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Articles from the May 15, 2017 edition


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  • LEADER OF A MULTI-STATE HEROIN TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION SENTENCED TO 300 MONTHS IN PRISON

    May 15, 2017

    Omar Beasley and his co-conspirators trafficked heroin and other drugs to the Red Lake and White Earth Indian Reservations from Detroit, Chicago, and Minneapolis Acting United States Attorney Gregory G. Brooker today announced the sentencing of OMAR SHARIF BEASLEY, 39, for leading a multi-state heroin trafficking conspiracy. BEASLEY, who was charged along with 40 other co-defendants on May 20, 2015, pleaded guilty to Count 1 of the indictment. The defendant was sentenced today before Chief...

  • Red Lake tribal leaders respond to drug kingpin sentencing

    May 15, 2017

    RED LAKE, MN - A community scattered with signs of a constant battle with substance abuse, today the Red Lake Reservation is celebrating. After a year-long investigation revealed Omar Beasley was the kingpin in a 40-person drug ring trafficking heroin and other drugs to Red Lake and neighboring reservations, Red Lake criminal investigator Kelley Brunelle is happy to see him, behind bars. "It's a victory for Indian Country period," he said. Brunelle, said he was involved in Beasley's arrest for the first time in 2009 for drug-related charges...

  • Warrior Challenge Basketball Tournament held in Red Lake

    Chris Jourdain|May 15, 2017

    The Warrior Challenge Basketball Tournament was held in Red Lake on Saturday, May 13, 2017....

  • Redby Drug Bust results in seizures of methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana

    May 15, 2017

    On May 11, 2017 the Red Lake Department of Public Safety Drug Task Force and ERT (Emergency Response Team) executed a search warrant at a rural Redby residence and located several different types of illegal drugs during the search of the residence and recovered methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana in addition to seizing 8 firearms and approximately $4,000.00 cash. Officers arrested three occupants at the residence and they are identified as Matthew D Sayers age 41, Madison D Sayers age 23, and...

  • Lady Warriors improving, but drop two games to Blackduck in double-header - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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....

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Beltrami County, Red Lake working to reverse unemployment, poverty trends

    May 15, 2017

    This is the second of a two-part series on unemployment and poverty issues in Beltrami County. The first story ran in Saturday's Pioneer. BEMIDJI—When Beltrami County's employment program, Workforce Impact, started in January, there were 250 clients. That number has since jumped to 400. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4266712-correcting-course-beltrami-county-red-lake-working-reverse-unemployment-poverty-trends...

  • Warriors in last stretch of season, lose to undefeated Walker-Hackensack-Akley - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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 - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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....

  • Survivor Of Bemidji Bus Crash Speaks Out

    Josh Peterson, Lakeland News|May 15, 2017

    It was just another morning on the school bus – until things took a tragic turn. Eight-year-old Yasmine was one of the many students on the bus headed to Northern School. Yasmine and her friends where playing Pokemon when they felt the impact of the bus being struck by a car, forever changing their lives. Yasmine, loves school, and enjoys math, she also loves to dance, as seen in a video taken just a few weeks ago showing Yasmine as a talented and creative kid. For her parents, when they h...

  • 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicks off in Red Lake - Set 2 - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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....

  • LEONARDO, RAPHAEL, DONATELLO AND MICHELANGELO, STARS OF NICKELODEON'S ICONIC TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ANIMATED SERIES TO MEET AREA KIDS IN BEMIDJI ON MAY 24

    May 15, 2017

    (Bemidji, MN) (May 12, 2017) – Nickelodeon, the number one entertainment brand for kids and Paul Bunyan Communications invite all area kids to meet Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo–the four mutant turtles trained in the art of ninjutsu by their mutant rat sensei, Master Splinter–, on Wednesday, May 24 at the Paul Bunyan Communications Cooperative Celebration in Bemidji. The Nickelodeon costumed characters will be appearing in twenty-minute intervals from 4:30-7:30 p.m. to pose...

  • Lady Warriors win two games in home double-header against Cass Lake - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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....

  • Leading at the top of the seventh inning, Warriors give up 12 runs to lose to Laporte

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 2017

    On Friday, May 12, 2017 the Red Lake Warriors hosted Laporte in regular season play. Red Lake was leading 11-7 at the top of the seventh inning hoping for their first win, but a big rally by Laporte and 12 runs, changed everything. Red Lake will travel to Pine River on Monday, May 15, 2017 and Cass Lake on May 23rd....

  • Nevis Tigers take down Lady Warriors in Red Lake - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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 - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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 - P31

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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 - P36

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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...

  • Lady Warriors win first ever Sub-Section 8A Championship with dominating 86-54 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick - P47

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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...

  • Red Lake Warriors win 4th Consecutive Section 8A Championship with 71-60 win over Stephen-Argyle - P34

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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 - P40

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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 - P42

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 15, 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...

  • DL woman gets prison for drugs

    May 15, 2017

    Nicole Marie Blackburde, 27, of rural Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to prison in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime. A felony ammunition violation and a gross misdemeanor count of providing a false name to a peace officer were dismissed in a plea agreement. http://www.dl-online.com/news/crime/4265395-dl-woman-gets-prison-drugs...

  • Art of Dallas area mother and daughter featured at Artesian Arts Festival

    Mallory Jones, Chickasaw Nation Media Relations|May 15, 2017

    Mother and daughter duo Martha and Karen Berry are determined to ensure Cherokee art and culture continues for generations to come. They will take another step on that journey as two of 116 elite Native artists selected to participate in the Artesian Arts Festival, May 27 in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Martha Berry never dreamed beadwork, her "empty-nest baby," would grow to profoundly change her life and eventually bring her closer to her adult child. After her two daughters left home, Martha dedicated...

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