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  • Fan Bus to the Red Lake Lady Warriors Basketball Game - Thief River Falls, MN, Tuesday March 6, 2018

    Fan Bus to the Red Lake Lady Warriors Basketball Game Thief River Falls, MN, Tuesday March 6, 2018 Game starts @ 6:00 pm Students and Community Members are welcome to sign up! 9th – 12th Grade can sign up on their own! 6th – 8th graders must sign up with guardian! (Elementary students must be accompanied by a parent) Sign up at the RLHS and Ponemah Schools Contact: Barb Stillday or Val Clark @ RLHS Bus leaves Ponemah @ 3:00 pm Bus leaves Red Lake High School @ 4:00 pm Cost to ride the bus: $3.00...

  • ALL RED LAKE SCHOOLS WILL BE RUNNING 2 HOURS LATE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018

    Mar 6, 2018

    ALL RED LAKE SCHOOLS WILL BE RUNNING 2 HOURS LATE IN THE MORNING, AND WE WILL CLOSE AT 2 PM FOR THOSE WISHING TO GO TO THE GIRL'S GAME IN THIEF RIVER FALLS... RED LAKE TRIBAL PROGRAMS WILL ALSO CLOSED AT 3 PM THIS SAME DAY....

  • Michael Ernest Stevens

    Mar 6, 2018

    Michael Ernest Stevens October 8, 1956 - March 1, 2018 Michael Ernest "Old School" Stevens, 61, started his journey home on March 1, 2018 at home surrounded by family and friends in Southend Bagley, MN. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bagley, MN with a visitation one hour prior. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements. Michael was born in Anaconda, Montana on October 8, 1956...

  • Barbara Louise (Prentice) Westbrook

    Mar 6, 2018

    Barbara Louise (Prentice) Westbrook June 5, 1956 ~ March 3, 2018 (age 61) Barbara Westbrook, Asiniwemagak "Rock Earth Woman", 61, of Redby, MN died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Traditional services will be held at the Redby Community Center on Friday, March 9, 2018 with Anton Treuer officiating. A wake begins at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the Redby Community Center and will continue until the services on Friday. Interment will be in the Westbrook Fami...

  • Heavy snow is here now - with a bit more overnight. No St. Paul snow emergency yet.

    Mar 6, 2018

    After a layer of sleet and freezing rain, heavy snowfall has started in the Twin Cities area as the latest winter storm rolls in. National Weather Service forecasters, as of 4:45 p.m., are predicting between one and two inches of snow per hour over the following several hours, before tapering off into light snowfall through Tuesday morning. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/05/snow-delayed-but-still-expected-today-maybe-a-lot-of-it/...

  • Red Lake HS Robotics Teams Wins Rookie Inspiration Award

    Michael Meuers, Allan Olson|Mar 6, 2018

    The Red Lake Senior High School (Red Lake Ogichidaag Team #7235), participated in their first robotics event March 2 and 3, 2018 at the first ever Great Northern Regional Robotics Event held in Grand Forks, ND. At the event, the Ogichidaag were awarded the Rookie Inspiration Award - which according to FIRST Robotics; "Celebrates a rookie team's outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school, as well as in their community." The...

  • Tantoo Cardinal Coming to Seven Clans Red Lake

    Michael Meuers|Mar 6, 2018

    Award Winning actress Tantoo Cardinal will be appearing at Seven Clans Casino Red Lake on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 7 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Ms. Cardinal (Metis) will be speaking about life in the Tar Sands Region of Northern Alberta. Her credits are extensive in film, TV and theater. Her film credits include, Dances with Wolves, Legends of the Fall, Black Robe, and Smoke Signals. Come and learn about the oil that flows through the pipelines on our land, where it comes...

  • Nurse practitioner at St. Paul Allina clinic accused of reusing syringes on 161 patients

    Mar 6, 2018

    Liz Lightfoot was in a work meeting when she got a phone call from Allina Health. She wasn’t expecting the call and wondered if she’d missed a bill payment or — worse — was receiving bad news from a dermatology appointment last year. Instead, Allina informed Lightfoot that a nurse practitioner at a dermatology clinic at Bandana Square in St. Paul had reused a syringe — but not the needle — during an injection on Lightfoot during a recent appointment. The health care system told Lightfoot that she should be tested for HIV and hepatitis....

  • 'No room for error' in investigations of school threats, but police say they're often kids trying to get attention

    Mar 6, 2018

    After the February school shooting in Florida, schools locally — and across the country — have seen a spike in threats. Assessing each one is a difficult, weighty task for law enforcement. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/05/no-room-for-error-in-investigations-of-school-threats-but-police-say-theyre-often-kids-trying-to-get-attention/...

  • State Patrol trooper shoots woman during encounter on I-94 near Moorhead

    Mar 6, 2018

    MOORHEAD, Minn. – One person is hospitalized and another is in custody following a Monday traffic incident and an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 94 about 3 miles east of Moorhead. According to a news release from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper responded to a one-vehicle crash on westbound I-94 just before 10:30 a.m. Monday. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/05/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-1-wounded-on-i-94-in-northwestern-minnesota/...

