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Articles from the February 8, 2017 edition


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  • Ojibwe Language Immersion Classrooms Rocking and Rolling

    Feb 8, 2017

    Here at the Red Lake School District we have a Kindergarten Immersion classroom where all academic areas such as math, science and language arts are taught in the Ojibwe language. The district's long range plan is to add a classroom grade every year to have one immersion classroom per grade level. Teacher, Doreen Atatise Skinaway states, "This is our language. This is how we are supposed to sound." Immersion started as an initiative from the Red Lake Tribal Council. They created the Waasabiik...

  • Lady Warriors top a hundred in 108-14 win over Fond du Lac - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    RED LAKE - The Lady Warriors dominated in their victory over the Fond du Lac Ojibwe on Saturday, January 28, 2017, as they went to 16-2 on the year. Red Lake scored first and didn't look back, racking up a 68-7 halftime lead, on to victory 108-14. The Lady Warriors defense held Fond du Lac to just 7 points in each half. Grace White led all scorers with 29, 21 points in the first half, Alexis Desjarlait nailed 23, 17 of her points in the first half, Danielle Seki hit for 15, Angel McClain and...

  • Red Lake Warriors have no trouble with Fond du Lac in 85-31 win - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    RED LAKE - Red Lake had no trouble with the visiting Fond du Lac Ojibwe on Saturday, January 28, 2017, as they took a 54-18 half time lead and went on to victory, 85-31. The win put their record to 16-3 on the year. Jamie Cook led the Warriors with 17 points, Rob McClain and Brady Cook each hit for 13, William Morrison and Frankie Papsadora both added 9, Rob Beaulieu III and Cyprus Whitefeather both put in 6 and Justin Barrett had 4. Evan Butcher had 14 for FDL. Red Lake will travel to Laporte...

  • Red Lake Warriors back on track with 105-47 win over Blackduck - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    RED LAKE - After two losses in a row at home, the Red Lake Warriors continued in their winning ways on Friday, January 27, 2017, by taking a 67-22 half time lead, on to the 105-47 victory. Red Lake moved to 15-3 on the season. Rob Beaulieu led all scorers with 26 points, 21 of them in the first half, Jamie Cook hit for 19, Rob McClain Jr. added 15, William Morrison and Frankie Papsadora each scored 8, Dave Dudley and Justin Barrett both netted 7 and Anthony Beaulueu put in 5. Ike Volt had 19...

  • Rough night in Red Lake as Nevis upsets Warriors 60-40 - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    RED LAKE - The Nevis Tigers came into Red Lake Warrior County with a 13-1 record, losing only to Cass Lake all season. Red Lake was coming off a stunning 71-70 loss over the weekend to 4A school Copper Robbinsdale. It should be a very good game, most people were saying. It turned out very good for the visitors. Nevis scored first with a free throw, and led 3-0 after a basket underneath. Red Lake tied the game with a 3-bagger from Jamie Cook, and led 5-3 after another basket in the early minute...

  • Half-court shot at the buzzer gives 4A Robbinsdale Cooper 71-70 win over 1A Red Lake Warriors - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    RED LAKE-With a little over 3-seconds remaining on the clock and the Red Lake Warriors leading 70-68, a half-court shot just before the buzzer gave 4A Robbinsdale Cooper an almost unbelievable victory on Saturday afternoon at Red Lake High School. Heartbreaking is the word many Red Lake fans witnessed as the shot went up from half-court just before the buzzer, and went in for the 3-points needed for Cooper to win. Nathan Hill, No. 22, was Robbinsdale Cooper's hero, his only 3-points hit in the...

  • Lady Warriors dominate in 81-25 win over the Nevis Tigers - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    RED LAKE-The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Nevis on Friday, January 20, 2017, taking a 55-12 half time lead, on to an 81-25 victory. Grace White led all scorers with 27 points for Red Lake, Angel McClain hit for 19, Danielle Seki added 12, Alexis Desjarlait had 11 and Gerika Kingbird netted 10. Emma Bliss led the Tigers with 8. The win lifted the Lady Warriors' record to 14-2 on the season, while Nevis dropped to 1-10. Red Lake will travel to Cook to play North Woods on Thursday, January 26,...

