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  • Minnesota schools lose $74M under GOP plan, White House says

    Kim McGuire, Star Tribune|Feb 16, 2015

    The Republican-backed measure to oust No Child Left Behind would hurt the nation's poorest schools, the report says. The Obama administration said Friday that schools supporting the nation's poorest students will see significant cuts under a measure spearheaded by U.S. Rep. John Kline and backed by House Republicans. The White House released a report showing a $7 billion cut to schools that educate low-income students over six years as part of Republicans' efforts to overhaul the federal No...

  • Bemidji Police investigating homocide

    Feb 16, 2015

    At approximately 7:12 p.m. on February 13th, 2015 the Bemidji Police Department, along with members of Bemidji Ambulance, Beltrami County Sheriff's Office and Bemidji Fire Department responded to a report of a person lying on the street in the 2800 block of Ridgeway Avenue. When officers and emergency medical personnel arrived they discovered a female whom appeared to have been stabbed numerous times. Emergency personnel worked diligently to stop the bleeding and continued the efforts during...

  • Arrest And Possible Connection To Bemidji Murder

    Neil Carlson, Valley News|Feb 16, 2015

    Twenty-five year old Brian Jourdain was arrested Saturday and is currently being held in the Beltrami County Jail in Bemidji on a charge of 2nd Degree Murder. However, authorities aren't commenting yet on whether his arrest is connected to the murder of Krista Fisherman. And court records won't be available to confirm the possible connection until Monday. According to Police they found Krista Fisherman lying on the the street at 7:12 Friday night on the 2800 block of Ridgeway Avenue in Bemidji....

  • Redby woman stabbed to death in Bemidji

    Bemidji Pioneer|Feb 16, 2015

    BEMIDJI -- A 35-year-old Redby woman was apparently stabbed to death Friday evening in north Bemidji, police said early Saturday. Bemidji Police, along with the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and Bemidji Fire Department, responded to a report of a person lying in the street in the 2800 block of Ridgeway Avenue at about 7:15 p.m., according to a press release from Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin. When officers and emergency personnel arrived, they discovered a female who appeared to have been stabbed numerous times, the release said. Emergenc...

  • Harvey Henry Roy, Jr.

    Feb 16, 2015

    Harvey Henry Roy, Jr. Born: Wed., Jul. 16, 1947 Died: Thu., Feb. 12, 2015 Harvey Henry Roy Jr. Born July 16, 1947 Cass Lake, Minnesota Died February 12, 2015 Cass Lake, Minnesota Harvey was born to Harvey Roy Sr. and Fern Roy (Jackson) of Ponsford, MN. He attended Pine Point School and Littlefork High School where he graduated in 1967. After graduation, he attended Bemidji State University for a year, when unable to pay for school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during...

  • Louis Laverne Jenkins, Sr.

    Feb 16, 2015

    Louis Laverne Jenkins, Sr. Born: Fri., Jul. 28, 1939 Died: Thu., Feb. 12, 2015 Louis Lavern Jenkins, Sr., age 75, of Cass Lake, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Cass Lake Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on July 28, 1939 in Cass Lake, the son of George and Elizabeth (Quincy) Jenkins. Louis was a devoted husband whose favorite hobby was taking care of his grandchildren. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and he also liked to go fishing, ricing, netting, and...

  • Warriors down Pine River-Backus 90-79

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - The last time the Red Lake Warriors played Pine River-Backus on January 2, 2015 in Pine River, they lost 80-75. This time it was much different, as they took a halftime 49-41 lead all the way to win 90-79. In the first game Red Lake had also played without 3 of their top players. In Red Lake however, they were in full force. And although Pine River did jump out to a quick start and led 8-0 in the first quarter, once Red Lake caught up, they never gave up their lead. The Warriors...

  • Red Lake JV takes down Pine River--Backus 70-61

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    On Friday, February 13, 2015 the Red Lake Warriors JV won over Pine River-Backus 70-61 at home....

  • Lady Warriors improve to 21-2 with 74-22 win over Lake of the Woods - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors improved their record to 21-2 on Thursday, February 12, 2015 with their 74-22 win over Lake of the Woods. Red Lake jumped out to an early 8-0 lead in the first minute of play, a lead they would never lose, and held Lake of the Woods to just 6 points in the first half as they rallied to a 43-6 halftime lead. Utilizing all players throughout the game, they cruised to the 74-22 win. Four Lady Warriors were in double figures on the night. Tatianna McClain...

  • Valentine's Dance held at the Red Lake Center

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    On Saturday, February 14, 2015 the Red Lake Community held a Valentine's Dance at the Red Lake Center....

  • Lady Warriors JV win over Lake of the Woods 60-24 - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors JV won over Lake of the Woods 60-24 on Thursday, February 12, 2014 at home....

  • 8th Grade Boys win Northland Conference Tournament on Valentine's Day

    Chris Jourdain|Feb 16, 2015

    The 8th grade boys traveled to Waker to take part in the Northland Conference Tournament on Valentines Day. They entered the action having won all 18 of their regular season games. Another amazing fact about this team is they went 19-0 in last years school season as 7th graders before losing in the Pacesetter Regional Championship game and the opening game of the Pacesetter Invitational. First up was Blackduck who was the toughest game of the regular season where we beat them by 9 &14. Things...

  • Ninth Annual Red Lake Drug and Gang Summit held in Red Lake - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - The Ninth Annual Red Lake Drug and Gang Summit kicked off on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Red Lake Seven Clans Casino, Hotel and Events Center. Community Members, Tribal Programs, School Personnel, Mental Health Services and other programs and services from all Nations were welcome. The event was scheduled February 11-13. Workshops and presentations are scheduled each day, and each morning will feature keynote speakers, with workshops in the afternoon. A Round Dance Social...

