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  • Peterson Statement: Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

    Mar 6, 2017

    (Washington DC) -- Congressman Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., yesterday joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. The legislation lifts the summertime ban on E15 gasoline, allowing the renewable fuel to be sold year-round. The bill would grant a one-pound per square inch ethanol waiver for applicable Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) limitations for fuel blends containing more than 10 percent ethanol between June 1 and September 15. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently prohibits E15 fuel...

  • Red Lake college, BSU partner for program

    Mar 6, 2017

    A new partnership is allowing students at Red Lake Nation College to take a BSU course at their home campus. As part of a pilot program this spring, six Red Lake Nation College students are using teleconferencing technology to join a Criminal Justice and Society course taught by Elizabeth Hagensen, assistant professor of criminal justice at BSU. “We have had professors in the past who have done adjunct work at tribal colleges, but we have never actually offered a BSU class on a tribal college campus,” said Bill Blackwell, Jr., executive dir...

  • Family of missing teen Jeremy Jourdain augments reward fund with frybread fundraiser

    Mar 6, 2017

    BEMIDJI—On Friday afternoon the house on Wood Avenue South was transformed. Tubs and trays of dough sat on the kitchen counter, while volunteers packed styrofoam boxes of frybread tacos in the dining room. A handwritten menu on the living room wall advertised ham and cheese sandwiches, chili and other snacks. Each time a customer entered the home and purchased the treats, the reward fund for missing teen Jeremy Jourdain grew. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4228657-jeremys-favorite-foods-family-missing-teen-jeremy-j...

  • Beltrami Electric Cooperative to hold district meetings

    Mar 6, 2017

    Bemidji, MN – Beltrami Electric Cooperative will hold District meetings in three of the cooperative's districts whose directors are up for re-election. Nominations will be accepted for director positions at these meetings. Members interested in running for a director position should attend their district meeting where they are eligible for nomination by another member of the co-op. The top two candidates as determined by popular vote will have their names on the general election ballot. D...

  • Lady Warriors #1 advance in Section 8A East Quarterfinals with 72-51 win over Blackduck #8 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 2017

    From KKCQ Sports Radio Section 8A East Quarterfinal – #8 Blackduck 51 vs. #1 Red Lake 72 In the third meeting between these two teams, Red Lake was able to complete the sweep with a 72-51 win over Blackduck, ending the Drakes season and allowing the Lady Warriors to move on in the section 8A east subsection. Red Lake did not have a great night shooting and Blackduck struggled with turnovers but it was the hot hand of Alexis Desjarlait that would give the Warriors the advantage. Desjarlait w...

  • Lady Warriors #1 advance in Section 8A East Quarterfinals with 72-51 win over Blackduck #8 - Set 2 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 2017

    From KKCQ Sports Radio Section 8A East Quarterfinal – #8 Blackduck 51 vs. #1 Red Lake 72 In the third meeting between these two teams, Red Lake was able to complete the sweep with a 72-51 win over Blackduck, ending the Drakes season and allowing the Lady Warriors to move on in the section 8A east subsection. Red Lake did not have a great night shooting and Blackduck struggled with turnovers but it was the hot hand of Alexis Desjarlait that would give the Warriors the advantage. Desjarlait w...

  • Red Lake Girls advance in Section 8A East with 66-41 win over Lake of the Woods - Set 2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 2017

    THIEF RIVER FALLS - Red Lake Girls advance in Section 8A East with 66-41 win over Lake of the Woods on Saturday afternoon, March 4, 2917 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls. Section 8A East Semifinal – #4 Lake of the Woods 41 vs. #1 Red Lake 66 The Red Lake Lady Warriors jumped out to a 9-0 lead and never trailed in their win over Lake of the Woods on Saturday in Thief River Falls. Alexis Desjarlait led the Warriors with 17 points and connected on three 3 pointers as Red Lake w...

  • Warriors move to 20-4 with 85-59 win over Walker-Hackensack-Akley - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 2017

    RED LAKE – In the Warriors' last home game of the regular season, and the last home game for some seniors, Red Lake put on a show for fans on Friday, February 24, 2017. It was also Parent and Fan Appreciation Night, along with entertainment provided by the Red Lake High School Band and the Ponemah Drum and Dance Troupe. Walker-Hackensack-Akley started off fast in the beginning, running up a 13-2 lead over Red Lake. But that didn't last long, as the Warriors took the lead with 8 minutes left in t...

  • Red Lake surges in sub-section semis

    Bemidji Pioneer|Mar 6, 2017

    THIEF RIVER FALLS -- The Red Lake girls basketball team took another convincing step towards a section championship on Saturday, topping Lake of the Woods 66-41 in the Section 8A quarterfinals from Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls. It was the Warriors' game from end to end, as Red Lake (22-2) used a 9-0 run to start and followed with a separate 10-0 spurt for a 19-2 advantage. "Once we get a lead, we're never looking back. Always looking forward," Warrior assistant coach Nolan...

  • Warriors move to 20-4 with 85-59 win over Walker-Hackensack-Akley - Set 2 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 2017

    RED LAKE – In the Warriors' last home game of the regular season, and the last home game for some seniors, Red Lake put on a show for fans on Friday, February 24, 2017. It was also Parent and Fan Appreciation Night, along with entertainment provided by the Red Lake High School Band and the Ponemah Drum and Dance Troupe. Walker-Hackensack-Akley started off fast in the beginning, running up a 13-2 lead over Red Lake. But that didn't last long, as the Warriors took the lead with 8 minutes left in t...

