Cass Lake, Cass County ( trfnews.i234.me ) – A fire destroyed the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Housing Authority on Monday morning. The building is at 611 Elm Ave NW in Cass Lake.
Officials said the fire happened overnight. The cause remains under investigation.
In a post on Monday morning, the Leech Lake Band said the building is a total loss. No injuries were reported.
Housing staff are moving fast to set up temporary operations. They say services will continue for band members.
New phone numbers and office details will be shared soon. The Band urged people to follow official pages for updates.
The Housing Authority has served the community for more than 50 years. Its mission is to create housing for Native families on the Leech Lake Reservation.
Crews worked the scene into the morning. Roads near the office may see short closures during cleanup.
People are asked to avoid the area while investigators work. Do not cross any tape or drive over hose lines.
What we know
- Location: 611 Elm Ave NW, Cass Lake.
- Agency: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Housing Authority.
- Time: Fire discovered overnight; update posted Monday morning.
- Loss: Building declared a total loss.
- Injuries: None reported.
- Status: Cause under investigation; services to continue from a temporary site.
Community impact
The office supports housing programs for Leech Lake families. Staff say they will keep help in place during the move.
Residents should watch for new contact details. The Band will post them as soon as they are ready.
How to get updates and guidance
Find Leech Lake Band information at the official website. Follow the Band’s social media for service changes.
Fire safety and investigation resources are available from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal and the NFPA.
What can witnesses do?
If you have overnight video facing Elm Ave NW, save the original files. Note the time stamp and any clock drift.
Be ready to share clips if investigators request them. Do not post sensitive videos that could affect the case.
TRF News will post verified updates from tribal and fire officials.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