  • Warriors knock off Mahnomen 102-59 in Red Lake - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    The Red Lake Warriors hosted Mahnomen on Monday, January 16, 2017, and although both teams started off quickly and stayed even for the first couple of minutes, Red Lake led at the half 53-35. Red Lake continued it's high paced offense and defense in the second half, with 65 points coming from the bench, to go on to win 102-59. Kendall Whiotefeather led the Warriors with 24 points, Justin Barrett hit for 19, Jamie Cook added 15, Frank Papasodora and Robbie Beaulieu each netted 10--Beaulieu with...

  • "Take Back our Community" - Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment Seminar held in Red Lake - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    RED LAKE - The "Take Back our Community" - Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment Seminar was held at the Seven Clans Casino Event Center on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Well attended, the seminar began with breakfast at 7:30 AM, followed by registration and the Opening Ceremonies. Murphy Thomas, the Facilitator, provided introductions, followed by welcome addressed by Cynthia Gunderson, Red Lake IHS Pharmacy, Dana Lyons, Red Lake Public Safety and Salena Beasley, Red Lake Chemical Health...

  • Red Lake Warriors cruise to 11-1 with win over Cass Lake Bena 99-56 - P23

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors had no trouble with the Cass Lake Panthers on Friday, January 6, 2017, as they took a 63-34 half time lead and cruised to a 99-56 victory. The win put Red Lake at 11-1 on the season while Cass Lake dropped to 8-3--two of their losses came to Red Lake. Jamie Cook led the Warriors with 29 points, all 3's except for one two-pointer and seven of the 3's were in a row before he missed one; Kendall Whitefeather hit for 16 points, Rob McClain netted 12 and Rob Beaulieu...

  • 2017 Red Lake New Year's Celebration - P30

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 8, 2017

    The 2017 Red Lake News Year's Celebration was held at the Red Lake Humanities Center on Saturday, December 31, 2016....

  • Election results announced for Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council

    Feb 8, 2017

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the results of recent elections of board members to serve on the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. The MDA is responsible for administering the elections and certifying the ballots. The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council has elected the following members to serve three year terms: Region 1 – Gregory LeBlanc, Crookston, Minnesota Region 2 – Mark Jossund, Moorhead, Minnesota Region 3 – Scott Lee, Benson, Minnesota Through a mandatory check-o...

  • ARE YOU COVERED?

    ARE YOU COVERED? Please come and find out if you are covered by Minnesota Medical Assistance, Medicare, Minnesota Care or any other third party coverage. Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 Red Lake Hospital Main Entrance from 9am-4pm (Light refreshments and snacks will be available) Patients Benefits Coordinator and certified intake staff available to assist you in verifying coverage, enroll in Medicaid or renew your Medicaid coverage. Stop by and make a difference in your health care coverage!...

  • RED LAKE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB VALENTINES FAMILY NIGHT

    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB VALENTINES FAMILY NIGHT MONDAY February 13TH 2017 5:00PM-8:00PM Music & Basketball MOVIE & POPCORN ART PROJECTS COOKIE DECORATING COLORING CONTEST SUPPER WILL BE PROVIDED; @5:00PM CHILI DOGS, CHIPS, CHOCOLATE MILK, ICE CREAM ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.....THANK YOU...

  • Red Lake Boys & Girls Club February activities calendar

    Red Lake Boys & Girls Club February activities calendar...

  • Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship

    Award Amount: $5,000 Deadline: March 1, 2017 by 11:59 pm The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) Fellowship provides unfettered funding to an individual Native American artist to fuel his or her art. Artist needs to be at least 18 years old, have at least 5 years of experience in their art form, and reside in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods, Becker, Roseau, Cass, or Itasca county in Minnesota. The goal of the AAI Fellowship Program is to award substantial financial support to fund creative time and/or arts experiences...

  • Beltrami commissioners approve airport grant application support

    Feb 8, 2017

    BEMIDJI—The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to be a co-applicant on a Bemidji Regional Airport Authority grant application. Airport officials plan to apply for a grant from the Economic Development Administration Public Works program, operated by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. The grant, Headwaters Regional Development Commission member Ryan Zemek said, is for regional economic development efforts in communities to foster job creation and private investment. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4213793-coun...

