April 1, 2025 Local/State Elections
Home Local & State Elections April 1, 2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov On April 1, 2025, local and state elections will take place, providing voters the opportunity to elect representatives to key positions. Races will include seats on local school boards, city and town boards, as well as positions for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Supreme Court Judge. The following open seats will be contested in the 2025 local and state spring election: Superintendent of Public Instruction Brittany Kinser and Jill Underly (incumbent) State Supreme Court Justice Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford Bass Lake Town Board James B Marucha and Justin Hall (incumbent) Hayward Town Board Chairperson: John R Froemel and Stacy Hessel Supervisor (select up to 2): David T Farley, John R Froemel, and Travis Butterfield Hunter Town Board Supervisor (select up to 2): Barbara Czarnnecki, Kyle Cummings, Jeff Wolf, and Tim Davison Lenroot Town Board Chairperson: Gordon Christians (incumbent) and Ronald Poppe Round Lake Town Board Supervisor (select up to 2): Kay Wilson (incumbent), Darien Jensen, and Daniel Palmer (incumbent) Sand Lake Supervisor 1: Michael Rossio (incumbent) and Edgar J Gregory Clerk: Debra Henk and Elaine Nyberg (incumbent) Spider Lake Town Board Chairperson: Quentin Johnson and Greg Kalscheur Supervisor (select up to 2): Bruce Van Fleet, Mark Johns, and Sarah Delaney (incumbent) Back To All News
We Are Looking For Your Jeans!
Home Denim Day! Do you have old jeans that you want to get rid of? We are looking for jeans for a “Denim Day” event we are planning. You can drop your jeans off at LCO ICW & Family Services Department: 13394 W Trepania Road, Hayward, WI 54843 Questions? Call Jenny or Alicia @ 715-634-8934 Back To All News
2025 LCO Tribal Governing Board Election Dates
Home 2025Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board Election Dates By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov The 2025 Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) Elections are approaching. Key dates to note: Caucus: April 5, 2025, 9:00 am, Sevenwinds Casino Primary Election: May 10th, 2025, 9:00 am – 6:00PM, Tribal Administration Building & New Post Community Center General Election: June 21, 2025, 9:00 am – 6:00PM, Tribal Administration Building & New Post Community Center A copy of the Lac Courte Oreilles Election Ordinance can be found at: Title ELE | Lac Courte Oreilles Law Library * Please be advised that revisions approved by the TGB on 3/24/25 may not yet be reflected in the online versions. Updates will be shared once available. Back To All News
Tribal Governing Board Meeting – 3/24/2025
Home LCO TGB Meeting 3/24/2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov On Monday, March 24, 2025, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board held its regularly scheduled meeting. The following items were discussed: Meet and Greet with Hunter Township Board of Supervisors candidates. (Discussion on the need to distribute GET Out the Vote information for the upcoming Tribal and State Elections. ) Barb Zarnecki and Kyle Cummings discussed their candidacies for the open Hunter Township Supervisor positions. Four candidates are vying for two seats. Tim Davison and Jon LeBlanc, also running for these positions, were unavailable to attend. Security Upgrades for the court and tribal administration building, funded by a grant from US DOJ. Jordan St. Germaine, Director of Planning/Grants, and Chelsea Warder, Tribal Court Administrator, presented security upgrade plans for the court and tribal administration building, funded by a US DOJ grant for security improvements. The TGB provided feedback and requested additional information. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Indirect Cost Rate Agreement. The TGB approved the fiscal year 2026 indirect cost rate proposal, presented by Chief Financial Officer Ernest Vargas, which will be submitted to the US Department of the Interior for final approval. Public Safety Communication additions to the WOJB radio tower, proposed for the New Post area of the reservation. LCO Chief of Police Susie Taylor reported that Sawyer County will fund equipment, labor, and a $30/month subscription for a public safety radio antenna on the new WOJB radio tower. This will iomprove communications in areas like New Post, where current reception is l imited. Taylor is also researching costs for adding emergency sirens. Approval of edits to the Election Ordinance submitted by the Election Committee. The TGB approved proposed edits to the Election Ordinance submitted by the Election Committee. Elder Advisory Update presented by Mona Ingerson. Mona Ingerson provided updates on her work with the LCO Elders Association, including WOJB airing their daily specials free of charge, GLITC’s request for help identifying community needs, and the upcoming Constitution Reform Group meeting on 3/29/25 at Sevenwinds Casino. Back To All News
