CASS LAKE — The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe announced the American Red Cross will provide relief distribution 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 30, at the Cass Lake Pow Wow Grounds.
Items distributed will include rakes, tarps, trash bags and gloves, with additional information about recovery and service referrals.
The Red Cross is also expected to canvass storm-impacted areas Monday to assess damages and offer support directly to residents.
The Leech Lake Emergency Operations Center continues to coordinate response efforts on the reservation following a severe storm on June 21 that downed thousands of trees and caused widespread power outages in and around Bemidji.
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Contributed/Mahnomen County Sheriff's OfficeThe sheriff’s office reported the 36-year-old driver from Moorhead was later apprehended after a short foot pursuit. -
Scott Rodgerson/UnsplashA portion of the highway was shut down and traffic diverted on June 28, 2026, following a two-vehicle collision in which both drivers died. -
Contributed/Bemidji High School Trap Team via FacebookThe Lumberjacks won their first state title in their eighth-straight tournament appearance. Proctor sophomore Laine Graves won the individual championship.
