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Articles from the January 3, 2018 edition


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  • Trump sounds open to Korea dialogue, then threatens Kim Jong Un with his 'bigger' nuclear button

    Jan 3, 2018

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sounded open Tuesday to the possibility of an inter-Korean dialogue after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare overture toward South Korea in a New Year’s address. But Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations insisted talks would not be meaningful unless the North was getting rid of its nuclear weapons, and Trump later boasted that his “nuclear button” is bigger and more powerful than Kim’s. In a morning tweet, Trump said the U.S.-led campaign of sanctions and other pressure were beginning...

  • In inaugural speech, Mayor Melvin Carter promises review of police, college savings for every St. Paul student

    Jan 3, 2018

    St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III, the grandson of a Humboldt High School janitor, ushered in his administration on a dramatic note Tuesday — calling for changes to police use-of-force procedures, a $50 college savings account for every child and a $15 citywide minimum wage. The city’s first black mayor also called for a new tone in government while criticizing the controversial third verse of the National Anthem as “an ode to slavery.” https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/in-inaugural-speech-mayor-melvin-carter-prom...

  • Big Second Half Lifts Denver to Victory, 72-53

    Denver Womens Basketball|Jan 3, 2018

    DENVER – The University of Denver women's basketball team struggled early against Utah Valley, but a strong second half quickly changed things around, as the Pioneers won 72-53 inside Hamilton Gymnasium on Tuesday afternoon. DU improved to 9-7 (0-1 SL) on the campaign, while the Wolverines fell to 6-9 in 2017-18. Only leading by six, 30-24 at the half, Denver came out to start the third quarter hot, as the team scored 10 unanswered points to push the advantage to 16 points. Freshman Grace Whit...

  • Ramsey County judge pleads guilty to DWI after St. Paul arrest early New Year's morning

    Jan 3, 2018

    A Ramsey County District Court judge who was charged with drinking and driving in St. Paul early on New Year’s Day pleaded guilty on Tuesday afternoon and apologized. “I can’t express in words the remorse I feel,” said G. Tony Atwal when he appeared in court on the charges Tuesday. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/ramsey-county-judge-charged-with-dwi-after-st-paul-arrest-early-new-years-morning/...

  • Man found dead, exposed to cold, on New Year's Day was father and restaurant worker

    Jan 3, 2018

    A 33-year-old man found dead outside a St. Paul residence in the extreme cold on Monday morning was a father and a longtime employee of a popular St. Paul pizza parlor. Mario Folkner was a great guy who loved his family, and he was a familiar face around Mama’s Pizza on Rice Street, said Gerri Burke, one of the restaurant’s owners. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/man-found-dead-exposed-to-cold-outside-st-paul-home-on-new-years-day/...

  • After a 15-year exodus, why are people suddenly moving to Minnesota?

    Jan 3, 2018

    Minnesota last year broke a 15-year losing streak when more people moved here from another state than moved out, according to Census Bureau estimates. Experts aren’t sure it’s the start of a new trend, but the numbers offer hope for employers that the state’s labor force could grow faster than expected. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/after-a-15-year-exodus-why-are-people-suddenly-moving-to-minnesota/...

  • Vikings QB Case Keenum has playoff experience. Just not on the field.

    Jan 3, 2018

    Vikings quarterback Case Keenum has experienced the NFL playoffs before. But he was standing on the sidelines in street clothes. Keenum was on the Houston Texans’ practice squad as an undrafted rookie in 2012, when they beat Cincinnati in the playoffs at home and then lost the next week at New England. Now he’s ready to put on shoulder pads for a postseason game when Minnesota takes the field Sunday, Jan. 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/vikings-qb-case-keenum-has-playoff-experience-just-not...

  • Legendary coach Bud Grant 'pulling as hard as anybody' for Vikings

    Jan 3, 2018

    The Vikings have a chance to win a Super Bowl with Bud Grant still on the payroll. Grant, the hall of fame coach who was on the wrong end of four Minnesota Super Bowls, is a consultant for the team, and you’d better believe he’s rooting hard for the Vikings to finally go back. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/legendary-coach-bud-grant-pulling-as-hard-as-anybody-for-vikings/...

