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Articles from the April 2, 2015 edition


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  • Seki Presents State of the Band Message

    Michael Meuers|Apr 2, 2015

    An estimated 700 Band members, and friends of Red Lake Nation slowly streamed into the Red Lake Humanities Center on Friday, March 27, 2014, to attend the annual State of the Band Address scheduled to begin at about 11:00 a.m. A simple but elegant look decorated the covered basketball court known as Red Lake Humanities. Scores of white covered tables faced the stage. Tribal programs had booths near the entrance to the building, many hosting drawings for giveaways. Gigantic flags of Red Lake...

  • Fire danger remains high in area

    Apr 2, 2015

    BEMIDJI -- Significant winds, higher temperatures and humidity have put Beltrami County into the “high” to “very high” status for fire danger, officials said. “In general, the spring, because of all the dead grass, in a general synopsis, we’re in high fire danger because of the available fields and the dead grass,” said Dan Carroll, who works in fire prevention at the Bemidji area office of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Then, day-to-day, we’ll moderate that, change it, based on the actual weather.” http://www.bemidjip...

  • The Sanford Center Bemijigamaag Powwow

    Apr 2, 2015

    FOR THE FIRST TIME – In Bemidji, MN. On behalf of the Sanford Center, Northern Community Radio KAXE/KBXE FM, and KOJB 90.1 FM The Eagle, we are proud to announce, "The Sanford Center Bemijigamaag Powwow" presented by Leech Lake Nation, Red Lake Nation, and White Earth Nation, will be hosted at the Sanford Center Arena / George W. Neilson Convention Center on Saturday, April 4th from 1pm – 10pm. This historic event will feature the tradition of POWWOW in all its entirety with the use of Jum...

  • Governor Mark Dayton to Attend Sanford Center Bemijigamaag Powwow, Saturday, April 4th, 2015

    Apr 2, 2015

    The City of Bemidji and the Sanford Center are pleased to announce that Governor Mark Dayton has accepted our invitation to attend the 2015 Bemijigamaag Powwow to be held at the Sanford Center on Saturday, April 4 at 1:00pm. "We are honored to host Governor Mark Dayton at this exciting community event," said Mayor Rita Albrecht. "Bemidji is at the center of three tribal nations and is the perfect place for the Governor and our communities to come together to celebrate Ojibwe culture and...

  • 2015 Red Lake State of the Band - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2015

    Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. presented the 2015 Red Lake State of the Band on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Red Lake Humanities Center. Full speech on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H-PkCey-dM...

  • School Superintendent Testifies Before Senate Committee

    Michael Meuers|Apr 2, 2015

    Dr. Anne Lundquist, Superintendent at Red Lake School District #38 addressed the Budget Division Legislative Committee on K-12 Education on Thursday March 26th, in St. Paul to testify in support of increased funding for transportation sparsity as outlined in Senate file 741. The bill authored by Bemidji Senator Tom Saxhaug of Grand Rapids, titled "Transportation sparsity revenue allowance," modifies the calculation of transportation sparsity revenue to provide additional revenue to: districts...

  • Chairman Seki Presents State of the Band - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2015

    Chairman Darrell Seki presented the State of the Band on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Red Lake Humanities Center. Full speech on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H-PkCey-dM...

  • At the Sugar Bush Camp in Ponemah in March 2015 - P5

    Apr 2, 2015

    At the Sugar Bush Camp in Ponemah in March 2015 Photographs by David Manual, Vickey Fineday, Bagwajikwe Hallett....

  • 2015 Red Lake Head Start Pow Wow - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2015

    The Red Lake Head Start Pow Wow 2015 was held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Early Childhood Center in Red Lake. New Head Start Brave and Princess 2015-16 - Sylas Perkins and AveriAuna Schoenborn....

  • Red Lake Warriors fail to close in 59-55 loss to Maranatha Christian in State Tournament - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2015

    From KKCQ Radio Fosston Class A State Quarterfinal – Red Lake 55 vs. Maranatha Christian 59 Red Lake started out the game firing, led by Russell Kingbird's 15 points at half time. The Warriors led 36-24 at halftime but Maranatha slowly came back, gaining momentum while taking advantage of missed shots and some key Red Lake turnovers midway through the second half and late in the game. Free throws proved to be key as they are in any game, especially in a tight state quarterfinal game with a trip...

  • Red Lake Baseball and Softball Practice is Underway for 2015 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2015

    Red Lake Baseball and Softball Practice is Underway for 2015 Schedules should be coming out soon....

  • Red Lake Warriors Send Off to State Tournament - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2015

    Red Lake Warriors Send Off to State Tournament on Wednesday, March 11, 2015....

  • Red Lake Warriors go back to state with 81-75 win over Win-E-Mac - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2015

    From KKCQ Sports Radio Section 8A Championship – Red Lake 81 vs. Win-E-Mac 75 It was an electric atmosphere at Ralph Englestad Arena in Thief River Falls Friday night as the Red Lake Warriors battled the Win-E-Mac Patriots for the Section 8A Championship. Over 2,300 fans were in attendance as the Warriors were trying to defend the Section Championship they won last year over the Northern Freeze. Red Lake had to get by a Win-E-Mac team that was coming off a very impressive win over S...

  • Lady Warriors upset by Walker-Hackensack-Akley 51-46 in East Section 8A semifinal - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2015

    From KKCQ Sports Radio Section 8A East Semifinal – #5 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley 51 vs. #1 Red Lake 46 The Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves were outscored by the Red Lake Warriors by a combined score of 147-90 in their two regular season games. In fact, the Warriors defeated the Wolves 80-37 on February 24th. It's a good thing the Wolves have a short memory as they pulled off a major upset Saturday afternoon in the East Sub-Section 8A Semi-Finals in Thief River Falls. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley trail...

