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Articles from the February 21, 2017 edition


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  • Robin Renee English

    Feb 21, 2017

    Robin Renee English July 18th, 2017 - Thursday, February 16, 2017 Service Information Little Rock Community Center, Red Lake, Minnesota Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 1:00 P.M. Visitation Information Little Rock Community Center, Red Lake, Minnesota Monday, February 20, 2017 7:00 P.M. Robin Renee English, age 34, journeyed to the Spirit World on Thursday, February 16th. She was born on July 18th, 1982 in Bemidji, MN the daughter of Dale G. English Sr. and Lorie A. Applebee. Robin was a humorous,...

  • Nancy Lee Boswell

    Feb 21, 2017

    Nancy Lee Boswell January 30, 1965 - Saturday, February 18, 2017 Service Information Gichitwaa Kateri Catholic Church, Minneapolis, MN Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:00 AM Visitation Information Gichitwaa Kateri Catholic Church, Minneapolis, MN Tuesday, February 21, 2017 All night wake at 5 PM Nancy Lee Boswell “wezhawishkoojiwebiik”, age 52 of Minneapolis journeyed to the spirit world on February 18, 2017. Funeral service on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Gichitwaa Kateri Catholic Church, Minneapolis at 10AM with an all night wake on Tuesday also at...

  • Margaret Ann (Dow) Perkins

    Feb 21, 2017

    Margaret Ann (Dow) Perkins Born: Sun., Jan. 5, 1941 Died: Sat., Feb. 18, 2017 Visitation 1:00 PM Tue., Feb. 21, 2017 Location: Ponemah Boys and Girls Club Traditional American Indian Service 10:00 AM Thu., Feb. 23, 2017 Location: Ponemah Boys and Girls Club Margaret Ann (Dow) Perkins, "Muggs", "Niizhooden" which means "Twin", 76, of Ponemah and the Bullhead Clan began her spiritual journey on Saturday, February 18, 2017, with her family by her side, from Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota. M...

  • Alfreda May McKenzie

    Feb 21, 2017

    Alfreda May McKenzie Born: Thu., Dec. 9, 1954 Died: Mon., Feb. 13, 2017 Visitation 7:00 PM Sun., Feb. 19, 2017 Location: Bena Community Center Traditional American Indian Service 11:00 AM Mon., Feb. 20, 2017 Location: Bena Community Center Alfreda May (Lewis) McKenzie, 62 years, of Bemidji passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at her home. Alfreda was born in Bemidji, MN on December 9, 1954. She was raised in the Red Lake Area and eventually moved to Minneapolis. She spent all of her adult...

  • Sanford Bemidji reports four 'adverse health events' for year

    Feb 21, 2017

    BEMIDJI—Sanford Bemidji Medical Center reported to the state a total of four "adverse health events" last year. Released last week, an annual Minnesota Department of Health report indicates that, between Oct. 7, 2015 and Oct. 6, 2016, the Bemidji-area hospital had one instance where a surgery or other invasive procedure was performed on the wrong body part, one instance of severe bedsores and two falls. The incorrect surgery and bed sores did not result in death or serious injury, according to the report, but both falls resulted in serious i...

  • Minn. school district requiring approval of prom dresses before dance

    Feb 21, 2017

    OSAKIS, Minn.—A Minnesota school district is requiring girls who plan to attend its April prom to submit a photo of themselves wearing their chosen dress to a prom advisor before the event. The Osakis School Board approved the idea while discussing the district's prom dress code with prom co-advisor Bobbie Jo Haakinson at a recent meeting. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4221548-minn-school-district-requiring-approval-prom-dresses-dance...

  • Pedestrian killed by oil train identified as Detroit Lakes woman

    Feb 21, 2017

    DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—A 56-year-old Detroit Lakes woman has been identified as the person who died Saturday, Feb. 18, after a train struck her. Lynn Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4221423-pedestrian-killed-oil-train-identified-detroit-lakes-woman...

  • National cycling organization opens investigation into sex abuse claims by longtime national champ from Minnesota

    Feb 21, 2017

    ALEXANDRIA, Minn.—The governing body for competitive cycling in the United States has opened an independent investigation into claims made earlier this year by Alexandria native and six-time American cycling national champion Missy Erickson that she was sexualy abused. That's according to an article posted on Feb. 17 at bicycling.com written by Caitlin Giddings. Giddings wrote that USA Cycling wouldn't discuss details of the case while it was ongoing. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/4221656-national-cycling-organization...

  • City, County to consider agreements with school district

    Feb 21, 2017

    BEMIDJI—The Bemidji City Council and Beltrami County Board of Commissioners meet Tuesday and both entities have an agenda item related to an agreement with the Bemidji School District. The proposed "memorandum of understanding' between the three is in relation to the planned Gene Dillon Elementary School. The site for the new school is outside the Bemidji city west of Bemidji High School and requires sewer and water lines to be extended to that location alongside Division Street. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4221...

