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 allowance for more time for community outreach and community input on the project were cited as major reasons for the decision. A new timeline for community engagement and referendum date is expected to be released late-2020 or early-2021.