Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
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RED LAKE - On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, the 12th Annual Community Wellness Summit was held at the Seven Clans Casino Event Center. The Summit, themed "Together We Can Make Change", is a three day event that will wrap up on Friday, March 9th. Registration was from 8 AM to 12 Noon, with the opening ceremonies presented by Murphy Thomas, the Little Bear Drum and facilitator Chance Rush. The Welcome was given by Arlen Medicine, Interim Executive Director of Red Lake Chemical Health Programs,...
George Wilford King December 3, 1930 ~ March 5, 2018 (age 87) George Wilford King, "Ogichidaa" which means "Warrior", age 87, of the Migizii Clan and Red Lake, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Monday, March 5, 2018 from Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN with his family by his side. He was born the son of William and Emma (Barrett) King on December 3, 1930 in Red Lake, MN. George lived in Red Lake most of his life. He was a very proud father. He served in the Korean War, where...
RED LAKE -- Eight months after a rash of opioid overdoses prompted the Red Lake Tribal Council to declare that the reservation was in a state of emergency, band members and public health officials gathered to address the crisis. Though the organizers of Red Lake’s annual Community Wellness Summit just recently expanded the scope of the event -- formerly the Drug and Gang Summit -- this year’s three-day gathering circled back to its namesake topic. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/community/events/4414408-buy-greatness-red-lake-...
RED LAKE - Oshkiimaajitahdah's Annual Spring Back to Work Job Fair was held at the Red Lake Humanities Center on Tuesday, March 8, 2018. From 11 AM to 3 PM over 20 employers were available with booths set up to take applications and answer questions about available employment opportunities. Snacks and door prizes were also available. The event was sponsored by Oshkiimaajitahdah, located in Redby, Minnesota. See their page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oshkiimaajitahda...
Alicia Rose Cloud December 8, 1988 ~ March 5, 2018 (age 29) Alicia Rose Cloud, 29, "Makoons" which means "Little Bear" of Ponemah, Minnesota passed to the spirit world on March 5, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born to Wesley and Deborah (Fineday) Cloud on December 8, 1988 in Bemidji, MN. Alicia was the youngest of five. She was very friendly and had a lot of friends. Many she considered her Broz and Sisters. Alicia loved to listen to music, dance, watching Netflix, going to the casino...
The Red Lake Comprehensive Health Dental Prevention Program had a wonderful month celebrating Dental Health Month throughout February. They educated the Headstart Program with a fun little skit. A handful of children dressed up as teeth as Beth Schmid, the Dental Hygienist and Olivia Ringstad talked to the children about healthy and unhealthy food options for a happy healthy smile. The children then brushed and flossed to remove the good and bad food choices on their classmates. Thank You...
Gary Joe Whaweotten April 21, 1948 ~ March 5, 2018 (age 69) Gary Joe Wahweotten, age 69, of Deer River, journeyed to the spirit world on Monday, March 5, 2018 at the Grand Village in Grand Rapids. Gary was born on April 21, 1948 in Holton, KS the son of Joe and Evelyn (Fitzsimmons) Wahweotten. Gary grew up in Mayetta, KS and later resided in Deer River area for a few years. He loved to go to the casino and ride his bike around town and also to attend pow-wows. Gary also loved to spend time with...
RED LAKE - Former Red Lake Nation Tribal Chairman Floyd "Buck" Jourdain has announced his candidacy and is seeking re-election to the Red Lake Tribal Council as Chairman. Citing a lack of economic progress, ineffective government administration and increased social problems, Jourdain felt obligated to seek leadership." The overall moral of our tribe is at an extremely low level," said Jourdain who recently attended the Red Lake Nation State of the Band address delivered by seated Chairman...
St. Paul students want gun control, and they want it now. That’s what hundreds of students chanted as they marched (and sometimes ran) from Central High School in St. Paul to Leif Erickson Park near the Capitol Wednesday morning during the Minnesota High School Walkout, an event supporting gun control. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/07/thousands-of-high-school-students-skipped-school-to-march-and-rally-for-gun-control/...
Upset that the woman had turned down his romantic advances, a Minneapolis man urinated in his co-worker’s water bottle, authorities say. Conrrado Cruz Perez, 47, was charged with two counts of adulterating a substance with bodily fluids, according to the criminal complaint filed against him in Ramsey County District Court. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/07/minneapolis-man-urinated-in-coworkers-water-bottle-after-she-rejected-him-perkins-vadnais-heights/...
