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

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…

The Elder/Disability & Veteran Payment applications may be submitted to Tribal Assistance starting today, June 6, 2025. Applications must be submitted by June 24 to be included in the first payment schedule for July 1, 2025. Due to…

Weekly updates will be released to keep our band members informed about tribal projects, divisions, and any federal-level information that may impact us. Print versions of Friday updates will be available monthly in the DeBahJimon.…

Weekly updates will be released to keep our Band Members updated on Tribal projects, divisions, and any federal-level information that may impact us. Print versions of Friday updates will be available monthly in the DeBahJimon. Employees…