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Articles from the March 2, 2018 edition


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  • #1 Seeded Lady Warriors (25-3) advance with 82-43 win over Blackduck Drakes in Section 8A Tournament

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    RED LAKE - The #1 seeded Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted their first ever Section 8A East opening round against the #8 seeded Blackduck Draves on Thursday, March 1, 2018, coming out strong and pressing and taking a 49-18 half-time lead to their 82-43 victory. The Lady Warriors were also playing without their too scorer, star Alexis Desjarlait, who was suspended for one game because of a controversial technical foul called on her last Saturday in the Northwoods Championship game at Clearbrook High...

  • #1 Seeded Red Lake Lady Warriors (25-3) advance with 82-43 win over Blackduck Drakes in Section 8A Tournament - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    RED LAKE - The #1 seeded Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted their first ever Section 8A East opening round against the #8 seeded Blackduck Draves on Thursday, March 1, 2018, coming out strong and pressing and taking a 49-18 half-time lead to their 82-43 victory. The Lady Warriors were also playing without their too scorer, star Alexis Desjarlait, who was suspended for one game because of a controversial technical foul called on her last Saturday in the Northwoods Championship game at Clearbrook High...

  • Grieving families push for bill to pay for opioid treatment and prevention

    Mar 2, 2018

    Shelly Elkington’s daughter Casey wanted to get help for her opioid addiction. The 24-year-old had an appointment with a pain specialist after getting hooked on the powerful painkillers as she coped with Crohn’s disease. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/01/casualties-of-the-opioid-crisis-push-stewardship-bill-to-pay-for-treatment-and-prevention/...

  • A pothole primer: Expect them, slow down for them, report them

    Mar 2, 2018

    In the land of 10,000 potholes, the “hot mix” is king. Unfortunately for drivers, St. Paul Public Works crews won’t be filling in potholes with the hot asphalt mix until temperatures climb a bit this spring, allowing the hardening agent in the mix to work its magic. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/01/a-pothole-primer-expect-them-slow-down-for-them-report-them/...

  • 'Enough is enough,' says State Patrol head after truck driver is accused of distracted driving in fatal Lake Elmo crash

    Mar 2, 2018

    “Enough is enough,” the head of the Minnesota State Patrol said Thursday of distracted driving — a day after a truck driver was charged in the Lake Elmo crash that killed a 54-year-old father. The charges allege the truck driver was looking at his cellphone for eight seconds before slamming into the back of Robert J. Bursik’s car while he was stopped at a red light. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/01/enough-is-enough-says-state-patrol-head-after-truck-driver-is-accused-of-distracted-driving-in-fatal-lake-elmo-crash/...

  • Bemidji man found dead in fish house on Leech Lake

    Mar 2, 2018

    WALKER, Minn. — A 21-year-old Bemidji man was found dead Sunday in a fish house on Leech Lake, authorities said. The Cass County sheriff’s office received a report at 8:52 a.m. of an unresponsive man in a fish house on Leech Lake. Deputies responded, and the man was taken to a hospital in Park Rapids, where he was pronounced dead. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/01/bemidji-man-found-dead-in-fish-house-on-leech-lake/...

  • Marjory Stoneman Douglas students return to school for first time since shooting

    Mar 2, 2018

    PARKLAND, Fla. — Students and teachers passed through tight security cordons of dozens of officers as classes resumed Wednesday for the first time since a troubled teenager with an AR-15 killed 17 people, thrusting them into the center of the nation’s gun debate. The armed police, designed to make Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School feel secure, were accompanied by comfort animals including a donkey and horses. One of the horses had “eagle pride” painted on its side, while a woman held a sign saying “free kisses.” https://www...

  • John Shipley: Vikings' decision to wait on QB says everything

    Mar 2, 2018

    Mike Zimmer had a crystal ball in his office at Winter Park this season and it’s fair to assume the gift from a local clairvoyant will land at the team’s new offices in Eagan when the last boxes are moved across 35W on Monday. It was a good season for the Vikings. Why risk the fates’ fury by changing things now? https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/01/john-shipley-vikings-decision-to-wait-on-qb-says-everything/...

