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Articles from the May 12, 2017 edition


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  • Warriors in last stretch of season, lose to undefeated Walker-Hackensack-Akley

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    The Red Lake Warriors in their last stretch of this season, lose to undefeated Walker-Hackensack-Akley in Red Lake....

  • 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicks off in Red Lake - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    RED LAKE - The 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicked off in Red Lake on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Red Lake High School. Presentations and workshops began about 9 AM on Wednesday morning and would run until 3 PM each day. Some topics included cultural identity, self-esteem, complacency and being self-driven and motivation and inspiration. A walk against meth and heroin took place at 3:30 PM, followed by entertainment at 6 PM, which included a fashion show, comedy and a hypnotist....

  • 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicks off in Red Lake - Set 2 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    RED LAKE - The 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicked off in Red Lake on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Red Lake High School. Presentations and workshops began about 9 AM on Wednesday morning and would run until 3 PM each day. Some topics included cultural identity, self-esteem, complacency and being self-driven and motivation and inspiration. A walk against meth and heroin took place at 3:30 PM, followed by entertainment at 6 PM, which included a fashion show, comedy and a hypnotist....

  • Lady Warriors improving, but drop two games to Blackduck in double-header

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors are improving, but drop two games to Blackduck in double-header on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Red Lake....

  • Lady Warriors win two games in home double-header against Cass Lake - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Cass Lake Panthers on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, winning both games in the double-header. Red Lake Junior Varsity lost their first game and won their second. The Lady Warriors will host Blackduck on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in another double-header....

  • Nevis Tigers take down Lady Warriors in Red Lake - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    Nevis Tigers take down Lady Warriors in Red Lake on Monday, May 8, 2017. Red Lake's Junior Varsity wins their game, however....

  • 2017 Red Lake High School Prom - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    The 2017 Red Lake High School Prom was held at the new cafeteria at Red Lake High School on Saturday, May 6th....

  • 2017 Red Lake High School Prom - Set 2 - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    The 2017 Red Lake High School Prom was held at the new cafeteria of the Red Lake High School on Saturday, May 6th....

  • 7th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Gathering held in Red Lake - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    RED LAKE - Over 400 elders gathered on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Seven Clans Casino Event Center, all to take part in Day One of Red Lake's 7th Annual Elder's Gathering. Breakfast and registration began at 8 AM, followed by Opening Ceremonies of the Red Lake Nation Honor Guard, Red Lake Royalty, Honor Songs by the drum group Eyabay and the Welcome and Opening Remarks by Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki, Sr. The event, open to Red Lake Elders 55 and over, was designed to be both...

  • Red Lake Chairman Darrell G. Seki, Sr. presents State of the Band Address - P30

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    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...

  • Red Lake stumbles in 93-46 loss to Minneapolis North in opening round of Class A State Tournament - P35

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    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...

  • Red Lake Warriors win 4th Consecutive Section 8A Championship with 71-60 win over Stephen-Argyle - P39

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    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...

  • Lady Warriors hit slump in 71-41 loss to Cromwell-Wright - P39

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    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...

  • Red Lake Warriors 4-Peat East Sub-Section 8A Championship with 80-63 win over Cass Lake - P41

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    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...

  • Lady Warriors win first ever Sub-Section 8A Championship with dominating 86-54 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick - P46

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 12, 2017

    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...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: 'Education opens doors': Banquet recognizes American Indian high schoolers

    May 12, 2017

    BEMIDJI -- Before they walk across the stage at their school-wide commencement later this month, a group of American Indian seniors at Bemidji High School got some special recognition. Bemidji Area Schools leaders, including Superintendent Jim Hess and BHS Principal Brian Stefanich, presented special certificates to 31 soon-to-be graduates at Thursday’s American Indian Seniors Honor Banquet. The banquet is designed to highlight the students’ academic accomplishments in a state with one of the country’s most pronounced achievement gaps. http:...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: An easier path to Bemidji State: BSU to sign dual-enrollment agreements with four tribal colleges

    May 12, 2017

    BEMIDJI—Graduates from four Minnesota tribal colleges will soon be presented with a smoother path to Bemidji State University. Leaders from Leech Lake, Red Lake, White Earth, and Fond du Lac tribal colleges are set to sign four dual-enrollment agreements with the university Friday. That means tribal college students who finish their two-year degrees are automatically accepted at BSU and can start studying there without an admission fee. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/education/4265726-easier-path-bemidji-state-bsu-sign-d...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Red Lake man sentenced for stabbing