  • Tina Smith will replace Al Franken in Senate Wednesday. Here's how it will go down.

    Jan 3, 2018

    Minnesota lost a Senator and a lieutenant governor Tuesday, but each will be replaced Wednesday. A carefully choreographed sequence of events with just a touch of pomp is designed to ensure the state doesn’t miss a beat in a cascade of changes brought about by the resignation of former U.S. Sen. Al Franken. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/al-franken-has-resigned-heres-what-happens-now/...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Worthington woman, 27, dies at Jackpot Casino/Hotel

    Jan 3, 2018

    REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — A 27-year-old woman was found unresponsive and efforts to revive her were unsuccessful in a medical incident reported at 3:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Jackpot Junction Casino/Hotel. The Redwood County Sheriff's office identified the deceased as Jeanne Juane Bounchanh of Worthington. Foul play is not suspected, and the incident remains under investigation. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/accidents/4382109-worthington-woman-27-dies-jackpot-casinohotel...

  • Ervin "Porky" Thompson

    Jan 3, 2018

    Ervin "Porky" Thompson May 29, 1957 - January 1, 2018 Ervin "Porky" Thompson, 60, of Bagley, MN died on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Sanford Bagley Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rice Lake Community Center in Rice Lake with a wake beginning on Sunday, January 6, 2018 at 4:00. At the Rice Lake Community Center and continuing until the time of the service. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with...

  • Lady Warriors improve to 8-1 on season with 85-37 win over Cass Lake - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Cass Lake on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick start and never looked back. Red Lake led at the half 55-15. The Lady Warriors added 30 more in the second half, giving them the 85-37 win. Autumn Holthusen led all scorers with 20 points, Angel McClain and Alexis Desjarlait each had 15 points, Gericka Kingbird added 13 and Kelqnnq McCllain had 11 points. Keisha Currey had 9 points for Cass Lake. The Red Lake Lady Warriors will travel...

  • 2018 New Year's Eve Pow Wow held at the Red Lake Humanities Center - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    New Year’s Eve Gathering & Pow-wow 2017 Contest Winner’s Golden Age Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00= Vera Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00:=Donna Whitefeather 3rd Place$200.00= Hazel Joseph 4th Place$100.00= Ruby Whitefeather Golden Age Men (Combined) 1st Place$400.00=Royce Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=: Earl Fairbanks 3rd Place$200.00=Leland Whitefeather 4th Place$100.00=Arnold Kingbird Sr. Adult Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00 =Ashley Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=Whitney Spears 3rd Place$200.00 =Ro...

  • Lady Warriors improve to 8-1 on season with 85-37 win over Cass Lake - Set 2 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Cass Lake on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick start and never looked back. Red Lake led at the half 55-15. The Lady Warriors added 30 more in the second half, giving them the 85-37 win. Autumn Holthusen led all scorers with 20 points, Angel McClain and Alexis Desjarlait each had 15 points, Gericka Kingbird added 13 and Kelqnnq McCllain had 11 points. Keisha Currey had 9 points for Cass Lake. The Red Lake Lady Warriors will travel...

  • 2018 New Year's Eve Pow Wow held at the Red Lake Humanities Center - Set 2 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    New Year’s Eve Gathering & Pow-wow 2017 Contest Winner’s Golden Age Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00= Vera Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00:=Donna Whitefeather 3rd Place$200.00= Hazel Joseph 4th Place$100.00= Ruby Whitefeather Golden Age Men (Combined) 1st Place$400.00=Royce Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=: Earl Fairbanks 3rd Place$200.00=Leland Whitefeather 4th Place$100.00=Arnold Kingbird Sr. Adult Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00 =Ashley Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=Whitney Spears 3rd Place$200.00 =Ro...

  • Red Lake Warriors drop to 5-4 on season with 95-62 loss to the Cass Lake Panthers - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the undefeated Cass Lake Panthers on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick early lead, 11-1 in the first minute-and-a-half of play. The Panthers got it going and by the 10:43 mark of the first half, took their first lead, 15-14 and never gave it up. By the halfway mark they led Red Lake 49-35. Cass Lake added 46 more in the second half to Red Lake's 27, winning 95-62. The loss gives the Warriors a 5-4 record on the season. Arnold Kingbird...

