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BENA, MN- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has achieved a historic milestone with the return of more than 11,000 acres of ancestral land. This transfer, involving 11,778 acres previously managed by the Chippewa National Forest, was finalized…

Cass Lake, MN, June 20, 2024– The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO) is proud to announce a significant milestone in the implementation of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. The Chief of the US Forest Service has…

Cass Lake, MN — The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is pleased to announce the commencement of major renovations at our powwow grounds, marking the start of Phase 1 of our comprehensive improvement project. These renovations are a testament to…

Walker, MN — The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is proud to announce the launch of its newest business venture, the Sweetest Grass Dispensary by Leech Lake Cannabis Company. This marks a significant milestone in the Band’s economic development…

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is set to host a community meeting for band members to discuss the latest developments regarding our cannabis business initiatives. The meeting, scheduled for 5:30PM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Cedar Lakes Event…

CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Division of Resource Management is excited to announce the establishment of the Leech Lake Aqwajiing Izhaadaa (Let’s Get Outside) (AI) Grant. This grant is designed to provide funding opportunities…

CASS LAKE- The Tribal Nations Education Committee (TNEC) elected Laurie Harper as its new Chair and Beth Tepper as its new Vice-Chair on January 17, 2024. Chair Harper has served as the TNEC representative for the Leech Lake Band of…

ANNOUNCEMENT TO: LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE AKA LEECH LAKE RESERVATION TRIBAL COUNCIL The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe hereby announces that a Regular Election will be held on June 11, 2024, on the LEECH LAKE RESERVATION.…

CASS LAKE – The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe recently received notification that it has been awarded a substantial grant as part of the Tiwahe Initiative expansion, led by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). This pivotal funding is set to…

What is Radon? Radon is a deadly gas that we cannot sense with sight, smell or taste. It is constantly being produced by elements in the dirt underneath our homes. Radon is a harmful gas that can give us lung cancer, if we breath it in over…