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Articles from the February 10, 2017 edition


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  • First of several Community Engagement Meetings held in Red Lake - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 10, 2017

    RED LAKE - The first of several Community Engagement Meetings was held at the Red Lake Nation College - Commons Area on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. This engagement meeting was titled, "Duties and Responsibilities of Elected Officials." Led by the Chairman of the Constitutional Reform Initiative, Tharen Stillday, topics of discussion included Hereditary Chiefs, officials on paid committees, conflicts of interest, duties of all elected officials, compensation, informing their constituents, term l...

  • Anonymous threat prompts lockdown at Red Lake schools

    Joe Bowen, Bemidji Pioneer|Feb 10, 2017

    BEMIDJI-Schools in Red Lake went into lockdown this morning and Red Lake Nation College closed for the day after staff learned of an anonymous threat. Red Lake Schools Superintendent Anne Lundquist said schools in her district went into a "restricted movement lockdown" at about 10:30 a.m. after a school resource officer there heard that Beltrami County had received an anonymous 911 call from someone who claimed they "might shoot up a school." The threat did not specifically mention or target...

  • Convicted Rose Downwind Killer Sentenced

    Mal Meyer|Feb 10, 2017

    The convicted killer and ex-boyfriend of Rose Downwind was sentenced in Beltrami County Court today. Marchello Anthony Cimmarusti, 41, will serve 35 years in prison under a plea agreement with the county attorney. Cimmarusti was convicted of 2nd degree murder with aggravating factors that he dismembered and concealed the body. The court found that he had also inflicted emotional distress to the family, who searched for her for nearly two months. According to the police report, Cimmarusti had been previously charged with domestic assault...

  • Lady Warriors top a hundred in 108-14 win over Fond du Lac - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 10, 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 - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 10, 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...

  • Shakopee Tribe Donates More Than $4 Million to 10 Native American Causes

    Feb 10, 2017

    Prior Lake, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) announced today a package of donations totaling more than $4 million for Native American causes in Minnesota and six other states. Examples of projects being funded by the donations include broadband Internet, community center renovations, college scholarships, and water treatment facilities. Specific recipients include: Red Lake Tribe: $750,000 for Red Lake Community Center (Red Lake, MN) Northern Arapaho Tribe: $750,000 for s...

  • Downwind killer sentenced to 35 years in prison

    Feb 10, 2017

    BEMIDJI -- As Marchello Cimmarusti was led from a courtroom to the Beltrami County Jail on Thursday, members of Rose Downwind’s family shouted after him. “I hope you die,” a member of the crowd yelled, before Cimmarusti returned to the jail. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4215239-downwind-killer-sentenced-35-years-prison...

  • Shakopee Tribe Donates $100,000 to "Reclaiming Native Truth" Project Co-Managed by First Nations Development Institute and Echo Hawk Consulting

    Feb 10, 2017

    Longmont, Colorado (February 9, 2017) – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) announced today a $100,000 donation to the Reclaiming Native Truth project that is co-managed by First Nations Development Institute and Echo Hawk Consulting, both based in Colorado. The gift is part of a package of new SMSC donations totaling more than $4 million for Native American causes in several states. Reclaiming Native Truth is a groundbreaking project that will consolidate and build upon previous r...

  • Red Lake Warriors back on track with 105-47 win over Blackduck - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 10, 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...

  • Rose Downwind case timeline

    Feb 10, 2017

    Rose Downwind case timeline Oct. 19, 2015: Rose Downwind last seen at the Bemidji Target. Oct. 21, 2015: Downwind's mother receives a text message from Downwind's phone saying she was in the Twin Cities. The message was later discovered to have been sent by Christopher Davis. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4215244-rose-downwind-case-timeline...

  • Rough night in Red Lake as Nevis upsets Warriors 60-40 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 10, 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...

  • Dayton's proposal would send millions more to Bemidji-area schools

    Joe Bowen, Bemidji Pioneer|Feb 10, 2017

    BEMIDJI-Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's state budget proposal includes a $609 million increase in public education spending over the next two years, and nearly $6 million of that would go to Bemidji-area school districts and charter schools. Dayton's budget proposal would mean an additional $3.1 million for Bemidji Area Schools in the 2018-19 school year, $1.2 million for the Red Lake School District, $870,000 for Cass Lake-Bena Schools, $406,000 for Blackduck Public Schools, and about $300,000...

