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Articles from the May 21, 2018 edition


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  • CLICK IT OR TICKET MAY SEAT BELT MOBILIZATION

    May 21, 2018

    Click It or Ticket: Extra Enforcement in Beltrami County May 21 – June 3 Beltrami County, MN-– Imagine hopping on a rollercoaster, speeding at 70 mph and going upside down. Now close your eyes and imagine riding that same rollercoaster unbelted. It only takes a split second to realize the tragic consequences of an unbelted rollercoaster rider. If you wouldn't ride a rollercoaster without a seat belt, why would you ride in a car without one? The two seconds it takes to buckle up in a vehicle can...

  • 'We beg of you': License center operators plead for override of Dayton's veto of DMV-rescue funds

    May 21, 2018

    They’re private business owners and government employees with a basic job: Help you renew your license plates and update the title to your car. And they say that they’re about to become legislative roadkill and all Minnesotans will suffer with longer lines and farther drives to obtain vehicle paperwork that we’re all legally required to get. https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/20/we-beg-of-you-license-center-operators-plead-for-override-of-daytons-veto-of-dmv-rescue-funds/...

  • Expected release of man who molested 31 boys and girls prompts new bill, now on Dayton's desk

    May 21, 2018

    Legislation to prevent the unsupervised release of dangerous sex offenders is headed to Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk. The Minnesota House and Senate approved small changes to a bill Friday that will prevent the unmonitored release of people deemed “sexually dangerous,” “sexual psychopathic” and other dangerous individuals. https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/18/bill-clarifying-release-of-the-sexually-dangerous-heads-to-gov-mark-daytons-desk/...

  • Busier than ever since taking Gophers job, Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen feels rejuvenated

    May 21, 2018

    It’s a little past 7:30 a.m. on a nondescript morning in the middle of May, and a tired Lindsay Whalen is about to start another double shift. She takes a few minutes to scarf down breakfast at home before rushing to her office at the University of Minnesota. The newly hired head coach of the women’s basketball program spends the next couple of hours chatting with her coaching staff, finishing up some administrative work and planning the rest of the week. https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/18/lindsay-whalen-juggles-playing-f...

  • N.M. man sentenced hiring hackers to perpetrate sabotage in Minnesota

    May 21, 2018

    A New Mexico man accused of paying hackers to sabotage websites affiliated with his former employers and state agencies has been sentenced in Minnesota to 15 years in prison. John Kelsey Gammell earlier pleaded guilty to federal hacking conspiracy charges. The FBI said the case represents a growing form of cybercrime in which professional hackers are paid to inflict damage on individuals, businesses and others who rely on digital devices. https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/18/n-m-man-sentenced-hiring-hackers-to-perpetrate-sa...

  • With one day left at the Capitol, pretty much everything is left still to do

    May 21, 2018

    Opioids. Elder abuse. Taxes. Hundreds of millions of dollars in construction projects. Sexual harassment. Funding to fix the messed-up license plate computer system. Even school security. https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/19/mn-legislature-with-1-day-left-everything-is-left-to-do-capitol/...

  • Mark Dayton vetoes $9 million in DMV payments to help license centers hurt by messed-up computers

    May 21, 2018

    Gov. Mark Dayton on Saturday vetoed $9 million in funds intended for vehicle license center operators who say they’ve lost at least twice that amount from a beleaguered new state computer system that processes vehicle titles and license plates. Even though it had overwhelming bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, Dayton criticized the bill for not including funding to help fix the computer system, known as MNLARS, and criticized the source of the $9 million. https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/19/mark-dayton-vetoes...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Bemidji High School holds Senior Awards Evening; nearly $2 million in scholarships awarded

    May 21, 2018

    BEMIDJI—Bemidji High School held its annual Senior Awards Evening on Thursday night. Honor Graduates received their medallions and various scholarships totalling nearly $2 million were awarded. Here's a list of Honor Graduates and scholarship recipients tonight: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4448705-bemidji-high-school-holds-senior-awards-evening-nearly-2-million-scholarships-awarded...

  • Harold R. "Skip" Finn

    May 21, 2018

    Harold R. “Skip” Finn, age 69, of Cass Lake, MN, died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. A memorial meal will be held 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018, at Veterans Memorial Building, 6599 -69th Avenue NW, Cass Lake, MN. Skip was born on October 27, 1948, in Cass Lake, MN, the son of Harold "Haley" and Elverna Finn. He was raised in Cass Lake and attended Cass Lake Public Schools. He was the first in his family to attend college, at Moorhead Sta...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Beltrami County prosecutor appeals dismissal of drug charge

    May 21, 2018

    BEMIDJI -- A Ninth District judge dismissed a first-degree drug charge April 30 after determining that law enforcement did not have probable cause to search the defendant’s home. The Beltrami County Attorney’s Office has appealed the dismissal. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/crime-and-courts/4447700-beltrami-county-prosecutor-appeals-dismissal-drug-charge...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: First National Bank donates to the Bemidji Angel Fund

    May 21, 2018

    First National Bank of Bemidji recently presented a check in support of the Bemidji Angel Fund 5K. The event is a fundraiser for the Bemidji School District's Angel Fund that pays for school lunches for students who do not meet the free lunch program qualification guidelines. They also provided funds for 11 registrants. The 5K is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, at Paul Bunyan Park. For more information, visit www.bemidjiangelfund5k.com....