2025 Egg Hunt!
Home Save the Date! LCO Federal Credit Union – 2025 Egg Hunt! Clues can be found Mondays and Wednesdays on your LCOFCU and LCO Country Store receipts Weekly prize is a $100 gift card for the LCO Country Store April 4 – 1st egg can be found in the country store April 11 – 2nd egg can be found at the Kinnamon School Museum April 18 – 3rd egg can be found at the LCOFCU Back To All News
Easter Coloring Contest at LCO Federal Credit Union
Home Save the Date! Easter Coloring Contest at the LCO Federal Credit Union March 27th, 2025 – April 18, 2025 Basket winners will be chosen on each Friday Back To All News
Debit Cards Coming Soon to LCOFCU!
Home Debit Cards Coming Soon! Back To All News
LCO Constitution Reform Group Invites the Community to Read New Proposed
Home The Constitution Reform Group Invites Tribal Members for New Proposed Constitution Read By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialist The Constitution Reform Group would like to invite tribal members to join them to read the new draft of a revised constitution being proposed. These proposed changes are made on behalf of the Constitutional Reform Group comprised of Lac Courte Oreilles tribal members. WHERE: Sevenwinds Casino WHEN: Saturday, March 29th, 2025, 10:00am – 12:00pm Hard copies of the new proposed constitution can be found at Koobies Coffee and the Kinnamon School Museum or scan the QR code below. Lunch will be provided. Back To All News
School Board Meeting – 3/21/2025
Home LCO School Board Meeting 3/21/2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialist On March 21, 2025, the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Ojibwe School Board convened with Superintendent Jessica Hutchison to review the projected budget and calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. Concerns were raised regarding a recent Executive Order (EO) signed by President Trump to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (US DOE). The EO removes federal oversight, shifting the responsibility for coordinating public school operations and funding to states. The LCO School Board has advocated for the U.S. Department of the Interior (US DOI), which oversees Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools, to manage BIE funding distribution. However, the implementation of the EO remains unclear, with no confirmation from federal or state officials on how it will be enacted. Superintendent Hutchison informed the Board that the 2025-2026 budget is based on funding from the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years. While no cuts to funding have been confirmed, a contingency plan has been developed in case of reductions. Currently, the budget supports all teachers, staff, and services as planned. The LCO School Board unanimously approved the 2025-2026 budget and academic calendar. LCO Ojibwe School Superintendent, Jessica Hutchison, LCO School Board Members: Bill Trepanier, Tweed Shuman, Michelle Beaudin, Don Carley, and Louis Taylor Back To All News
Wisconsin Indigenous Housing and Economic Development Corporation
Home Wisconsin Indigenous Housing and Economic Development By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialist On March 18, 2025, members of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (LCO TGB) attended a presentation hosted by the Wisconsin Indigenous Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WIHEDC) in Madison, WI. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers was also in attendance. WIHEDC’s mission is to promote Native economic development by advancing the financial sovereignty of Native individuals, families, Native-owned businesses, Tribal enterprises, and communities across Wisconsin. LCO Vice-Chairman Tweed Shuman emphasized the importance of networking at such events, stating, “Engaging with other tribal leaders and professionals helps us expand our resources, enabling us to create more economic opportunities for our community.” The LCO TGB also met with Kathy Blumenfeld, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration. During the meeting, LCO Chairman Louis Taylor raised concerns regarding the administration of federal education funding. Chairman Taylor expressed, “Tribes should receive these funds directly, allowing us to utilize them according to our needs, without state regulation.” Secretary Blemenfeld responded, stating, “We want to make sure basic needs are met, especially food sovereignty. The pressure will be to be more efficient.” LCO TGB Secretary/Treasurer Bill Trepanier, LCO Chairman Louis Taylor, Governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers & LCO Vice Chairman Tweed Shuman LCO TGB Member David Scott Bisonette, Secretary of the WI DOA Kathy Blumenfeld, LCO Vice-Chairman Tweed Shuman, WI DOA Intergovernmental Affairs Dawn Vick, LCO TGB Secretary/Treasurer Bill Trepanier & LCO Chairman Louis Taylor Back To All News