  • Red Lake Girls advance in Section 8A East with 66-41 win over Lake of the Woods

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 2017

    THIEF RIVER FALLS - Red Lake Girls advance in Section 8A East with 66-41 win over Lake of the Woods on Saturday afternoon, March 4, 2917 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls. Section 8A East Semifinal – #4 Lake of the Woods 41 vs. #1 Red Lake 66 The Red Lake Lady Warriors jumped out to a 9-0 lead and never trailed in their win over Lake of the Woods on Saturday in Thief River Falls. Alexis Desjarlait led the Warriors with 17 points and connected on three 3 pointers as Red Lake w...

  • Bodensteiner drops 36 as Clearbrook-Gonvick advances

    Mar 6, 2017

    THIEF RIVER FALLS -- If anyone was going to decide the outcome of Clearbrook-Gonvick’s Section 8A quarterfinal matchup against Fosston on Saturday, it was Liz Bodensteiner. The senior standout for the C-G girls basketball team put up 36 points in the 60-52 win as the Bears ran away late, advancing to the final four in the section tournament. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/4229429-girls-basketball-bodensteiner-drops-36-clearbrook-gonvick-advances...

  • Lady Warriors roll over Blackduck 85-34 in last regular season home game - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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...

  • WRESTLING: B/CL-B's Smid makes semifinals in Class A

    Mar 6, 2017

    Johnathan Smid of Blackduck/Cass Lake-Bena locked up a spot in the semifinals at the Class A individual state tournament after going 2-0 on Friday. The senior won 8-0 in the first round before taking a 14-7 decision in the quarterfinals to move on to today’s semifinals at 195 pounds. Smid is the only Bear still alive in the championship bracket of the tournament but four of his teammates are still in action in consolation play. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/4229059-wrestling-bcl-bs-smid-makes-semifinals-class...

  • Warriors take down Pine River 88-58 in Red Lake; now 19-3 on season - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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...

  • High school football participation declining - but not just because of concussions

    Mar 6, 2017

    Despite talk of concussion concerns, don't be fooled into thinking it's single-handedly driving down high school football participation. The number of kids playing the game has declined in recent years, but it's largely due to shifting demographics. And the participation rate is still higher than it was as far back as 1980. Here's what the numbers show: http://www.startribune.com/prep-football-participation-declining-but-not-just-because-of-concussions/412316783/?ref=nl&om_rid=AALRq3&om_mid=_BYleUhB9E3-UdZ...

  • Lady Warriors top a hundred in 108-14 win over Fond du Lac - P26

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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 back on track with 105-47 win over Blackduck - P26

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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...

  • Red Lake Warriors back on track with 105-47 win over Blackduck - Set 2 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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...

  • Lady Warriors dominate in 81-25 win over the Nevis Tigers - P31

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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,...

  • Mailman, delivering package to Minn. home, faces bestiality charge

    Mar 6, 2017

    CROOKSTON, Minn. — A Polk County mailman faces felony charges after prosecutors say he broke into a customer's garage and engaged in a sexual act with a dog. Brian Louis George L. Chapman, 21, has been charged with one count of second-degree burglary, a felony, and one count of bestiality, a misdemeanor for acts alleged to have taken place Feb. 6. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/crime/4228396-mailman-delivering-package-minn-home-faces-bestiality-charge...

  • Fargo man who survived double-fatal collision in 2009 dies in motorcycle crash on his way to Daytona 500

    Mar 6, 2017

    FARGO — A Fargo man who was unscathed after a double-fatal collision on a South Dakota highway in 2009 was killed over the weekend in a motorcycle crash while headed to the Daytona 500 NASCAR race. Nicholas James Helgeson, 29, had a passion for motorcycles, and taking the trip to Daytona was "a dream come true," his obituary said. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4228858-fargo-man-who-survived-double-fatal-collision-2009-dies-motorcycle-crash-his-way...

  • Found in a pile of garbage, a priceless piece of Minnesota Capitol history

    Mar 6, 2017

    ST. PAUL — When Lloyd Jackson was dropping off some trash at Pig's Eye Landfill one day in the 1950s, he stumbled across an old photo album in a pile of garbage. The sepia-toned images inside chronicled the construction of Minnesota's state Capitol between 1896 and 1905 — one of the most comprehensive visual records of the project in existence. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/4228962-found-pile-garbage-priceless-piece-minnesota-capitol-history...

  • Court complaints reveal gruesome details involving Minnesota man charged with killing three cats

    Mar 6, 2017

    MOORHEAD, Minn — A Moorhead man is charged in Clay County District Court with mistreating animals after admitting to Moorhead police he was fearful of cats and may have killed three of them while he was blacked out. Jalan Isaac Greer, 23, faces three counts of mistreating or torturing animals. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4228689-court-complaints-reveal-gruesome-details-involving-minnesota-man-charged-killing-three...

  • Multiple arrests made in shooting death of Minnesota-Duluth student

    Mar 6, 2017

    DULUTH, Minn.—Five suspects are in custody for the Feb. 14 shooting death of University of Minnesota Duluth student William Grahek, Duluth police announced Friday afternoon. Deandre Demetrius Davenport, 22, Noah Duane Baker, 20, Noah Anthony Charles King, 19, Tara Rai Baker, 23 and Xavier Alfred Haywood, 27, are all being held in the St. Louis County Jail. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4228772-multiple-arrests-made-shooting-death-minnesota-duluth-student...

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