  • Sunday liquor sales, banned since statehood, inches forward in Minnesota

    Feb 21, 2017

    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota representatives lifted their glasses to Sunday liquor store sales, the first time either chamber of the state Legislature has approved removing a ban that dates back to statehood. With an 85-45 Monday, Feb. 20 House vote, attention now turns to see whether senators also want to overturn the sales prohibition. House members voted 70-56 last year against dumping the law, giving supporters of the legislation hope because of the massive turnaround. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4221589-sunday-liquor-sa...

  • Trump's defense chief says in Iraq: We're not here for your oil

    Feb 21, 2017

    BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The U.S. military is "not in Iraq to seize anybody's oil," Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said, distancing himself from remarks by President Donald Trump, as he held talks with Iraqi leaders on Monday, Feb. 20. Mattis was the highest-ranking Trump administration official to visit Iraq since Trump irked Iraqis with a temporary ban on travel to the United States and for saying America should have seized Iraq's oil after toppling Saddam Hussein in 2003. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4221390-trumps-defense-ch...

  • Lady Warriors roll over Blackduck 85-34 in last regular season home game - Set 2 - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 2017

    RED LAKE - On Thursday, February 15, the Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes. It was also Red Lake's last regular home game of their season, along with Parent Appreciation Night and Grace White being honored by General Mills by being placed on one of their boxes. After the Junior Varsity won their game 65-38, Parent Appreciation was held prior to the start of the varsity game. There, roses were presented to parents or guardians, they were given an honor song by the school drum...

  • Lady Warriors roll over Blackduck 85-34 in last regular season home game - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 2017

    RED LAKE - On Thursday, February 15, the Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes. It was also Red Lake's last regular home game of their season, along with Parent Appreciation Night and Grace White being honored by General Mills by being placed on one of their boxes. After the Junior Varsity won their game 65-38, Parent Appreciation was held prior to the start of the varsity game. There, roses were presented to parents or guardians, they were given an honor song by the school drum...

  • Warriors take down Pine River 88-58 in Red Lake; now 19-3 on season - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 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 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 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 - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 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...

  • Rough night in Red Lake as Nevis upsets Warriors 60-40 - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 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...

  • Red Lake Warriors back on track with 105-47 win over Blackduck - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 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...

  • Half-court shot at the buzzer gives 4A Robbinsdale Cooper 71-70 win over 1A Red Lake Warriors - P22

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 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 - P22

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 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 - P23

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 2017

    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 7 rebounds--Rob McClain had 8...

  • Tigers stop Red Lake 67-60 in Nevis and claim the Northland Conference Championship

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 21, 2017

    NEVIS - The Red Lake Warriors were looking for revenge on Friday, February 17, 2017, when they traveled to Nevis to take on the Tigers. The two teams had met in Red Lake on January 24th, with Nevis dominating Red Lake to take home the victory, 60-40. Red Lake usually scores 40 points in one half, but in that game, had just 20 points in each half. The Tigers beat the full-court press and played tough defense throughout that game. On the Tiger's home court, it was no different, but the Warriors...

  • The Japanese education system may solve the problems of US public education

    Feb 21, 2017

    The uproar over the new Secretary of Education’s first days in the cabinet and the state of American public education K through 12 ignores the challenge of how we might actually improve teaching. And it can be a relatively simple fix. Blocked by protesters from visiting a Washington, D.C. school recently, newly confirmed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, an avid support of privatization, met with public school officials eventually. http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/education/320350-the-japanese-education-system-may-solve-...

  • Hispanic CPS schools' budgets cut twice the rate of white ones

    Feb 21, 2017

    When Chicago Public Schools just put a freeze on half of every school’s remaining discretionary money to save $46 million, CEO Forrest Claypool blamed Gov. Bruce Rauner for the cuts, saying he has no regard for the city’s impoverished black and brown children. Claypool even filed a lawsuit last week, accusing Rauner of violating the civil rights of the minority children who make up nine of 10 CPS students by giving them less funding than their mostly white counterparts elsewhere in the state. http://chicago.suntimes.com/poli...

  • Pipe rolls off truck, killing worker on Minnesota highway project

    Feb 21, 2017

    MINNETONKA, Minn. -- A construction worker was killed Monday afternoon in Minnetonka when a large steel pipe rolled off a semitrailer, crushing the Missouri man. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the workman was helping to unload the pipes from the trailer when a pipe came lose shortly after 2:30 p.m. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4221706-pipe-rolls-truck-killing-worker-minnesota-highway-project...

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