    May 12, 2017

    MINNEAPOLIS—A Red Lake man who stabbed another man several times in the face and torso was sentenced to three years and one month in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Harold James Johnson, Jr. pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in December to one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4265524-red-lake-man-sentenced-stabbing...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Accused kidnapper found competent, jury trial date set

    May 12, 2017

    BEMIDJI -- A Bemidji man accused of kidnapping and raping a 5-year-old girl has been found competent to stand trial. According to an order from Ninth District Court Judge Shari Schluchter, Jacob William Kinn, 33, is able to rationally consult with his attorneys, understand court proceedings and participate in his own defense. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4265483-accused-kidnapper-found-competent-jury-trial-date-set...

  • REP GROSSELL URGES GOVERNOR DAYTON TO COMPROMISE ON BUFFER LEGISLATION

    May 12, 2017

    ST. PAUL, MN—Representative Matt Grossell, R-Clearbrook, is adding his voice to the growing bipartisan coalition of legislators, agriculture, and other stakeholders urging Governor Dayton to compromise on changes to the state buffer law set to go into effect later this year. To date, Governor Dayton has flatly refused to even discuss changes, despite a broad coalition of farmers, agriculture groups, legislators, and others who are urging changes to make it more fair and workable for landowners and local units of government. “The bipartisan gro...

  • 2 - Cook/Housekeeper

    May 12, 2017

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 2 - Cook/Housekeeper 1- OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH (NEW BEGINNINGS) 1 – RLNC Child Care Center Open: May 15, 2017 Closing: May 26, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Primary Function: To provide assistance to the Child Care Center by cooking, housekeeping, including but not limited to inventory, ordering supplies, and will provide supervision to the children at play/naps/meals when needed. To ensure a physically safe, secure and emotionally healthy environment for the children at all times. Reports t...

  • California-based Chickasaw jeweler to unveil new collection at Artesian Arts Festival

    Brandon Frye, Chickasaw Nation Media Relations|May 12, 2017

    SULPHUR, Okla. -- Chickasaw jeweler Kristen Dorsey will unveil her new "Hatchet Women" collection Memorial Day weekend at the Artesian Arts Festival May 27. Dorsey will be available throughout the festival to discuss her work, which draws from her Chickasaw heritage, life experiences, and personal style. Her art encompasses all sorts of personal adornments--rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings and gorgets. "I have always been drawn to the stories of heroines, women throughout history...

  • Famed Locust Grove artist to showcase talents at Artesian Arts Festival

    Lone Beasley, Chickasaw Nation Media Relations|May 12, 2017

    After 40 years of honing his talent, celebrated Cherokee ceramic artist Bill Glass Jr., has distilled the secret to his success down to its finest components. “Follow your heart; follow your medium and really explore it,” he says. Glass said creating art is not always a top-down enterprise. Often the medium can dictate its own creativity if the artist is paying close enough attention. “Listen to your medium. Get deep into your medium and try to let your medium push you into being creative too,” he said. His numerous awards and honors testify...

  • Trump contradicts White House on reasons for Comey firing

    May 12, 2017

    WASHINGTON — Contradicting previous White House explanations, President Donald Trump has declared he had planned to fire FBI Director James Comey all along, regardless of whether top Justice Department officials recommended the stunning step. His assertions came as Comey's temporary replacement joined in, contradicting other administration statements on the snowballing controversy. In an interview with NBC News, Trump also said he'd asked Comey point-blank if he was under investigation and was assured three times he was not. Trump showed no c...

  • Minnesota regulators approve historic Xcel Energy rate increase of $244 million

    May 12, 2017

    Minnesota utility regulators Thursday approved a landmark four-year rate deal for Xcel Energy that will ultimately raise residential rates by 10.6 percent — though a big chunk of that increase is already in place. The rate case is uncommon in two ways. It’s the first multiyear rate plan in Minnesota for investor-owned Xcel, made possible by a 2015 state law change. http://www.startribune.com/state-regulators-approve-xcel-rate-increase/422056123/...

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