Community Announcements

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…

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…

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…

EDITED 4/26/2022: Updated Eligibility Guidelines for B. School Board Elections for Local Indian Council seats, Leech Lake Housing Authority Board and Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Board will take in place in conjunction with the Leech Lake…

UPDATE 4/20/22: The Wednesday April 20 meeting has been rescheduled for April 27th at the same time. Miigwech! CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Accounting Department has announced dates for the FY22 Budget Public Hearings. The…

Cass Lake- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is developing a new Leadership program and is seeking community feedback on the program's final design. The professional development program created through collaboration between the LLBO…

CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Accounting Department has released details on the 2021 Tax Rebate for band members that was recently approved by the LLBO Tribal Council. The Tax Rebate for 2021 amount will be $500.00. All checks…

Submitted by Tanya Roerick, Wildlife Biologist, Leech Lake Division of Resource Management Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal brain disease which infects deer, elk, and moose, has previously been found in SE Minnesota. Recently a…

On June 22, 2021, the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Tribal Executive Committee (MCT TEC) held a special meeting on the Bois Forte Reservation to discuss enrollment issues, specifically, blood quantum requirements for enrollment as defined in the…

CASS LAKE, MINN.- At their regular meeting on June 3rd, 2021 the Leech Lake Tribal Council voted to end the mandatory portion of the tribal mask mandate. Effective immediately, the required use of masks at Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe…