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  • Semi rolls over by Mission School Corner in Red Lake

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 2017

    RED LAKE - At about 4:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2017, a semi truck heading out of the town of Red Lake lost control coming around the Mission School Corner on Highway 1, rolling on its side and causing considerable damage. No injuries were reported, however. It took several hours to get the semi truck and trailer back on their wheels by tow trucks. In an unrelated incident, another accident occurred about 3:30 PM on the Little Rock Trail involving a motor vehicle and a school bus....

  • SEASONAL LOAD LIMIT NOTIFICATION

    Feb 14, 2017

    Date: February 13, 2017 Subject: ENDING DATE for Winter Load Increases and the STARTING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the SOUTH, SOUTHEAST and METRO FROST ZONES POSTING UPDATE The ENDING DATE for Winter Load Increases and the STARTING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the SOUTH, SOUTHEAST and METRO FROST ZONES will be Friday, February 17, 2017 at 12:01 AM. Road Restriction maps indicating the locations of weight restricted routes and those state highways open to maximum ten-ton axle...

  • Three members of veterans' pipeline protest group arrested on drug allegations

    Feb 14, 2017

    MANDAN, N.D.—The leader of a veterans' group involved in the protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline and two other members of the organization have been cited for drug possession. Matthew Crane, co-founder of the VeteransRespond group which has been at the protest camps, has been arrested for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He was cited after a vehicle he was riding in was stopped for traveling beyond the road closure sign Friday, Feb. 10, on Highway 1806 near Fort Rice. Three other people were in the vehicle when a canine unit s...

  • White named Miss Minnesota finalist

    Bemidji Pioneer|Feb 14, 2017

    RED LAKE -- Grace White of the Red Lake High School girls basketball team has been named a Miss Minnesota Basketball finalist. The Denver commit is one of 29 finalists for the award, which is presented to the top senior player in the state by the Minnesota Girls' Basketball Coaches Association. White, who is the first Red Lake athlete to commit to a NCAA Division I school, has paced the Warriors to the No. 8 ranking in Class A and a 17-2 record....

  • Woman dies after jumping from bridge over I-494

    Feb 14, 2017

    INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. -- A woman jumped to her death Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, from a bridge over Interstate 494 in Inver Grove Heights. The woman, who has not been identified, jumped from the Babcock Trail bridge onto the eastbound lanes of Interstate 494 at about 4 p.m., according to Inver Grove Heights police. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4217128-woman-dies-after-jumping-bridge-over-i-494...

  • Beltrami Electric Now Accepting Youth Tour Applications

    Feb 14, 2017

    Beltrami Electric Cooperative is now accepting applications for the 2017 Youth Tour, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 10-15, 2017. Each year the cooperative sponsors one high school junior (will be a senior in the fall of 2017) whose parent or guardian is a member of Beltrami Electric Cooperative. Students on the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour will have the opportunity to meet with elected representatives in the U.S. House and Senate, discuss the process of government and...

  • Man drove drunk through bank wall in northwest Minnesota

    Feb 14, 2017

    WINGER, Minn. -- A Fertile, Minn., man has been arrested on drunk driving charges after investigators said he drove a car through a bank wall early Friday and caused “heavy damage” to the building. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department responded at 12:42 a.m. to Ultima Bank at 9 Minnesota Ave. in Winger, where a 2006 Chevy Impala was driven into the east side of the building. Deputies determined Trent Kenneth Vesledahl, 20, was driving the vehicle when it hit the building, causing “heavy damage to the wall,” according to a news release....

  • Environmental Assessment released for the Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge replacement project

    Feb 14, 2017

    BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to attend an open house and public hearing on Tuesday, February 21 regarding the proposed replacement of the Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge. The open house and public hearing will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the City of Baudette Council Chambers 106 Main Street West in Baudette. The event will provide an opportunity for citizens to review the proposed project and potential environmental impacts, make comments, and ask questions. MnDOT officials w...

  • Man pleads not guilty to sex assault

    Feb 14, 2017

    BEMIDJI—A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman while she slept in her Bemidji apartment pleaded not guilty to the charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct Monday. Michael John Wind, 33, has been held in the Beltrami County Jail since his arrest Dec. 23. Though the assault allegedly took place in March of 2016 and Wind was charged in October, police were not able to immediately locate him....

