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On Friday, January 26, 2018 a drug related search warrant was executed in Red Lake by the Red Lake Department of Public Safety Drug Task Force. Officers located over 25 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, packaging materials and scales associated with drug sales and located and seized cash at the residence. Officers also arrested 7 individuals at the residence including two juveniles for tribal arrest warrants, two adult males with one male facing a federal arrest warrant and two...
Donald Leigh Lussier September 25, 1984 ~ January 26, 2018 (age 33) Donald Leigh Lussier, "Zhizhoobii'igaade giizhig" (Painted Sky), 33 years old, of Red Lake, Minnesota began his spiritual journey on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Red Lake. MN. Donnie was born on September 25, 1984 in Red Lake, MN to Tammy Cobenais and Darwin Lussier, Sr. After high school, Donnie attended Northwest Technical College for Carpentry and graduated in May of 2010. After college, he worked as a Certified Energy...
RED LAKE, MN - Almost two weeks ago on Friday, January 19, 2018 the Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears upset the Red Lake Lady Warriors in Clearbrook, 80-76, giving them their first loss in the Northland Conference. On Tuesday, January 30th, Red Lake came out on-fire and didn't let up until the end, taking a 57-21 half-time lead and shutting down the Bear's offense, allowing them just 15 points in the second half, as they cruised to a 97-42 win. The Lady Warriors hit nine 3-pointers in the first half alon...
Jennifer Rae Fairbanks April 8, 1990 ~ January 26, 2018 (age 27) Jennifer Rae Fairbanks, "Moozoons" which means "Little Moose", age 27, of Red Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Friday, January 26, 2018 from her home. She was born on April 8, 1990 in Bemidji, MN the daughter of Renee Fairbanks and Michael Whitefeather, Sr. Rae loved spending time with her daughters Delacia, Katrina and Raelynn, they meant the world to her. Rae enjoyed being with her grandpa Ebb and grandma Gloria...
RED LAKE, MN - Almost two weeks ago on Friday, January 19, 2018 the Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears upset the Red Lake Lady Warriors in Clearbrook, 80-76, giving them their first loss in the Northland Conference. On Tuesday, January 30th, Red Lake came out on-fire and didn't let up until the end, taking a 57-21 half-time lead and shutting down the Bear's offense, allowing them just 15 points in the second half, as they cruised to a 97-42 win. The Lady Warriors hit nine 3-pointers in the first half alon...
Jane Tibbetts (June 27, 1935 - January 24, 2018) Jane Tibbetts, age 82, of Ogema, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at the Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN. Jane Maureen Clark was born June 27, 1935, to Michael and Alice (Heisler) Clark in White Earth, MN. Her early childhood years were spent attending Kay's Corner School in White Earth, MN, followed by high school in Waubun. On September 24, 1954, Jane was united in marriage to Elmer Tibbetts. The couple made their home in...
Minnesotans can use their current driver's licenses for federal purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft, through Oct. 10, 2018 because Gov. Dayton asked for and received an extension to comply with the federal REAL ID requirements. The Minnesota legislature passed a law that directs the Department of Public safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DPS-DVS) to make REAL ID compliant driver's licenses available by Oct. 2018. According to a press release, DPS-DVS and MNIT are...
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is accepting applications for grants under its Native Language Immersion Initiative (NLII). First Nations will award about 12 grants of up to $90,000 each to build the capacity of and directly support Native language-immersion and culture-retention programs. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for the first year of this three-year initiative. Similar RFPs will be conducted in each of the next two years. Under NLII, First Nations is seeking to build a dialogue and a community of practice...
Minnesota has a new health commissioner and her top priority is to make sure the state’s most vulnerable people are safe. Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Jan Malcolm on Tuesday to lead the state Department of Health and address the state’s backlog of investigations into allegations of elder abuse. Malcolm replaces Dr. Ed Ehlinger, who resigned last month amid the fallout of the state’s failure to address maltreatment complaints. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/gov-mark-dayton-taps-former-health-commissioner-to-lead-struggli...
RED LAKE—Seven people were arrested and face various charges after a drug-related search warrant was executed at a residence Friday on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. According to a post on the Red Lake Police Department's Facebook page, the Red Lake Department of Public Safety Drug Task Force conducted the search warrant on Friday and found more than 25 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, packaging materials and scales associated with drug sales and located and seized cash at the residence, the post said. http://...
St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting grant applications for projects designed to improve access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, for underserved communities in low- and moderate-income areas. Grant applications are due by 4:00 p.m. CDT on March 14, 2018. The funding is available through the Good Food Access Program (GFAP). These grants will assist organizations providing needs-based technical assistance to new or existing for-profits,...
The St. Paul school board Tuesday asked teachers not to authorize a strike as they continue negotiations for a new two-year contract. During their monthly meeting, the board heard from several teachers upset with class sizes, a lack of classroom support and a dispute over where to seek additional revenue. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/st-paul-school-board-makes-final-plea-before-teachers-vote-on-strike/...
