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

The Leech Lake Cannabis Regulatory Commission (LLCRC) has extended the public comment period for the draft updates to the Leech Lake Cannabis Regulatory Act to Saturday, November 9, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. CST. The extension follows a public…

ST PAUL, MN-  The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the State of Minnesota have entered into a historic Tribal-state compact governing the regulation of adult-use cannabis. The agreement, authorized under Minnesota state law, affirms the Band’s…

Leech Lake Reservation has completed an updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback. Like all of Minnesota, Leech Lake Reservation is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes,…

Cass Lake, Minnesota – On September 25, 2025, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe filed a lawsuit against 3M, BASF, DuPont, Tyco, and related companies for PFAS contamination in water supplies and natural resources on the Leech Lake Reservation.…

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is seeking qualified Design-Build contractors to design and construct two new funeral home facilities—one in Onigum and one in Bena. These new buildings will provide culturally appropriate spaces for families…

The Leech Lake Division of Resource Management (DRM) Forestry Department is requesting proposals for the construction of a 3,072-square-foot firewood dry storage pole barn in Cass Lake, MN. The new facility will ensure a reliable supply of…

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is requesting proposals from qualified general contractors for renovation work at the Ahnji-Be-Mah-Diz Recovery Center in Cass Lake. The project includes replacement of siding, windows, and select doors, along…

The RBC is seeking public input on the amended draft Cannabis Regulatory Act before it is considered for approval. Comments will be gathered and presented to the RBC with the draft Act for consideration of any revisions to the draft Act.…

The Leech Lake Cannabis Commission (“Commission”) is issuing this notice to provide information related to the regulation of Cannabis on the Leech Lake Reservation.  Permitting and regulation of Cannabis is the sole jurisdiction of the…

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Education Department is inviting public comments on the Preliminarily Approved Tribal Education Code. The document has been posted for a two-week comment period. Comment Deadline: Wednesday July 16, 2025…