MOORHEAD, Minn. – The driver of a vehicle who was wounded in an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 94 on Monday, March 5, allegedly tried to shoot a Minnesota State Patrol trooper in the head, before being shot herself in the arm, according to Clay County District Court documents filed in the case of a male passenger. According to the court documents: https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/07/woman-tried-to-shoot-trooper-in-head-before-he-shot-her-near-moorhead-court-documents-say/...
An 11-year-old girl was taken into custody Tuesday night after a threat was made against two Cloquet schools. Cloquet police were notified Tuesday evening of a threat posted to social media, referring to Cloquet High School and Cloquet Middle School. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/07/11-year-old-minnesota-girl-arrested-after-school-threat/...
The Mall of America wants to build an enormous water park costing more than $150 million. According to a presentation to the Bloomington City Council on Tuesday, mall owner Triple 5 proposes to build the water park in a new addition to the east of the mall. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/07/whoosh-moa-mall-of-america-hopes-150-million-water-park-makes-a-splash/...
Grabbing someone’s buttocks, over the clothes, is not currently against the law in Minnesota. There’s actually a specific exception that excludes “the intentional touching of the clothing covering the immediate area of the buttocks” from the state’s sexual conduct statutes. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/07/mn-lawmakers-want-to-make-butt-grabbing-illegal-currently-theres-a-clothed-buttocks-exception/...
Forest Lake City Council Member Michael Freer has resigned his post, months after being accused of not living in the city. Freer called Forest Lake City Hall on Wednesday morning and announced that he would be resigning as of noon, Interim City Administrator Dan Undem said. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/07/controversial-forest-lake-council-member-resigns-he-was-accused-of-not-living-in-the-city/...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida House passed a school safety bill Wednesday that includes new restrictions on rifle sales and a program to arm some teachers, sending the measure to the governor for his signature. The vote of 67-50 reflected a mix of Republicans and Democrats in support and opposition. The measure, a response to the shootings at a Parkland high school that left 17 dead, is supported by the victims’ families. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/07/grand-jury-to-hear-from-family-who-took-in-shooting-suspect...
RED LAKE -- Forman Red Lake Tribal Chairman Floyd “Buck” Jourdain announced Wednesday that he plans to run for re-election, four years after current chairman Darrell Seki, Sr. ousted him. Jourdain told the Pioneer that he decided to run about a year ago after observing what he sees as missteps by the current administration and talking with tribal members. Seki defeated Jourdain 1,907 to 1,284 votes in the 2014 election. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/government-and-politics/4414420-former-red-lake-chairman-jourdain-run-a...
WALKER -- A Bemidji man found dead at the International Eelpout Festival on Feb. 25 died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office released the cause of 21-year-old Sam Schooley’s death Wednesday, more than a week after Schooley’s body was found in a fish house on Leech Lake. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/accidents/4414375-eelpout-festival-death-ruled-accidental...
A new report to the Minnesota Legislature lays out a path for safe and sustainable water reuse to become a bigger part of the state’s overall water management picture in the near future. Water reuse is the capture and use of stormwater, wastewater, and subsurface water to meet water demands for uses such as flushing, irrigation, cooling, washing, industrial processes and drinking. Water reuse has become increasingly common in states like California, Texas and Florida where water is scarcer and demand is greater than in Minnesota. Even in w...
Thief River Falls - The Red Lake Lady Warriors captured the Section 8A East Championship title for the second year in a row at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, defeating Win-E-Mac 83-49. They will play for the Section 8A Championship and a chance to return to the state tournament next week against #1 of the West Section 8A Champions Stephen-Argyle on Friday, March 9th at 7 PM at the REA. Red Lake won Section 8A last year over East Grand Forks Sacred Heart. Red Lake scored fir...
Thief River Falls - The Red Lake Lady Warriors captured the Section 8A East Championship title for the second year in a row at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, defeating Win-E-Mac 83-49. They will play for the Section 8A Championship and a chance to return to the state tournament next week against #1 of the West Section 8A Champions Stephen-Argyle on Friday, March 9th at 7 PM at the REA. Red Lake won Section 8A last year over East Grand Forks Sacred Heart. Red Lake scored fir...
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...
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 - 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,...
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...
