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

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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…

Cass Lake-The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Election Board has certified the results of the Primary Election held on June 9th, 2020. In the contest for Chair, Faron Jackson (Incumbent) received 911  votes or 54.19% defeating Leonard “Lenny”…

CASS LAKE, MN- After weighing all possible options, the Leech Lake Tribal Council agreed to let the mandatory portions of the Stay at Home Order for the Leech Lake Reservation expire as of today, June 1, 2020. Vulnerable residents and their…

CASS LAKE, MN- The Leech Lake Tribal Council has extended the "Stay at Home Order" for Leech Lake Reservation residents until June 1st, 2020. As many know, the executive order issued by Governor Tim Walz, which required State of…

CASS LAKE, MN- On Monday, May 11, 2020, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO) Tribal Health Officials received notification of a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the boundaries of the reservation. LLBO Tribal Health and Indian Health…