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St. Paul, MN (April 10, 2017) – At least 1,400 people living on the Red Lake, White Earth, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, Bois Forte, and Fond du Lac reservations are experiencing literal- or near-homelessness, according to Homelessness and near-homelessness on six Minnesota American Indian reservations: Findings from the 2015 Study. The report, which summarizes results of the reservation survey conducted in conjunction with the Wilder Research triennial statewide homeless study, includes findings a...
TIWAHE [ti-wah-hay] noun: the Dakota word for family that represents the connection and responsibility to protect all living things around you. Tackling systemic issues, changing behavior, and finding solutions is a tall feat for anyone but – what if it was with a whole nation watching? The TIWAHE Initiative began as an idea to better serve Tribal communities in their social service needs, a historically underfunded sector of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) budget. The tide changed in 2015 w...
New Study Looks at Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture on Regional Economy and What Artists Need to Make a Living and a Life in the Area SAINT PAUL, MN: A new study on the health and impact of the nonprofit arts and culture sector in North Central Minnesota will be released at 1:30 PM on April 29, 2017, by Creative Minnesota, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and the Region 2 Arts Council. The presentation of the results will be made in at the Arts Expo at the Rail River Folk School, 303 Railroad Street SW, Bemidji, followed by a brief...
BEMIDJI) - Paul Bunyan Communications is excited to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Pick-It March Mania Challenge. Over 600 participants entered the free online contest to pick the winners of the college basketball tournament games for a chance to win a credit on a Paul Bunyan Communications account. Winners of the 2nd Annual Paul Bunyan Communications Pick It March Mania Challenge. The top 10 finishers all won a credit on their Paul Bunyan Communications account. 1st Place- $500 credit C...
On Friday, March 31, 2017, Red Lake Chairman Darrell G. Seki, Sr. presented the State of the Band Address to a packed Red Lake Casino Convention Center. The following is a transcript and notes on his presentation. State of the Band Address Darrell G. Seki, Sr., Chairman, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Testimony by Chairman Seki in Washington DC The United States and its agencies have a trust responsibility to the Red Lake Nation, which must be honored regardless of political dispute over budg...
On Saturday, April 8, 2017, all four districts held Easter Activities for their communities Some activities included Easter egg hunts, games for the kids, and prize giveaways. Photographs by members of the community....
Class 1A Boys Quarterfinals Minneapolis North 83, Red Lake 46: Defending MSHSL Class A champion #1 Minneapolis North Community (30-2) advances to the state semifinals with a 93-46 win over Red Lake (25-5) on Thursday at Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. The Polars, competing in the state tournament for the 21st time in program history, are seeking a seventh state title. They'll face the #5 Springfield / #4 Nevis winner in the semifinals on Friday at noon at Target...
Class 1A Boys Quarterfinals Minneapolis North 83, Red Lake 46: Defending MSHSL Class A champion #1 Minneapolis North Community (30-2) advances to the state semifinals with a 93-46 win over Red Lake (25-5) on Thursday at Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. The Polars, competing in the state tournament for the 21st time in program history, are seeking a seventh state title. They'll face the #5 Springfield / #4 Nevis winner in the semifinals on Friday at noon at Target...
Section 8A Championship – Red Lake 71 vs. Stephen-Argyle 60 The Red Lake Warriors overcame a 33-29 halftime to defeat the Stephen-Argyle Storm and win their fourth consecutive Section 8A championship. The Warriors outscored the Storm 42-27 in the second half thanks in large part to a 16-3 run that Red Lake put together. Kendall Whitefeather came off the Red Lake bench to lead all scorers in the game with 23 points. Rob McClain added 16 points as the Warriors picked up their eleventh win in t...
Section 8A Championship – Red Lake 71 vs. Stephen-Argyle 60 The Red Lake Warriors overcame a 33-29 halftime to defeat the Stephen-Argyle Storm and win their fourth consecutive Section 8A championship. The Warriors outscored the Storm 42-27 in the second half thanks in large part to a 16-3 run that Red Lake put together. Kendall Whitefeather came off the Red Lake bench to lead all scorers in the game with 23 points. Rob McClain added 16 points as the Warriors picked up their eleventh win in t...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - #3 Cromwell-Wright (26-4) converted 13 three-pointers to snap Red Lake's (24-3) 15-game winning streak 71-41 in the Class A quarterfinals at Mariucci Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Cromwell-Wright made 9-of-16 three-pointers before the break and defended the arc well, holding the Warriors to 0-7 three-point shooting to mount a 46-15 lead at the half. The Cardinals were led by Chelsea Swatek with 23 points and nine rebounds as she delivered 4-9 from...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - #3 Cromwell-Wright (26-4) converted 13 three-pointers to snap Red Lake's (24-3) 15-game winning streak 71-41 in the Class A quarterfinals at Mariucci Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Cromwell-Wright made 9-of-16 three-pointers before the break and defended the arc well, holding the Warriors to 0-7 three-point shooting to mount a 46-15 lead at the half. The Cardinals were led by Chelsea Swatek with 23 points and nine rebounds as she delivered 4-9 from...
Section 8A East Championship – #2 Cass Lake/Bena 63 vs. #1 Red Lake 80 The Red Lake Warriors and Cass Lake-Bena Panthers met for the fourth time this season when the two teams played for the East Sub-Section 8A Championship Tuesday night in Thief River Falls. Of the the four meetings this season, Tuesday's game was by far the closest but ended with the same result as the Warriors held off the Panthers to claim the Sub-Section title. With the game tied at 57-57 with 7:10 remaining in the game, t...