  • Half-court shot at the buzzer gives 4A Robbinsdale Cooper 71-70 win over 1A Red Lake Warriors - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 10, 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 - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 10, 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 - P19

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 10, 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...

  • 2017 Red Lake New Year's Celebration - P32

    Feb 10, 2017

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

  • Minnesota Legislature Takes Up Bill To Create "Pollinator Account"

    Feb 10, 2017

    St. Paul, MN— Legislative language to create an account to protect Minnesota’s pollinators was proposed in the omnibus agriculture finance bill (HF 895/SF 780) introduced today to Minnesota House and Senate committees. Establishing the “pollinator account” is the first of two legislative actions proposed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, based on the findings of its two year registration review of neonicotinoid pesticides. “By supporting this pollinator account, our legislators have the opportunity to protect pollinators vital to...

  • Time Changes Red Lake Boys & Girls Club Teens

    NOTICE Time Changes Red Lake Boys & Girls Club Teens Beginning February 14th, 2017 Teen Hours will be Tuesday through Thursday only! 6:00-9:00 p.m. No Teens Monday through Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m....

  • DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS - February 13th - 17, 2017

    DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS - February 13th - 17, 2017 MONDAY - Taco and Chili - $6.95 TUESDAY - Stuffed Shells with a Breadstick $7.95 WEDNESDAY - Beef Stroganoffd over Mashed Potatoes $7.95 THURSDAY - 2 Piece Chicken w/Corn on the Cob & Baked Beans $6.95 FRIDAY - Shaved :rime Rib Melt with Jojos $6.95...

  • 20-year-old charged with arson for burning parents' house

    Feb 10, 2017

    OLIVIA, Minn. — A 20-year-old man lit his parents' Olivia home on fire early Dec. 3, authorities say — but not before he had moved his DVDs, books, computer and other personal items out of the way. Wahkan Otahta Blackhawk was charged Feb. 8 in Renville County District Court with three felonies for first-degree arson and negligent fire. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4215251-20-year-old-charged-arson-burning-parents-house...

  • Attorneys for man accused of sex crimes request some charges dismissed, evidence thrown out

    Feb 10, 2017

    BAGLEY—Attorneys defending a Clearwater County man accused of molesting two children have asked a judge to dismiss five of the six counts against him, and to suppress any evidence obtained as a result of three search warrants. Andrew George Damann, 37, was charged in August with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of possession of pornographic work involving minors. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4215260-attorneys-man-accused-sex-crim...

  • Lawsuit accuses rehab facility of negligent hiring in sex abuse case

    Feb 10, 2017

    ST. PAUL — A Minnesota behavioral health company that hired a man who has since been convicted of sexual abuse at an East Grand Forks residential treatment center knew he had a history of criminal sexual conduct before putting him in charge, according to a civil suit filed in Ramsey County. Bruce Biddlecome, former director of Douglas Place Treatment Center, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult, a gross misdemeanor, in May 2016 after admitting to engaging in sexual acts with a center resident in 2014. He was sentenced to s...

  • Bus assistant charged with molesting six elementary students

    Feb 10, 2017

    WOODBURY, Minn. — A school bus assistant is accused of molesting six young students who rode a bus serving preschool and special needs children. Harvey Theodore Kneifl, 70, of Woodbury was charged Thursday, Feb. 9, with six counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly groping children over their clothes during rides to or from school. Five students are 4 years old, the sixth alleged victim is 5. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4215230-bus-assistant-charged-molesting-six-elementary-students...

  • Two die as winter storm wallops northeastern US

    Feb 10, 2017

    BOSTON/NEW YORK -- The fiercest snowstorm of the winter slammed the northeastern United States on Thursday, Feb. 9, leaving a foot of snow in places, canceling thousands of flights and shutting down schools. At least two deaths were blamed on the storm. The storm, which came a day after temperatures had been a spring-like 50 to 60 degrees, had wind gusts up to 50 mph and left roads and sidewalks dangerously slick in densely populated cities such as New York, Boston and Hartford, Conn. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/42149...

  • Pipeline construction expected to take 60 days following feds' easement approval

    Feb 10, 2017

    CANNON BALL, N.D. – Construction has resumed on the Dakota Access Pipeline as opponents raise new arguments in court to continue fighting the project. Energy Transfer Partners estimates it will take 60 days to drill under Lake Oahe and complete the pipeline. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4214937-pipeline-construction-expected-take-60-days-following-feds-easement-approval...

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