  • Lady Warriors improve to 20-2 with win over Kelliher-Northome 84-45 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - After coming off their 55-42 loss to Crookston on Monday night, the Red Lake Lady Warriors came back strong on Tuesday, February 10th against Kelliher-Northome, taking a 46-23 halftime lead and cruising to a 84-45 win. The Lady Warriors never trailed and were lead by two players each scoring 22 points, freshman Samantha Roy and 8th grader Alexis Desjarlait. Tatianna McClain added 18 points herself, with Kennedy Barrett hitting 7, Grace White 6 and Danielle Seki 5. Laeshon Wagner...

  • Red Lake comes from behind to beat Kelliher-Northome 76-69 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    From KKCQ Radion in Fosston Kelliher/Northome 69 at Red Lake (DH) 76 The Red Lake Warriors overcame a fifteen point deficit in the second half and defeated Northome/Kelliher 76-69 in Red Lake. Despite some first half shooting troubles, the Warriors ended up with five players scoring in double figures. Ira Spears and Russell Kingbird each scored 16 points as Red Lake improved their overall record to 18-5. Giizhik Wagner led Northome/Kelliher with 21 points as the Mustangs fall to 12-8 with the...

  • Parent's appreciated on Parent Appreciation Night in Red Lake - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    Red Lake boys and girls basketball teams held Parent Appreciation Night as they hosted the Kelliher-Northome Mustangs on Tuesday, February 10, 2015....

  • Red Lake JV and 7th and 8th Grade also hosted Kelliher-Northome on February 9th - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    Red Lake JV and 7th and 8th Grade also hosted Kelliher-Northome on February 9th. The JV boys won 69-49, while the JV girls lost 55-34. The 8th grade boys won 76-44 and went to 18-0 on the season, and the 7th grade boys came from behind to win 39-38. The 7th grade girls won their game 16-15, and the 8th grade girls also come up with the win....

  • Eight arrested in GF prostitution sting

    Feb 16, 2015

    GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- A prostitution sting resulted in eight arrests Thursday night in Grand Forks. The Grand Forks Police Department conducted the operation by putting advertisements on Backpage.com, a classified advertising website. The arrests were made at a local hotel, according to Lt. Dwight Love of the Grand Forks Police Department. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/3678883-eight-arrested-gf-prostitution-sting...

  • North Dakota meth bust believed to be one of largest in state

    Feb 16, 2015

    BERTHOLD, N.D. – The arrest of three people here during a traffic stop Wednesday led to the capture of 11 pounds of meth, three handguns and about $20,000 in cash in what is believed to be one of the largest seizures in the state’s history, Berthold police said Thursday. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/3678902-north-dakota-meth-bust-believed-be-one-largest-state...

  • Crookson hands Lady Warriors 2nd loss of season, 55-42 - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 16, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - Missed shots and too many turnovers on the night, allowed the Crookston Pirates to come into Lady Warrior territory and hand them their second loss on the season, 55-42. Crookston's defense only allowed Red Lake's top gun, Grace White, to connect for just 12 points, while Alexis Desjarlait hit for 11 and Samantha Roy 10. Red Lake could only score 18 in the first half and trailed the Pirates by 9 points at the half 27-18. The Lady Warriors came to within 2 at the 6 minute mark in...

  • Annandale drug bust nets 56 pounds of marijuana, other drugs

    Feb 16, 2015

    ANNANDALE, Minn. -- Police here found more than 50 pounds of marijuana Wednesday in a drug bust. The Wright County Sheriff’s Department arrested Allen Clarence Hochstein, 63, and Mark Donald Repke, 60, on Friday after executing a search warrant on a home about 50 miles northwest of Minneapolis. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/3678893-annandale-drug-bust-nets-56-pounds-marijuana-other-drugs...

  • Red Cross Helping 7 People Following Fires in Brookston and Brainerd

    Feb 16, 2015

    DULUTH, MINN, February 13, 2015 - American Red Cross volunteers are helping three adults and three children following a home fire on the 4500 block of Twin Lakes Road in Brookston on February 10. In addition, Red Cross is providing disaster relief support for one adult after a fire on the 7300 block of Dressage Road in Brainerd on February 9. Following devastating home fires, Red Cross volunteers meet with those affected, making sure they have a safe, warm place to stay, clothing, food, emotional support and help with long-term recovery...

  • AFP Minnesota Statement On Governor's Pay Raise Erruption

    Feb 16, 2015

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Americans for Prosperity Minnesota State Director John Cooney released the following statement in response to Governor Dayton's blowup over his proposed cabinet pay raises: “Governor Dayton should be ashamed. His behavior this yesterday shows out-of-touch he is with the problems facing Minnesotans. At a time when middle-class families are struggling to make ends meet, it’s unfathomable that the Governor would fight for pay raises for political appointees already making six-figures. Rather than resorting to silly name cal...

  • Peterson Seeking Entries to Congressional Art Competition

    WASHINGTON - Congressman Collin C. Peterson is inviting Seventh District high school students to submit artwork for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students and the winning pieces are featured for one year in the Cannon Tunnel, which connects the House Office Buildings to the U.S. Capitol. "I encourage students from across the district to enter this competition," Peterson said. "The winning artwork is seen by thousands of...

  • Region 2 Arts Council hosts the official release of Creative Minnesota: The Health and Impact of the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector

    Feb 16, 2015

    Sheila Smith of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is coming to Bemidji to release the results of a new study on the health and impact of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Date: March 5, 2015 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Rail River Folk School, 303 Railroad Street SW The Creative Minnesota Report is a snapshot of spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences. Indicators of these organizations' health and their impact on the economy in the state, and in our region, are central to the report. A total of 1,269 arts and...

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