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After fire destroyed the historic St. Mary's Mission Church on Saturday morning, December 2, 2017 about 2:36 AM, services were held in their Mission School gym on Sunday, December 3rd. St. Mary's Mission plans to rebuild the church as soon as they can. St. Mary's Mission Church would also like to invite friends and family to join them for Mass on Sunday, December 17th, 2017 at 10:45 AM in the school gym. Bishop Michael Hoeppner will be joining them to celebrate the 3rd Advent during this...
Former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson says Minnesota Sen. Al Franken should rescind his resignation over allegations of sexual misconduct. His basic reason: It’s unfair; Franken’s presumption of innocence has been stripped. http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/11/al-franken-should-un-resign-says-former-minnesota-republican-gov-arne-carlson/...
Around 70 unionized transit workers assembled at a Metropolitan Council transportation committee meeting in Minneapolis Monday to voice concerns over an ongoing contract dispute. Job safety, arduous schedules and employee benefits were among many concerns raised by the Metro Transit workers. The demonstration coincided with a new round of contract negotiations in St. Paul between the Met Council and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005 that extended into the early evening. http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/11/metro-transit-w...
Two men charged in the May shooting death of a Minneapolis man in Fridley pleaded guilty on Monday. Johnny Earl Edwards, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, while Bryston Markeis Hill-Turnipseed, 35, pleaded guilty to aiding an offender during the commission of second-degree murder, according to a news release issued by the Anoka County attorney’s office. http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/11/two-men-charged-in-fatal-fridley-shooting-plead-guilty/...
After a St. Paul woman was cut off at a Little Canada bar, she went home and grabbed her pink stun gun, authorities say. Holding the device in one hand and pepper spray in the other, Tiffany Marie Churchill returned to the Hoggsbreath on Rice Street a short time later and began chasing the bar’s security guards, according to legal documents. http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/11/cut-off-from-alcohol-angry-st-paul-woman-returns-to-bar-with-pink-stun-gun-charges-say/...
A new study released this week by USA Today named Minnesota as the best-run state in the nation. All 50 states were ranked by “economic indicators, budget allocations, and balance sheets, in addition to a range of social measures to rank how well each state is run,” according to the article. http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/11/study-names-mn-best-run-state-due-to-low-unemployment-low-poverty-other-factors/...
Tests found no chronic wasting disease in more than 11,000 deer shot by hunters in north-central, central and southeastern Minnesota this fall, the Department of Natural Resources said Monday, giving wildlife managers some confidence that the fatal brain disease has not spread beyond a small pocket in the southeastern corner of the state. “That’s good news,” said Lou Cornicelli, the DNR’s wildlife research manager. http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/11/tests-show-no-spread-of-chronic-wasting-disease-in-minnesota/...
Adam Thielen saw a replay and accepted the outcome. Mike Zimmer saw one and still wasn’t convinced. Late in the first half of Sunday’s 31-24 loss at Carolina, Thielen thought he had scored a touchdown for the Vikings on a 4-yard pass from Case Keenum in the deep right corner of the end zone. But the play was overturned on replay, and the Vikings settled for a field goal. http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/11/vikings-coach-mike-zimmer-says-nfl-catch-rule-is-messed-up/...
Anoka County sheriff’s officials said an officer fired a gunshot while responding to a domestic disturbance in Blaine, but no one was struck. The sheriff’s office said Monday that two Centennial police officers responded to a call around 7 p.m. Sunday in the 3200 block of 91st Curve Northeast about a man who was threatening others with a butcher knife and also had a handgun. http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/11/officer-fires-gun-during-blaine-domestic-incident-suspect-in-custody/...
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is allowing transgender people to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition. The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue, and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban. Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possi...
CROSBY, Minn.—A 34-year-old north-central Minnesota man died Monday after the snowmobile he was operating fell through the ice on Serpent Lake in Crosby. Authorities received a call about 5:30 a.m. after a Crosby police officer walked out of the police station and heard someone screaming for help, Sgt. D.J. Downie of the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office's Boat and Water Division said. The officer looked across the lake, saw something shimmering and thought someone could be in water. Crosby Fire Chief Jay DeCent was called and he also could h...
FARGO – The mother of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind smiled and hugged family and supporters in the Cass County Courthouse on Monday, Dec. 11, after one of two suspects in the killing of her 22-year-old daughter changed her pleas to guilty. Although the mother, Norberta LaFontaine-Greywind, declined to comment after the hearing, she looked happy and relieved. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/crime-and-courts/4372344-update-suspect-killing-pregnant-fargo-woman-pleads-guilty...
THIEF RIVER FALLS -- Arnold Kingbird brought home MVP honors and his Cass Lake-Bena boys basketball team claimed the tournament title at the Northland Community Technical College Thief River Falls Holiday Tournament over the weekend. The Panthers defeated Stephen Argyle 79-48 in the championship game Saturday night in Thief River Falls. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/basketball/4372593-cass-lake-bena-wins-holiday-hoops-tourney...
