Leech Lake News - Important news and information for the Leech Lake area in Minnesota

CASS LAKE-In 2020, the highest recorded number of Native Americans ran for government office and this year's midterm election candidates seem to be pushing for a repeat performance.   In data compiled by Indian Country Today, 113…

UPDATE 12/06/22: From LLBO Accounting, The 2022 Tax Rebate funds will be available on band member rapid pay cards at 6AM on Thursday, December 8th, 2022. UPDATE 11/22/22: Tax Rebate Amount increased to $500.00 per Tribal Council. CASS…

CASS LAKE-We’re less than two weeks out from the November 8, 2022 midterm election and our Native vote can make a huge impact on the types of legislation we see over the next four years.  Important and impactful positions are up for…

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- 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…

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…

BEMIDJI, Minn. – MnDOT, in a partnership with the City of Cass Lake and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, is seeking feedback from Highway 2 users in Cass Lake as part of a pedestrian safety improvement study. To share your feedback, visit…

Walker-The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe held its official inauguration ceremony, Friday July 8th at the Northern Lights events center. The inauguration event featured the swearing in of all newly elected candidates for the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig…

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…