  • Bemidji man charged with, arrested for possession of child porn

    Feb 8, 2017

    BEMIDJI—A Bemidji man was charged with two felonies Jan. 6 and arrested Friday after his girlfriend allegedly found sexually suggestive videos of a 5-year-old girl on his cell phone. Richard Dean Derby, 28, has been charged with use of minors in a sexual performance video and possession of pornographic work involving minors. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4213780-bemidji-man-charged-arrested-possession-child-porn...

  • U.S. Army will grant easement for Dakota Access Pipeline, Hoeven says time to 'rebuild trust'

    Feb 8, 2017

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will grant the final permit needed to finish the Dakota Access Pipeline, a controversial project to move oil quickly to the U.S. Gulf Coast that sparked protests by Native American tribes and climate activists. In a Tuesday, Feb. 7, court filing in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C., the Army Corps said it would grant an easement to tunnel under Lake Oahe, a reservoir that is part of the Missouri River, allowing completion of the last remaining unfinished stretch of the line. h...

  • House speaker says Obamacare replacement will pass this year

    Feb 8, 2017

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives' Republican leader said on Tuesday, Feb. 7, that legislation to replace former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law would be completed this year, trying to dispel the idea that the party is retreating from its campaign promise to dismantle Obamacare quickly. "The question is how long does it take to implement the full replacement of Obamacare," House Speaker Paul Ryan told a news briefing. "We hope to get this done as fast as possible." http://www.bemidjipioneer.com...

  • Untied from dangerous sports as president, Obama goes kiteboarding in Caribbean

    Feb 8, 2017

    Former U.S. president Barack Obama is trying some new and dangerous water sports that the Hawaii native had to miss out on for safety reasons while serving in the White House. Obama, whose eight years as president ended last month when he was succeeded by Donald Trump, learned to kiteboard while vacationing in early February on a Caribbean island owned by British billionaire and adventurer Sir Richard Branson, who published an account of their trip on Tuesday, Feb. 7. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4213408-video-untied-d...

  • Woman accused of driving to Minneapolis for 'baseball-sized' balls of meth

    Feb 8, 2017

    CROOKSTON, Minn. — A Crookston woman accused of helping another woman bring baseball-sized balls of meth from Minneapolis to Grand Forks, N.D., could receive 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine if she is convicted. Amy Nicole Heinle, 33, is charged in Polk County with a first-degree felony charge of possessing a controlled substance. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4213675-woman-accused-driving-minneapolis-baseball-sized-balls-meth...

  • Lorin Allen Losh

    Feb 8, 2017

    Lorin Allen Losh Born: Wed., Feb. 23, 1994 Died: Sat., Feb. 4, 2017 Visitation 5:00 PM Thu., Feb. 09, 2017 Location: Bena Community Center Funeral Service 1:00 PM Fri., Feb. 10, 2017 Location: Bena Community Center Lorin Allen Losh, 22 years old, of Remer, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 4th, 2017. He was born on February 23, 1994 in Bemidji, MN, the son of Darrin Charles Losh and Evelyn (Tanner) Evans. Lorin was a very special young man who was taken way too soon....

  • School Police: What's Their Role? How Should They Treat Students?

    Feb 8, 2017

    In Minnesota, the St. Paul school district revamped its school policing program to focus less on enforcement and more on student relationships. (January 24, 2016) Special Report: Policing America's Schools http://video.edweek.org/detail/videos/student-issues/video/5297085236001/school-police:-what%E2%80%99s-their-role-how-should-they-treat-students?autoStart=true&cmp=eml-enl-vid-p1...

  • Judges hammer attorneys on both sides of travel ban case

    Feb 8, 2017

    SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump's travel ban faced its toughest test yet Tuesday as a panel of appeals court judges hammered away at the administration's claim that the ban was motivated by terrorism fears while also directing pointed questions to an attorney challenging the executive order on grounds that it unconstitutionally targeted Muslims. The contentious hearing before three judges on the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals focused narrowly on whether a restraining order issued by a lower court should remain in e...

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