ST. PAUL — Two Minnesota lawmakers — a Republican woman and a Democratic man — have a plan to revamp the way the state House deals with sexual harassment allegations. The plan, announced Monday, Dec. 11, would speed up the process for allegations to be addressed and allow anyone — not just fellow lawmakers — to make a complaint. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4372585-two-minnesota-lawmakers-propose-house-harassment-plan...
Winter Load Increases will begin on unrestricted highways in the NORTH FROST ZONE at 12:01 AM on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Vehicles will be allowed to operate up to 10 percent over the standard legal maximum loads on unrestricted highways during the Winter Load Increase period. However, trucks must comply with current registration weight laws and not exceed registered gross weight tolerances. Please check with local agencies (cities, counties and townships) prior to increasing any weights on...
St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program is now accepting new members. Ten randomly selected new members who apply before December 31, 2017 will receive a Minnesota Grown prize pack, which includes a metal “Proud Member” sign and a Minnesota Grown hat. Farms, farmers’ markets and food businesses that sell products grown or raised in Minnesota may register at one of two membership levels. New Minnesota Grown members will join a statewide network of more than 1,300 existing members. “A Minnesota Grown mem...
OGEMA, Minn. (Valley News Live) 5 people are in jail after a drug bust in Becker County, Minnesota. Around 6:40pm December 10th, law enforcement executed a search warrant at 36089 Moose Street in rural Ogema, Minnesota which is south of Mahnomen. Officers recovered Meth, marijuana, two firearm and over $6,000 dollars in cash. 40-year-old Jason Hanks Sr., 31-year-old Spencer Hanks, 43-year-old Wayne Kohler, 30-year-old Beverly Rogers, and 39-year-old Maya Weaver-Warren were all taken into...
LITTLEROCK COMMUNITY -A Round Dance Fundraiser was held at the Little Rock Center on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The event was to raise funds for the Darren "Scruff" Cook Sr. 4th Year Memorial Singing Contest. No payouts or honorariums were offered, but a lot of singers were there in support of this event, and everyone was welcome to participate. There was good singing and dancing, along with cake walks, raffles and Taco-in-a-Bag for purchase. The event was MCed by Wes Jourdain, with the sound...
The Red Lake Community provided Christmas presents to elders living in the Elder Complex in the Red Lake Hospital Compound last week....
ED LAKE - On Thursday evening, December 7, 2017, the Red Lake Lady Warriors played host to the Walker-Hackensack-Akley Wolves, taking a 5-0 lead and never looking back. At the half Red Lake led 39-23, adding 28 more points in the second half and holding the Wolves to just 17. Alexis Desjarlait led all scorers with a solid 33 points, Autumn Holthusen hit for 14, Angel McClain and Gericka Kingbird each added 5 and LaShaun Roy had 4. Emma Deagan and Katie Benjamin each had 9 for the Wolves. The...
RED LAKE - On Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017, the Red Lake High School Band, directed by Julie Aas, performed their first concert of the year, "Sounds of the Season." This hour long concert began with the Beginner's Band who performed Sousa's Cadets and Angels on Parade. The Concert Band then joined them with Clash of Warrior and Christmas Mash Up. The Concert Band them performed Beauty and the Beast, A Visit from St. Nicholas (narrated by Dan Rogers), Celtic Air and Dance #3, The Tempest,...
RED LAKE - On Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017, the Red Lake High School Band, directed by Julie Aas, performed their first concert of the year, "Sounds of the Season." This hour long concert began with the Beginner's Band who performed Sousa's Cadets and Angels on Parade. The Concert Band then joined them with Clash of Warrior and Christmas Mash Up. The Concert Band them performed Beauty and the Beast, A Visit from St. Nicholas (narrated by Dan Rogers), Celtic Air and Dance #3, The Tempest,...
RED LAKE - On Thursday evening, December 7, 2017, the Red Lake Lady Warriors played host to the Walker-Hackensack-Akley Wolves, taking a 5-0 lead and never looking back. At the half Red Lake led 39-23, adding 28 more points in the second half and holding the Wolves to just 17. Alexis Desjarlait led all scorers with a solid 33 points, Autumn Holthusen hit for 14, Angel McClain and Gericka Kingbird each added 5 and LaShaun Roy had 4. Emma Deagan and Katie Benjamin each had 9 for the Wolves. The...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes on Friday, December 1, 2017, with the Drakes striking first and never losing their lead. Although the Warriors kept pace throughout the game, they couldn't pull it together enough to overcome Blackduck's defense and overtake them. The Warriors trailed 41-32 at the half and both teams scored 36 in the second half. Red Lake had beat Blackduck 2 times last year and several times in previous years. The Warriors were led by Andre Harrison...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes on Friday, December 1, 2017, with the Drakes striking first and never losing their lead. Although the Warriors kept pace throughout the game, they couldn't pull it together enough to overcome Blackduck's defense and overtake them. The Warriors trailed 41-32 at the half and both teams scored 36 in the second half. Red Lake had beat Blackduck 2 times last year and several times in previous years. The Warriors were led by Andre Harrison...
