Leech Lake Indian Reservation

The Leech Lake Indian Reservation is located in the north-central Minnesota counties of Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, and Itasca. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 4,561, making it the second-largest Indian reservation in the state by rumber of residents. It was established according to a treaty in 1855 and modified several times thereafter. Under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, the contemporary Leech Lake Reservation was formed from Leech Lake, Cass Lake, Lake Winnibigoshish, Chippewa and White Oak Point Reservations.

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Minnesota - Beltrami - Cass - Hubbard - Itasca - 2000 - Indian reservation - Treaty - 1855 - 1934 - White Oak Point

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Most of the reservation land is now taken up by the Chippewa National Forest, and only a very small percentage is owned by tribal members. The headwaters of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca are also located within the reservation boundary but is part of Itasca State Park. About 40 area lakes are used for the production of wild rice and the community produces more rice than any other reservation in the state.

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Chippewa National Forest - Mississippi River - Lake Itasca - Itasca State Park - Wild rice

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The tribe operates Palace Bingo and Casino in Cass Lake, Northern Lights Gaming Emporium in Walker, and White Oak Casino in Deer River.

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Palace Bingo and Casino - Cass Lake - Northern Lights Gaming Emporium - Walker - White Oak Casino - Deer River

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