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MCT Constitutional Convention Delegate meetings set for December…
The Constitutional Reform meetings are progressing as we meet to share information, strategize on the best way to engage the community, and develop a process for selecting Leech Lake’s delegates to the upcoming MCT Constitutional…
2nd Constitutional Reform Meeting Set For November 30
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Government Relations Office is announcing a second public meeting for LLBO Band Members regarding the current status of constitutional reform efforts and delegate information at the MN Chippewa Tribe.
The…
Watermark Art Centers holds Native Artist Reception for New…
BEMIDJI-The Bemidji Watermark Art Center held an artist reception on Friday evening to highlight their new exhibit “Mazinigwaaso: She Stitches Fancy.”
The exhibit features bead and quill work by three local artists: Robyn Van Wert, Cari…
MCT Constitutional Reform Meeting to be held Friday, November 9
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Government Relations Office is announcing a public meeting for LLBO Band Members regarding the current status of constitutional reform efforts at the MN Chippewa Tribe.
The informational meeting will be held…
Leech Lake Diabetes Program Hosts Diabetes Expo
CASS LAKE-In honor of National Diabetes Month, the Leech Lake Diabetes Program hosted their annual Awareness Expo, last Friday afternoon.
Guests were able to try health treats, Get flu shots courtesy of BSU and learn about type 2…
Federal/State/Local Elections set for November 6, 2018
Federal/State elections take place Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polling places are usually open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
See list of LLBO endorsed candidates below
Voter Participation
Native American voting rates are among the lowest of all…
Bemidji State University Celebrates Indigenous Peoples and Treaty…
BEMIDJI—Bemidji State’s American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) kicked off their 3rd Annual Indigenous Peoples and Treaty Day celebration with a welcoming ceremony led by AIRC Director Bill Blackwell, followed by lectures from five…
NightScreams Offers Up Treats Instead of Tricks This Halloween
BENA—The locally owned haunt fest “NightScreams” has partnered up with a non-profit close to the hearts of youth this year.
Sticking to their yearly tradition of donating to Leech Lake organizations, “NightScreams” part-owner Arnold…
On This Day in History: The Battle of Sugar Point
On the early Wednesday morning of October 5th, 1898 a handful of young Pillager men held off approximately 100 U.S. soldiers on the shores of Sugar Point. The firefight resulted in seven dead and ten wounded with no casualties reported…
Register to Vote before October 16!
Federal/State elections take place Tuesday, November 6! Early and Absentee voting available at the LLBO Government Center in Cass Lake, MN