  • Free eye exams for service animals at participating BluePearl hospitals

    Apr 2, 2015

    EDEN PRARIE, Minn. – Ophthalmologists from BluePearl Veterinary Partners will be conducting free eye exams for service animals during this year’s 8th Annual ACVO & StokesRx National Service Animal Eye Exam Event in May. The eye exams will be provided free of charge to eligible animals, including those who provide the following services: detection, guidance, handicapped assistance, police/military, search and rescue and therapy. Registration for the free eye exams must be completed by service animal owners or handlers at ACVOeyeexam.org by April...

  • PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST - RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

    Apr 2, 2015

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS Open: April 2, 2015 Closing April 23, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m. SUMMARY: Responsible for the public relations initiatives for the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. Creates, manages, and implements public relation campaigns with the goal of enriching a company's position within the public eye. Maintains strong relationships with local media contacts. Reporting to the Executive Administrative Officer, full-time position...

  • CCHF Warns Americans of Proposed National Patient Tracking System, Urges Public Comment by April 3

    Apr 2, 2015

    ST. PAUL, Minn.—Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.org), a Minnesota-based national organization dedicated to preserving patient-centered health care and protecting patient and privacy rights, is warning Americans of a federal plan to impose a National Medical Records System to track and analyze patient data and control doctors. The Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology (ONC) is taking public comments through 5 p.m. Friday, April 3 regarding the proposed National Patient Tracking Sys...

  • FRONT LINE CASHIER - Seven Clans Casinos – Thief River Falls

    Apr 2, 2015

    **EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING** FRONT LINE CASHIER RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos – Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: March 31, 2015 CLOSES: April 14, 2015 POSITION OBJECTIVES: Under the supervision of the prevailing Cage/Vault Supervisor is responsible to assists guests with monetary transactions for Seven Clans Casinos. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Secures necessary information from guests and associates before making exchanges of coins, currency, tokens, cou...

  • ECU's Business Week registration underway

    Apr 2, 2015

    ADA, Okla. – Stacey Bolin is preparing again for an influx of extremely focused high school students wishing to advance careers in the field of business. Bolin, director of the Wilburn L. Smith Center for Entrepreneurship & Oklahoma Business Week at East Central University, said registration of students is underway and will continue through April 17 The fourth annual educational opportunity begins May 31 through June 5 at ECU in Ada. Many of the finest, most innovative and brightest high school students from across several states will learn b...

  • Injunuity reschedules concert May 2

    Apr 2, 2015

    ADA, Okla. – Native American band "Injunuity" will present its live performance at 7 p.m. May 2 at the McSwain Theatre. The band's Feb. 28 show was cancelled due to inclement weather. The band began in 2007 as the duo of Jeff Carpenter (Chickasaw) on acoustic guitar and Brad Clonch (Mississippi Choctaw) playing native flute. They are Native American Music (NAMMYS) award winners. The band's first NAMMY came in 2008 with the debut compact disc Unconquered for which they won Debut Group of the Y...

  • No major injuries in car-school bus crash in Clearwater County

    Apr 2, 2015

    BEMIDJI -- The driver of a passenger car suffered non-life-threatening injuries after his vehicle was struck by a school bus on Wednesday afternoon in Clearwater County. The school bus was carrying five passengers and neither they or the driver were injured, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The accident occurred just before 1 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and county Highway 25, the patrol said. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/3712996-no-major-injuries-car-school-bus-crash-clearwater-county...

  • Suspect in Viking murder enters no plea; held on $500,000 bond

    Apr 2, 2015

    A pretrial hearing has been set May 12 for the suspect charged in the March 14 stabbing death of a rural Viking, Minn. man. Ray Erick Littlewolf Jr., 25, Devils Lake, did not enter a plea in his first appearance Tuesday before District Judge Tamara Yan in Marshall County District Court on felony charges of second- and third- degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. Littlewolf, who did not enter a plea, is being held on $500,000 bond without conditions, or $50,000 with conditions. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region...

  • Richanda Marie Hill

    Apr 2, 2015

    Richanda Marie Hill January 5, 1938 - Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Richanda Marie Hill, "Ho Waste Win" (Good Voice Woman), age 77, of Sisseton, South Dakota went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 at her residence. She was born on January 5, 1938 in Sisseton, South Dakota the daughter of Sam & Martha Hill. She attended school at Flandreau Indian School. Richanda did some work at the poultry in Watertown, South Dakota and also worked for the I.H.S. where she worked under the late Mrs....

  • Sen. Al Franken urges David Letterman to run for Senate

    Apr 2, 2015

    WASHINGTON -- Sen. Al Franken urged the late-night stand up comic David Letterman to run for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, according to excerpts released by CBS ahead of the broadcast. In the senator's first appearance on "The Late Show" since he was first elected in 2008, Franken talked about the controversy in Indiana surrounding a newly passed law, signed by the Republican governor, which critics say allows people or businesses to discriminate, or refuse to serve, individuals because they're gay. Letterman, an Indiana native, said he was...

  • South Dakota speed limits rise to 80 mph

    Apr 2, 2015

    States across the country have been raising their speed limits as lawmakers argue that roads and cars are safer. Idaho, Wyoming and Utah have already raised their limits to 80 mph; on one toll road in Texas, it’s 85. Minnesota, where interstate limits are 70 mph, has started raising speed limits to 60 mph on 340 miles of highways. But auto safety experts warn that with increased speed, comes increased crashes and fatalities. Already nearly one-third of motor vehicle fatalities are speed related, a figure that has remained constant for the p...

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