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

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…

CASS LAKE, MN- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Election Board has certified the results of the General Election held on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022. Leonard M. Fineday was elected Secretary/Treasurer with 492 votes received (100%). Elections…

The Board of Trustees of the Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) has named Dr. Helen Zaikina-Montgomery to serve as president of LLTC. She took office on April 26, 2022. President Zaikina-Montgomery is a wonderful choice to lead our…

St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) announced today the recipients of the competitive Support Our Troops (SOT) license plate fund grant program. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe: $93,767 LegalCorps:…

The MN Chippewa Tribe has posted the General Election Notice for the Leech Lake Reservation. The 2022 General Election will be held on June 14, 2022 with polls open from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. With the District I and District II Representative…

EDITED 4/26/2022: Updated Eligibility Guidelines for B. School Board Elections for Local Indian Council seats, Leech Lake Housing Authority Board and Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Board will take in place in conjunction with the Leech Lake…