  • Minnesota cops seized more meth, prescription pills in 2017

    Mar 2, 2018

    Minnesota authorities saw notable increases in the amount of meth, prescription pills, heroin and marijuana they took off the street last year. Data provided Thursday from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says more than 214,000 prescription pills were seized by drug and gang investigators in 2017. That’s up from nearly 59,000 pills in 2016. The huge increase includes at least one significant seizure of more than 100,000 pills. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/01/minnesota-cops-seized-more-meth-prescription-pills-i...

  • Trade war? Trump orders big tariffs on steel and aluminum, causing immediate controversy

    Mar 2, 2018

    WASHINGTON — Ordering combative action on foreign trade, President Donald Trump declared Thursday the U.S. will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, escalating tensions with China and other trading partners and raising the prospect of higher prices for American consumers and companies. With “trade war” talk in the air, stocks closed sharply lower on Wall Street. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/01/trump-defends-us-steel-aluminum-as-tariff-deadlines-near/...

  • Iron Range DFL lawmaker joins race to succeed Nolan in Congress

    Mar 2, 2018

    It wasn’t the only factor, but “a nudge” from the congressman Jason Metsa will vie to replace helped him decide to run for the 8th Congressional District’s open seat. Metsa, a three-term state representative from Virginia, Minn., announced Thursday, March 1, that he will seek the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsement for the 8th District seat. He joins four other DFL candidates trying to replace incumbent Rep. Rick Nolan, who announced his retirement in February. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/01/iron-range-dfl-lawma...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Major storm could hit region starting this weekend

    Mar 2, 2018

    FARGO – Meteorologists are monitoring the possibility of winter weather hitting the region later this week and into early next week. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks said there are many unknowns at this point, but forecasts indicate light snow and freezing rain starting north of Highway 200 that runs across central North Dakota from west to east on Friday, March 2, and lasting through Saturday. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/weather/4411033-major-storm-could-hit-region-starting-weekend...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: SD court upholds $2.29 million judgment filed by customer against Menards

    Mar 2, 2018

    PIERRE, S.D.—A circuit court was correct when it told a jury not to consider "assumption of risk" regarding a case that involved a 71-year-old man who was severely injured five years ago at a Menards store in Mitichell, the South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled. The high court recently affirmed a decision by the circuit court regarding $2.29 million awarded by a Davison County jury for injuries suffered by Ronald Jensen on Aug. 1, 2012. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4411584-sd-court-upholds-229-million-judgment-filed-cus...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Allegations fly in White Earth: Tribal secretary-treasurer, chairman seek to oust each other

    Mar 2, 2018

    The White Earth secretary-treasurer and tribal chairman have filed charges against each other, seeking to have each other censured and removed from office. White Earth Secretary-Treasurer Tara Mason has accused Tribal Chairman Terry Tibbetts of wrongfully obtaining more than $63,000 from the tribe's general fund when he and two other council members left office in 2014. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/government-and-politics/4411171-allegations-fly-white-earth-tribal-secretary-treasurer-chairman...

  • Leech Lake implements CodeRED system

    Mar 2, 2018

    LEECH LAKE—Leech Lake reservation residents can now receive CodeRED alerts via text messages, emails and telephone calls thanks to a grant from the state. Duane Oothoudt, Leech Lake Emergency Management program director, said the band realized it needed to upgrade its communications system after two storms in 2016 hit the reservation hard. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/government-and-politics/4411430-leech-lake-implements-codered-system...

  • Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Women Conference to feature powerful sessions and speakers

    Mar 2, 2018

    THACKERVILLE, Okla. – A day of sharing the vision of artists, musicians, scholars, and others is planned for the 2018 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Women’s Conference. The conference will take place Thursday, April 19, through Friday, April, 20, at the WinStar Convention Center, 777 Casino Ave. Registration deadline is March 29. This annual event, which is open to the public, salutes the valuable contributions, skills, and talents of dynamic Chickasaw women through panel discussions, sessions and lessons on topics related to the Chickasaw exp...

  • Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Sign Agreement with Department of the Interior to Implement Land Buy-Back Program

    Mar 2, 2018

    WASHINGTON – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs John Tahsuda announced today that the Department of the Interior has signed an agreement with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon to guide implementation of the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations. This is the second agreement of its kind signed between the Department and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. In July 2017, the Department announced new policies and a r...