  • MN lawmakers seek way in after being left out of how 3M settlement spent

    Mar 6, 2018

    Republican lawmakers are questioning the structure of an $850 million settlement between the state of Minnesota and 3M Co. that leaves them out of how the money is spent. 3M agreed to pay the money last month, resolving a massive lawsuit alleging damages to natural resources and groundwater in the Twin Cities’ east metro. State agencies will use the money to improve and safeguard drinking water. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/05/mn-lawmakers-want-say-in-3m-settlement-dollars/...

  • Red Lake Police Department: Two more arrested for selling Meth

    Mar 6, 2018

    On March 2, 2018, the Red Lake Drug Task Force and Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a rural Red Lake residence located near the East Barton's community. Upon executing the search warrant, officers located over 21 grams of methamphetamine and seized cash related to drug sales. Officers arrested one adult male identified as Sheldon Michael Smith, age 32 and Jerilee Jane Head, age 28 and both were transported to the Red Lake Detention Center. Both face tribal charges of...

  • PFA Awards $10 Million for Koochiching County Project

    Mar 6, 2018

    ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) awarded nearly $10 million in grants for a new sanitary sewer collection system in Koochiching County and to extend sewer service to residents and resorts in the area. The Minnesota Legislature approved special funding for the project in the 2014 and 2017 bonding bills. The Island View Sanitary Sewer Project will help protect water quality in Voyageurs National Park. Officials said service will be extended to 162 residents and eight resorts along Highway 11 from Tilson's Creek to Sha Sh...

  • Open house on March 8 for Bagley Highway 2 restriping project

    Mar 6, 2018

    BEMIDJI, Minn. – Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend an open house this Thursday, March 8 to provide input on a possible restriping project on Highway 2 in Bagley this fall. This meeting kicks off an additional public comment period that will last through March 22. The meeting will be held from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the council chambers of Bagley City Hall, 18 Main Ave South. The meeting will be held as an open house and representatives of the project team will be on hand to discuss details and answer questions. Everyone i...

  • Minnesota begins universal screening of newborn babies for spinal muscular atrophy

    Mar 6, 2018

    All babies born in Minnesota are now being screened for a treatable disease called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), unless their parents opt out of newborn screening. SMA is the leading genetic cause of early childhood death in the United States, and the addition of this condition to the state’s Newborn Screening Program will help parents get swift treatment for children with the condition – preventing death or serious health problems. “Adding SMA to the state’s newborn screening panel is an important move that will help save families from th...

  • Good Food Access Program Equipment Grants Available

    Mar 6, 2018

    St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for 2018 Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grants. A total of $135,000 is available to assist grocery stores and small food retailers purchase equipment or make physical improvements that will increase availability of and access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate foods. Projects must be located in or serve food deserts and populations such as the elderly or people with disabilities in low- and...

  • For First Time, Frances McDormand Calls for Full Inclusion at the Academy Awards

    Lauren Appelbaum|Mar 6, 2018

    • Best Actress in a Leading Role makes call for more inclusion. • Authentic representation of disability wins Best Live Action Short. • Best Picture Winner goes to film with actor playing a disability she doesn't have. • Diversity and inclusion segment omits people with disabilities. Los Angeles, Calif., March 5 – In a historic call for more information, Academy Award winner Frances McDormand called for an inclusion rider in contracts – a provision that ensures diversity and inclusion i...

  • Fan Bus for Tomorrow's game, Tuesday, March 6, 2018

    Mar 6, 2018

    Fan Bus for Tomorrow's game, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 The game time has been changed to 6 PM, instead of the previous time which was 7:45 PM...

  • March Weed of the Month: Resources for Weed Identification and Management

    Shane Blair, Minnesota Department of Agriculture|Mar 6, 2018

    Throughout Minnesota, new noxious weeds present themselves. Some become very problematic for landowners and managers. Weeds can be found growing around a home setting, in community areas, and in a variety of natural habitats on both public and private lands. When weeds invade native landscapes, they reduce biological diversity and degrade habitats. Identifying weeds can be a challenging and daunting task, especially when you are not familiar with plants. In addition to published weed books,...

  • Lady Warriors advance to 8A East Sub-Sectioin Championship with 83-54 win over Fosston - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 2018

    THIEF RIVER FALLS - The Red Lake Lady Warriors took on the Fosston Greyhounds at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls on Saturday, March 3, 2018. The two teams had met early in the season at the Sandford Center on December 1, 2017, with Red Lake winning 81-41. The Lady Warriors scored 4 points and gave the Greyhounds their full court press, running up a 11-1 start at the 15:39 mark in the first half. By the end of the half, Red Lake led 38-27. Red Lake led by 16 points, 52-36 midway...

  • Red Lake Warriors end regular season with 58-44 loss to Nevis - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors (12-13) hosted the Nevis Tigers (21-5) on Friday, March 2, 2018. The last time they had played, Nevis won 91-63 at Nevis. Both teams came out and the lead changed several times, until Nevis, with the height advantage, took control and led 38-23 at the half. Red Lake kept edging closer in the second half, and at the 3 minute mark, Nevis went into a stall and kept the ball away from the Warriors. Red Lake had opportunities to cut into the lead a couple of times,...

  • #1 Seeded Red Lake Lady Warriors (25-3) advance with 82-43 win over Blackduck Drakes in Section 8A Tournament - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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...

  • Red Lake State of the Band 2018 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 6, 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...

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