  • Red Lake Warriors drop to 5-4 on season with 95-62 loss to the Cass Lake Panthers - Set 2 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the undefeated Cass Lake Panthers on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick early lead, 11-1 in the first minute-and-a-half of play. The Panthers got it going and by the 10:43 mark of the first half, took their first lead, 15-14 and never gave it up. By the halfway mark they led Red Lake 49-35. Cass Lake added 46 more in the second half to Red Lake's 27, winning 95-62. The loss gives the Warriors a 5-4 record on the season. Arnold Kingbird...

  • Over $3 million dollars disbursed to Red Lake Tribal members - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    RED LAKE - In October 2017 the Red lake Tribal Council approved a $250.00 payment distribution for the enrolled membership of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. There are over 12,000 enrolled members of the Red Lake Band. Over $3 million was distributed to both on and off reservation members, with on reservation checks distributed at two locations on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 8 AM to 8 PM. Those locations were at the Red Lake Humanities Center for Red Lake, Little Rock and Redby...

  • Red Lake Elementary School second Holiday Concert held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    The Red Lake Elementary School held their second Holiday Concert at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at RLES. The First and Second graders performed. On Tuesday, grades 3, 4 and 5, entertained the audience starting at 1:30 PM with their Holiday Concert....

  • Red Lake Elementary School Holiday Concert held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    The Red Lake Elementary School held their second Holiday Concert at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at RLES. The First and Second graders performed. On Tuesday, grades 3, 4 and 5, entertained the audience starting at 1:30 PM with their Holiday Concert....

  • Red Lake Girls have no trouble with Walker-Hackensack-Akley in 67-40 win in Red Lake - P18

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 3, 2018

    RED LAKE - On Thursday evening, December 7, 2017, the Red Lake Lady Warriors played host to the Walker-Hackensack-Akley Wolves, taking a 5-0 lead and never looking back. At the half Red Lake led 39-23, adding 28 more points in the second half and holding the Wolves to just 17. Alexis Desjarlait led all scorers with a solid 33 points, Autumn Holthusen hit for 14, Angel McClain and Gericka Kingbird each added 5 and LaShaun Roy had 4. Emma Deagan and Katie Benjamin each had 9 for the Wolves. The...

  • Minnesota man arrested for arson, attempted murder after New Years' Day house fire

    Valley News Live|Jan 3, 2018

    NORTHERN TOWNSHIP, BEMIDJI, Minn. (Valley News Live) A Minnesota man was arrested for arson and attempted murder after a house fire on New Year's Day near Bemidji. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office says it happened around 8:30 Monday night. Deputies and fire fighters saw flames and heavy smoke when they arrived. All of the people living in the home were able to get out safely, but investigators say one of the residents was acting strangely. After further investigation, 20-year-old Damian Smith of Bemidji was arrested. Charges of arson,...

  • Fire at Northern Township residence suspected to be arson.

    Jan 3, 2018

    NORTHERN TOWNSHIP, BEMIDJI, MN: At approximately 8:22 PM on Monday, January 1, 2018, The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and Bemidji Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 700 block of Sunset Way in Northern Township. Northern Township borders the City of Bemidji. Upon arrival, Deputies found flames and heavy black smoke coming from the lower level of the home. All of the occupants reportedly had escaped the residence. Deputies attempted to quell the flames with their available fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful....

  • Multiple Challenges Contributing to High Farm Stress Levels

    Jan 3, 2018

    St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will offer “Down on the Farm: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times” trainings in January, February and March. The professional development workshop will be offered in six different cities across Minnesota; it is designed to help people who work with farmers on a regular basis recognize and respond when they see farmers experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other challenges. “I farmed for over 20 years and know firsthand the toll that stress and anxiety can take on your...

  • State awards $18 million in grants for transportation projects in seven communities

    Jan 3, 2018

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development, has awarded $18 million in grants for seven state highway projects that will support growing industry and businesses, leverage private funding and improve the transportation system for all users. Three projects in the Twin Cities metro area and four projects in Greater Minnesota will receive a total of $18,197,450 as part of the state’s Transportation Economic Development Program. “Projects proposed...

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