  • Lady Warriors win first ever Northwoods Conference Championship over Walker-Hackensack-Akley 70-64 - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    From KKCQ Sports Northwoods Conference Championship Game – Walker-Hackensack-Akeley 64 vs. Red Lake 70 The Red Lake Warriors won the first ever Northwoods Conference championship game over Walker-Hackensack-Akeley at Clearbrook-Gonvick High School on Saturday afternoon. The two teams met once during the regular season with Red Lake winning at home on December 7th 67-40. The game on Saturday was much closer with Walker-Hackensack-Akeley leading at halftime 32-30. The Warriors started the s...

  • Red Lake State of the Band 2018 - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    The Red Lake 2018 State of the Band Address as presented by Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell G. Seki, Sr. on Friday, February 23, 2018, beginning at 11 AM. "Today we gather as the Red Lake Nation and we see that the cycles of life continues," Seki stated. "We all have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and all living things! So now today we bring our minds together as one Nation as we give greetings and thanks to each other. Now our minds will be one! "One arrow...

  • Lady Warriors win first ever Northwoods Conference Championship over Walker-Hackensack-Akley 70-64 - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    From KKCQ Sports Northwoods Conference Championship Game – Walker-Hackensack-Akeley 64 vs. Red Lake 70 The Red Lake Warriors won the first ever Northwoods Conference championship game over Walker-Hackensack-Akeley at Clearbrook-Gonvick High School on Saturday afternoon. The two teams met once during the regular season with Red Lake winning at home on December 7th 67-40. The game on Saturday was much closer with Walker-Hackensack-Akeley leading at halftime 32-30. The Warriors started the s...

  • Lady Warriors finish regular season 23-3 with 66-49 win over Pine River - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    RED LAKE - On Friday, February 16, 2018 the Red Lake Lady Warriors wrapped up their regular season by beating Pine River at home, 66-49. It was a hard fought battle right from the beginning, with Pine River-Backus leading 29-28 at the half. But the Lady Warriors opened it up in the second half, outscoring their opponents 38-20, giving them the win 66-49. Autumn Holthusen of Red Lake led all scorers with 23 points, Alexis Desjarlait added 22, Angel McClain put in 9, Kelanna McClain added 6 and...

  • Lady Warriors move to 21-3 with 84-27 win over Laporte - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors moved their record to 21-3 with their 84-27 win over the Laporte Tigers in Red Lake on February 13, 2018. Red Lake led at the half 43-13 and outscored Laporte 41-14 in the second half to give them the 84-27 win. Alexis Desjarlait led the Lady Warriors with 26 points, Angel McClain added 18, Autumn Holthusen hit for 8 points and Gericka Kingbird and Kaylynn Chaboyear each had 7. The Lady Warriors will travel to Blackduck on February 15 and close out their...

  • Lady Warriors struggle at first, but shut down Win-E-Mac 69-35 - P19

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Win-E-Mac Patriots on Monday, February 5, 2018, in the second game of a double-header. In the first game, the Red Lake Warriors lost to Win-E-Mac in a game that could have went either way. Red Lake struggled in the beginning, as the Patriots kept pace with the Lady Warriors, and at the 4-minute mark of the first half led 22-15. By the end of the first half Red Lake led 33-22. The Lady Warriors held Win-E-Mac to just 13 points in the second half,...

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors' Autumn Holthusen hits 35 as they sting Clearbrook-Gonvick 97-42 - P23

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    RED LAKE, MN - Almost two weeks ago on Friday, January 19, 2018 the Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears upset the Red Lake Lady Warriors in Clearbrook, 80-76, giving them their first loss in the Northland Conference. On Tuesday, January 30th, Red Lake came out on-fire and didn't let up until the end, taking a 57-21 half-time lead and shutting down the Bear's offense, allowing them just 15 points in the second half, as they cruised to a 97-42 win. The Lady Warriors hit nine 3-pointers in the first half alon...

  • Lady Warriors hit 110 in win over Northwoods 110-31 - P26

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 2, 2018

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors moved to 16-3 on the year with their 110-31 win over Northwoods on Thursday, January 25, 2018, having led at the half 48-21. Red Lake kept up their fast pace and used their full-court press to force turnovers and fast breaks. Angel McClain led all scorers with 37 points on the night, including scoring her 1000th career point late in the second half. She was followed by Autumn Holthusen with 20, Alexis Desjarlait with 19 and Gericka Kingbird 12....

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