Band shifts to virtual service delivery for government, health care, education

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On November 12, the Mille Lacs Band's Tribal Emergency Response Committee (TERC) held an emergency meeting and made the decision to transition the Government operations to virtual-service delivery for all Band government, health, and education services that can be delivered in a virtual environment.

TERC unanimously agreed these safety measures are critical to protect our Band Members and employees from what is now an uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in the region. Rest assured, the most critical services our Band members count on will continue to be provided.

A letter has been sent to all Heads of Households with the full explanation.

Please use the list below if you have questions or needs during this period.

MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Mille Lacs Band Government Center
320-532-4181

Mille Lacs Band Tribal Police
320-532-3430

Commissioner on Call Non-Emergency Phone
320-630-2994

Commissioners:

Commissioner of Administration
Baabiitaw Boyd
218-670-0745

Asst. Commissioner of Administration/Community Development
Peter Nayquonabe
320-630-3118

Commissioner of HHS
Nicole Anderson
320-364-9969

Commissioner of Finance
Mel Towle
320-532-7475

Commissioner of DNR
Katie Draper
320-515-0846

Commissioner of Education
Joyce Shingobe
651-354-4900

Court Administrator

Gilda Burr
320-532-7401

Legislative Inquiries

Brianna Boyd, Legislative Affairs Director — Work: 320-532-7536; Cell: 320-630-8702; Fax: 320-532-7506

Band Assembly Inquiries

Darcie Big Bear, Parliamentarian/Clerk of the Assembly: 320-532-7420; Darcie.bigbear2@millelacsband.com

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Inquiries

Deanna Sam at 320-279-0178 or 320-532-7498 to make an appointment.

Chief Executive Office

Maria Costello
763-260-0164

Housing Emergency On-Call

D1 and D2A- 320-630-2498
D2- 320-630-2492
D3- 320-630-2497
Dan Boyd, Housing Director – 320-630-2620
Brian Schienost, Public Works Director, 320-630-2624
Tony Pike, Roads/ Solid Waste Supervisor – 320-980-5367
Sean Racelo, Waste Water Supervisor – 218-838-8391
Mike Moilanen, Director of Planning – 320-630-2623
Chad Dunkley, Earthworks – 320-630-4763

Health and Human Services

24/7 Nurse Line: 320-630-0855
Provider appointments: 320-532-4163 option #2
Nurse Station: 320-532-4163 ext. 2555
Mental Health appointments: 320-532-4163 option #2
Mental Health call line: 320-674-4385
Substance Use assessments and Counseling: 320-532-7773
Pharmacy – 320-532-4770
Dental Emergencies – 320-532-4779
Commodities & food shelf – 320-630-2432
Emergency Services after hours utility line – 320-362-4672 or 320-630-2432

Aanjibimaadizing

District 1
Candace Benjamin, Director of Case management
320-362-0014

Kari Weyaus
Case Manager
218-316-2437

District 2
Winona Crazy Thunder
Case Manager
320-364-3049

District 3
Renee Allen
Case Manager
320-591-0559

Urban
Wahbon Spears
612-360-5486

Economic Support and Per Cap

Email address updates to: kathy.heyer@millelacsband.com or call Danni Jo Harkness 320-532-7592.