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Aaniin Boozhoo!

I’m Mike Chosa, Communications Director for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Our department oversees community events and powwows, KOJB Radio, social media, the tribal websites, press releases, media relations, government relations, and public relations - all with a commitment to keeping our community informed, engaged, and connected.

Questions, comments, or media inquiries are welcome Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Email: mike.chosa@llojibwe.net

Cell: 218-513-9215
Office: 218-335-3612

Miigwech!

Walking Shield IRT Mission Returns to Cass Lake Area July 18 to…

Michael Chosa Jul 6, 2023 0

CASS LAKE, MN- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, in collaboration with the Cass Lake Indian Health Service (IHS), the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve, is proud to announce a transformative community partnership aimed at providing…

Public Notice: FY24 Budget Public Hearings Scheduled

Michael Chosa Jun 6, 2023 0

CASS LAKE - The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Accounting Department is pleased to announce the dates for the FY24 Budget Public Hearings. These crucial meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to actively participate in the…

Community Meeting to be held May 5, 2023 to Address Fentanyl…

Michael Chosa Mar 29, 2023 0

Meeting has been rescheduled for May 5, 2023. CASS LAKE- The ongoing epidemic of fentanyl overdoses and deaths in the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe community is a serious issue that requires action. In response, the Leech Lake Substance…

The Faces of Minnesota’s Opioid Crisis: Advocates and…

Michael Chosa Mar 10, 2023 0

ST PAUL- Minnesota is in the grips of an opioid epidemic, with deadly overdoses reaching an all-time high and killing twice as many people as car crashes in 2021. Advocates are calling on the government to take more action to prevent…

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Health Department Offers Harm Reduction…

Michael Chosa Feb 28, 2023 0

he Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Health Department is taking a proactive approach towards the health of its community members. Harm reduction services offered by the department are an important aspect of this approach. Harm reduction is a set…

Press Release: Minnesota Court of Appeals delivers significant…

Michael Chosa Feb 7, 2023 0

ST PAUL, MN – In an important win for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a massive and controversial engineered wood factory proposed to be built near the Band’s Reservation must undergo…

LLBO Seeks Feedback on Authorizing Sale of Edible Cannabinoid…

Michael Chosa Sep 23, 2022 0

CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Tribal Council is seeking public feedback on a proposed resolution to allow the sale of edible cannabinoid products at tribally owned or licensed businesses. Legislation enacted by the State of Minnesota in July…

Leech Lake Band Reminds Hunters, On-Reservation Wild Rice Beds…

Michael Chosa Aug 3, 2022 0

CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Division of Resource Management issued public notice today that Manoomin (wild rice) waters within the exterior boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation will be closed to hunters participating in the…

2022 LLBO Band Member Economic Assistance Payment Information

Michael Chosa Jul 22, 2022 0

CASS LAKE- Details have been finalized for the upcoming Economic Assistance payment for LLBO enrolled band members. The payment is the second disbursement from the economic assistance program established in July 2021 utilizing American…

LLBO Homeowners Assistance Fund Accepting Applications

Michael Chosa Jul 13, 2022 0

CASS LAKE- A new assistance program for homeowners is now accepting applications. The Leech Lake Band Department of Public Works is administering the program. Funded by a U.S. Treasury Grant included in the American Rescue Plan Act, the…

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