Section 8A East Championship – #2 Cass Lake/Bena 63 vs. #1 Red Lake 80 The Red Lake Warriors and Cass Lake-Bena Panthers met for the fourth time this season when the two teams played for the East Sub-Section 8A Championship Tuesday night in Thief River Falls. Of the the four meetings this season, Tuesday's game was by far the closest but ended with the same result as the Warriors held off the Panthers to claim the Sub-Section title. With the game tied at 57-57 with 7:10 remaining in the game, t...
Section 8A Championship – Red Lake 67 vs. Sacred Heart 52 The Red Lake Girls basketball team was hoping to make history Friday night by winning their first ever Section 8A championship. The Lady Warriors made their dream of going to the State Tournament come true by defeating the defending Section 8A champion East Grand Forks Sacred Heart Eagles in Thief River Falls. Red Lake jumped out to a 7-0 lead and set the tempo to the game early. Sacred Heart would come back and take their first lead o...
Section 8A Championship– Red Lake 67 vs. Sacred Heart 52 The Red Lake Girls basketball team was hoping to make history Friday night by winning their first ever Section 8A championship. The Lady Warriors made their dream of going to the State Tournament come true by defeating the defending Section 8A champion East Grand Forks Sacred Heart Eagles in Thief River Falls. Red Lake jumped out to a 7-0 lead and set the tempo to the game early. Sacred Heart would come back and take their first lead of t...
Section 8A East Semifinal – #4 Fosston 46 vs. #1 Red Lake 70 The Red Lake Warriors broke open a close game and cruised to the 70-46 win over Fosston Saturday in the East Sub-Section 8A Semi-FInals in Thief RIver Falls. The first half featured three ties and ten lead changes, but the Warriors controlled the second half by outscoring Fosston 37-18. Robert Beaulieu led Red Lake with 19 points as the Warriors picked up their ninth win in their last ten games and improved their overall record to 23-4...
Section 8A East Quarterfinal – #9 Mahnomen 49 vs. #1 Red Lake 85 The Red Lake Warriors overcame a slow start to advance in the East Sub-Section 8A Tournament Thursday night at Bemidji State. The Mahnomen Indians jumped out to an early lead as Red Lake didn't score their first points of the game until 14:26 remined in the first half. Mahnomen held a 20-16 lead with 5:54 remaining in the first half but that's when Red Lake started to put things together. With the score tied at 22-22, the W...
Section 8A East Quarterfinal – #9 Mahnomen 49 vs. #1 Red Lake 85 The Red Lake Warriors overcame a slow start to advance in the East Sub-Section 8A Tournament Thursday night at Bemidji State. The Mahnomen Indians jumped out to an early lead as Red Lake didn't score their first points of the game until 14:26 remined in the first half. Mahnomen held a 20-16 lead with 5:54 remaining in the first half but that's when Red Lake started to put things together. With the score tied at 22-22, the W...
Section 8A East Championship – #1 Red Lake 86 vs. #3 Clearbrook Gonvick 54 The top seeded Red Lake Warriors made history on Tuesday night by making it to their first ever Section Championship game with the win over Clearbrook-Gonvick. The Lady Warriors jumped out to a 10-0 lead and held the Bears scoreless until 14:06 remained in the first half. The Bears were able to get to within one point at 14-13 but that's as close as they would get for the rest of the evening. The Warriors would e...
Section 8A East Championship – #1 Red Lake 86 vs. #3 Clearbrook Gonvick 54 The top seeded Red Lake Warriors made history on Tuesday night by making it to their first ever Section Championship game with the win over Clearbrook-Gonvick. The Lady Warriors jumped out to a 10-0 lead and held the Bears scoreless until 14:06 remained in the first half. The Bears were able to get to within one point at 14-13 but that's as close as they would get for the rest of the evening. The Warriors would e...
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...
Are you helping invasive pests spread in Minnesota or around our country? You may have heard that invasive plant pests and diseases are primarily introduced through commercial trade—that’s true. But once they are here, these destructive plant pests don’t move far on their own; they are mostly spread by us. Through our everyday actions—when we take firewood from home to our campsite, mail a gift of homegrown fruits or plants, or order plants, seeds or fruit online—we can contribute to the unintentional spread of any number of destructi...
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT REGULATORY AGENT GAMING COMMISSION Open: April 10, 2017 Closing: April 28, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. SUMMARY: Observes Red Lake Gaming Operations to ensure all Regulations and Procedures are being implemented at the Gaming Facilities for compliance as required by the National Indian Gaming Commission MICS, Tribal State Compact, Red Lake Gaming Ordinance, Red Lake Gaming Commission Rules and Regulations and Title 31 Regulations. Reports to Director, full-time positions w/benefits,...
MOORHEAD, Minn. — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., met with constituents in Moorhead Monday evening, April 10, to come up with a "magical" health care solution during a time when he says the country has never been more polarized . "I'm here to see if anybody has got the magic solution," Peterson said in front of a crowd of more than 100 people. "If you do, I would love to hear it. We need to do something to help these people who are hurting. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4248791-constituents-talk-medicare-all-town-ha...