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

WASHINGTON, DC- On Thursday, December 3rd, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed S. 199, the Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Act. The bill was sponsored by Senator Tina Smith. Rep. Betty McCollum introduced, H.R. 733, the…

The Leech Lake Incident Management Team, in collaboration with Tribal Development and Health Divisions, have come up with a survey which seek public input to help assess the community impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We also seek input…

CASS LAKE- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the normal turkey and wild rice distribution to band member households has been postponed until 2021. In lieu of the in person distributions, LLBO Tribal Council has approved a direct mail gift card…

CASS LAKE, MN- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Enrollment Office has announced two upcoming multi-day Tribal ID card events for the end of October. All fees for ID printing are being waived for these events. The first of these…

The live stream is scheduled to begin at 11:00am on Friday, October 9, 2020. View below or at: https://vimeo.com/event/363198 https://vimeo.com/event/363198

CASS LAKE, MN –The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reiterates the recommendation to continue the Fall quarter in a distance learning model. We understand the complexities of learning in distance models and providing access to equitable education…

In response to the recent increase in COVID 19 cases on the Leech Lake Reservation, the Incident Management Team and Tribal Leadership want to share with you what we are doing to respond to this rapidly evolving increase in COVID 19 cases…

Cass Lake, MN – On Thursday, August 13, 2020, the Leech Lake Tribal Council issued the following recommendation to area schools as they consider how to begin the 2020-2021 school year this fall. Full Statement: COVID-19 has impacted…

CASS LAKE, MN- On Thursday, August 6, 2020 the Leech Lake Tribal Council voted to postpone the upcoming referendum on construction of the new “Leech Lake Wellness Center” until 2021. A rise in COVID-19 cases on the reservation and…

CASS LAKE, MN- Today, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe celebrates, along with the rest of Indian Country, the announcement of a permanent retirement of the Washington D.C. Football Team’s racist nickname. We urge other sports teams and…