CASS LAKE, MN- Candidates for the 2018 elections were certified by the Leech Lake Reservation Tribal Council (LLRTC) at a special meeting held this morning at the Palace Casino Bingo Hall in Cass Lake, MN. All of the candidates who filed for office were certified. Pursuant to the updated Election Ordinance, a random drawing was held to determine the order candidates will be listed on the ballot. https://www.leechlakenews.com/2018/01/30/leech-lake-tribal-council-certifies-candidates-2018-election/...
A SWAT team stormed a hotel room on the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus in Minneapolis to end a 38-hour standoff Tuesday after a man who claimed to be armed started setting small fires and threatened to burn the building down, police said. University police Chief Matt Clark said officers used a battering ram to enter the man’s sixth-floor room Tuesday afternoon at the Graduate Hotel after chemical irritants and flash-bang grenades failed to flush out the man, who had made “multiple threats that he was going to kill himself and other...
CASS LAKE—Leech Lake's longtime secretary/treasurer Arthur "Archie" LaRose was certified Tuesday as a candidate for the band's upcoming June election over the objections of an opponent and two other members of the tribal council. During an acrimonious meeting Tuesday morning held at the Palace Casino Hotel, District II Representative Steve White and District I Representative Penny DeVault voted against certifying LaRose. At issue is LaRose's criminal record. He was convicted of third-degree assault and trespass in 1992. http...
The fatal shooting of a woman in a St. Paul convenience store Monday occurred when she tried to stab a man, according to preliminary scanner traffic. Police said the shooter was an employee of the market. Investigators have talked to him and have made no arrests as the investigation into the shooting continues. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/scanner-report-man-fatally-shot-woman-in-st-paul-convenience-store-after-she-tried-to-stab-him/...
A former parks and recreation employee for St. Paul is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old co-worker while on the job and harassing others, authorities say. Robert Allen Foster, 63, was charged Tuesday with one count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to the criminal complaint in Ramsey County District Court. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/seasonal-worker-at-highland-golf-course-groped-teenage-coworker-harassed-others-charges-say/...
With thousands of visitors crowding into their city this week, downtown Minneapolis residents and businesses are finding ways to adjust. Some are taking it all in and rolling out the red carpet in hopes of making a buck or two. Others are sending staff home to avoid the crowds and distractions. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/super-bowl-crowds-some-minneapolis-downtowners-revel-in-the-energy-other-are-fleeing-it/...
Wade Wilson doesn’t display it, and generally doesn’t wear it. He keeps his tucked away in a briefcase in his closet, only pulling it out when people inquire about it. But yeah, he values it. A Super Bowl ring is something to behold. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/super-bowl-ring-patriots-eagles-lii-2018-minneapolis-jostens/...
In yet another effort to untangle the mystery behind Minnesota’s diminished moose population, renowned wolf researcher David Mech is reporting a stark correlation between wolf population levels and survival of moose calves. Mech was the lead author of a research paper published online this January in the journal Wildlife Society Bulletin that found rapidly increasing wolf numbers in Northeastern Minnesota from 2001 to 2009 coincided with the rapid demise of moose in the region — from nearly 9,000 moose in 2006 to fewer than 4,000 in recent win...
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Freezer-maker Electrolux says it plans to close its plant in St. Cloud by the end of 2019, a move that will affect about 900 employees. Electrolux spokeswoman Eloise Hale told WJON-AM that all the affected employees will be eligible for jobs elsewhere in the company. The company says it will invest $500 million in two other facilities in Springfield, Tenn., and in Anderson, S.C. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/electrolux-closing-plant-in-st-cloud-900-workers-affected/...
Anthony Barr has made three straight Pro Bowls for the Vikings, and he has no desire to play for another team. The 25-year-old linebacker said Tuesday he hopes to sign a long-term contract extension with Minnesota this off-season. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/lb-anthony-barr-wants-to-sign-long-term-contract-extension-with-vikings/...
At least 24 people died from domestic violence in Minnesota last year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. The number includes 19 women who died by homicide at the hands of a current or former intimate partner and five friends, family or bystanders involved in violent situations, according to the 2017 Femicide Report. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/domestic-violence-took-24-lives-in-minnesota-in-2017-report-says/...
A 20-year-old Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to stabbing two men at the Mall of America in Bloomington. Mahad Abdiaziz Abdiraham pleaded guilty last week to two counts of first-degree assault in connection with the Nov. 12 knife attack that injured two brothers in a dressing room at the mall’s Macy’s store. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/29/minneapolis-man-pleads-guilty-to-moa-stabbings-claims-jihad/...
A St. Paul man who broke into a 76-year-old woman’s home while she was sleeping and threatened to throw her down the stairs when she awoke to him robbing her was sentenced to eight years in prison. The sentence was handed down to Dequan Lesalle Bellazan by a Ramsey County judge Tuesday morning for one count of first-degree burglary, according to court records. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/30/st-paul-man-who-threatened-to-throw-elderly-woman-down-stairs-during-robbery-gets-8-years/...