  • Significant progress and improvement reported in state office investigating elder abuse complaints

    May 21, 2018

    The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) this week provided an update on the progress of the inter-agency partnership to improve the performance of the program that investigates reports of elder abuse and maltreatment. Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm praised the contributions of DHS as well as the efforts of MDH’s Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC) staff and managers for implementing a broad set of improvements, ranging from new electronic tools to stronger c...

  • Red Lake National Honor Society inducts 21 new members - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - 21 new members were inducted into the Red Lake National Honor Society at a special ceremony on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the Red Lake Secondary Complex. The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools (grades 6-8). The NJHS was founded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and today has chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico, other U.S. Territories, and Canada.[1] To be considered...

  • Red Lake High School holds Spring Band Concert - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake High School Band put on their Spring Band Concert on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the Secondary Complex Cefeteria. Under the direction of Julie Aas, the Beginning Band performed five songs, followed by a mix along with the Concert Band, and finally the Concert Band finishing off the evening with four arrangements by themselves. It was a good performance enjoyed by everyone in attendance, and keep getting better every time they perform....

  • Seki holds last rally in Ponemah - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    PONEMAH - Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. held a rally in his home district of Ponemah on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Throughout the last week other rallies were held in Minneapolis, Redby, Little Rock and Red Lake. All Districts were invited with Eyabay, Blackbear Crossing and Royce Kingbirds drum groups sharing sons, and a roast beef and chicken dinner was served. There were two other rallies that were also happening at the same time. One was in Redby held by Sam Strong and the other one...

  • St. Mary's Mission School holds Annual Pow Wow - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - On May 15, 2018, St. Mary's Mission held their annual pow wow beginning at 12 noon. All grades danced and this year's Princess and Brave are Nazarene Bearstail and Derrick Smith....

  • Lady Warriors hang in with #5 in State Pine River, but lose 15-4 - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors played a good game against 5th ranked Pine River on Monday, May 14, 2018, but one bad inning allowed the Tigers to seal the win, 15-4. The Lady Warriors are now 3-2 on the season and will travel to Walker-Hackensack-Akley on Tuesday, May 15th and host Kelliher-Northome in a double header on Friday, May 18th. The Junior Varsity were trailing by 5 runs in their game, but came back strong in the last inning to win 11-8....

  • Rock the Vote Event held in Red Lake - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - With Red Lake Tribal Elections just two days away, an event titled, "Rock the Vote" was held at the Red Lake Schools parking lot and Cage area. Hosted by Baby Shel, Corey Medina & Brothers, Thomas X and DJ AO, this event featured men's and women's 3 on 3 basketball tournaments, painting by Wes May, Barrett's Lemonade, bounce houses and prize drawings. The event was free and open to the public, and some candidates for Wednesday's tribal elections were on hand....

  • Eight Graduate from Red Lake Nation College - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - Eight students from the Class of 2018 Red Lake Nation College graduated on Thursday, May 10, 2018. They were, James Cloud III, Racheal Jorgenson, Eliza Lussier, Leah Kingbird, Tori Kingbird, Laura Fairbanks, Brent Sigana Jr. and Lorena Sumner. Cloud, Jorgenwon, Lussier, and both Kingbirds were all Co-Valedictorians....

  • Lady Warriors Softball Team wins first home game of season against Laporte 13-3 in five innings - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    Lady Warriors Softball Team wins first home game of season against Laporte 13-3 in five innings Junior Varsity loses their game 22-15...

  • Red Lake High School Warrior's Honor Banquet held in Red Lake - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - Numerous awards were presented on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Red Lake High School Cafeteria. These awards included both academic and athletic awards. Below is a list of awards and the students that received them at the Warriors Banquet. Academic Awards and Scholarships from the Warriors Banquet: • Minnesota Band Directors Association Honor Band o Liah Graves- Clarinet o Tori Seki- Flute o Joelle Drouillard-Flute • National Honor Society (NHS) o Inducted - Kiah McKenzie o Sen...

  • Warriors improving, but lose to Lake of the Woods 13-4 in last home game of season - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors baseball team is improving, but lose to the Lake of the Woods Bears 13-4 in last home game of the short season. The Warriors travel to Cass Lake on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 for a double header against the Panthers, travel to Walker on Thursday and will play Pine River at BSU on May 17th. Make up games will be played the week of 5/21/2018 with the playoffs starting on May 29th....

  • Warriors struggle in early innings of 30-2 home loss to Nevis - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted Nevis on Thursday, May 3, 2018, and a couple of bad first innings gave Nevis a 20-0 lead. The Warriors did put together a couple of runs in the 3rd inning and held the Tigers to 4 more runs throughout the rest of the game. Red Lake will travel to Laporte on Friday, May 4th, host Lake of the Woods on Monday, May 7th and travel to Cass Lake for a double-header on Tuesday, May 8, 2018....

  • Red Lake Nation Annual Youth Conference kicks off at the Red Lake Humanities Center - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Nation Youth Conference 2018 kicked off at the Red Lake Humanities Center at 6 PM on Wednesday, May 2nd, beginning with the Miikawaadizi "Be Beautiful" Fashion Show. About 40 women and children participated in the show. A performance by Becca Lynn followed, as well as a performance by comedians Kasey Nicholson and Bobby Wilson of the "1491's" and a Round Dance Social. Day 2 will begin with registration at the Red Lake High School Lobby, breakfast, prayer and smudge, and...

  • The Ryan Wade Auginash and Michele Mae Buffalo Wedding of Saturday, April 28, 2018 - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 21, 2018

    On Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Redby Community Center, Ryan Wade Auginash and Michele Mae Buffalo were united in marriage in front of family and friends. Vicky Graves performed the ceremony....

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