  • Verizon's move to unlimited data ups ante in wireless war

    Feb 14, 2017

    NEW YORK—Verizon Communications announcement that it will once again offer an unlimited pricing plan marks a shift in its thinking as a price war among the four biggest U.S wireless carriers accelerates. The biggest wireless carrier in the U.S. said on Sunday, Feb. 12, that it will offer an unlimited data plan, its first in more than five years. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4217214-verizons-move-unlimited-data-ups-ante-wireless-war...

  • Mahnomen man dies in snowmobile crash

    Feb 14, 2017

    BEMIDJI—A 59-year-old Mahnomen man was killed in a snowmobile crash Sunday in Clearwater County. The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office received a call at 12:50 p.m. Sunday about an accident along McKenzie Lake Road in southern Clearwater County. When deputies arrived, they found Daniel John Stock, 59, of Mahnomen, dead at the scene, according to a release from the sheriff's office. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4217076-mahnomen-man-dies-snowmobile-crash...

  • Michael Francis Dorsch

    Feb 14, 2017

    Michael Francis Dorsch August 3, 1967 - Friday, February 10, 2017 Service Information Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Community Center Wednesday, February 15, 2017 1:00 P.M. ALL NIGHT WAKE...Monday, FEBRUARY 13 BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. Long Hollow District Center. FURTHER ALL NIGHT WAKE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. SISSETON WAHPETON OYATE COMMUNITY CENTER IN OLD AGENCY VILLIAGE. “Michael Francis” Edwin LaCroix Dorsch, Born on August 3rd, 1963 in Sisseton South Dakota. Dakota name- “Napa Wasta Canupa Ousta” (Handles the Pipe with Soft Ha...

  • Warriors take down Pine River 88-58 in Red Lake; now 19-3 on season - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 2017

    RED LAKE - Pine River came to town and it was a fairly close game in the first half, with the Warriors leading 38-26. Rob McClain's shot right at the buzzer from half court was denied, although video footage showed the ball left his hand just before the buzzer went off. But that 3 points didn't really matter, as the Warriors came out stronger in the second half to win by 30 points, 88-58. Jamie Cook led all scorers with 34 points, 17 points in each half, Rob McClain, William Morrison and...

  • Warriors take down Pine River 88-58 in Red Lake; now 19-3 on season - Set 2 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 2017

    RED LAKE - Pine River came to town and it was a fairly close game in the first half, with the Warriors leading 38-26. Rob McClain's shot right at the buzzer from half court was denied, although video footage showed the ball left his hand just before the buzzer went off. But that 3 points didn't really matter, as the Warriors came out stronger in the second half to win by 30 points, 88-58. Jamie Cook led all scorers with 34 points, 17 points in each half, Rob McClain, William Morrison and...

  • Lady Warriors top a hundred in 108-14 win over Fond du Lac - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 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 - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 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 - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 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 - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 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 - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 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...

  • 2017 Red Lake New Year's Celebration - P34

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 2017

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

  • Lady Warriors dominate in 81-25 win over the Nevis Tigers - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 14, 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,...

  • Community Engage Meetings in February and March 2017

    Community Engage Meetings in February and March 2017...

  • First Nations Accepting Proposals for 2017 Native Youth & Culture Fund Grants

    Feb 14, 2017

    First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is accepting proposals for its Native Youth and Culture Fund (NYCF) program that focuses on youth, and incorporating culture and tradition to address social issues in Native communities. First Nations will award approximately 20 grants to Native organizations and tribes seeking ways to preserve, strengthen and/or renew Native culture and tradition among Native youth. First Nations began the NYCF in 2002 with the belief that Native youth represent the future of Native communities, and that...

  • Fake News 101

    Feb 14, 2017

    WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Teachers from elementary school through college are telling students how to distinguish between factual and fictional news — and why they should care that there's a difference. As Facebook works with The Associated Press, FactCheck.org and other organizations to curb the spread of fake and misleading news on its influential network, teachers say classroom instruction can play a role in deflating the kind of "Pope endorses Trump " headlines that muddied the waters during the 2016 presidential campaign. htt...

  • San Diego school board yanks invite to DeVos amid teacher union protest

    Feb 14, 2017

    It was to be a symbolic, if not political gesture that ultimately fell flat. The labor-friendly San Diego school board had planned to consider issuing an invitation to U.S. Secretary Betsy DeVos at its public meeting Tuesday, but the proposed resolution was withdrawn with an apology Monday amid complaints from the teachers union. “It’s not happening,” said San Diego Unified School District spokeswoman Shari Winet. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/sd-me-betsy-invite-20170213-story.html...

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