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Articles from the June 1, 2018 edition


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  • Marilyn Lopez

    Jun 1, 2018

    Marilyn Lopez March 28, 1960 - May 28, 2018 Marilyn Lopez, age 58, of Moorhead, MN died on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND Marilyn Rose Lopez was born March 28, 1960, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Raymond Sr. and Patricia (Keezer) Lopez. She grew up in the Twin Cities area where she attended school. Following her schooling, Marilyn moved to the White Earth Reservation to make her home. She was blessed with six children. Living near her sons, Marilyn has lived in Moorhead...

  • UPDATED: Dayton signs $1.5 billion public works construction legislation that includes $14 million for Red Lake School District

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 2018

    On Tuesday, May 30, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton signed off on $1.5 billion public works construction legislation that included $14 million for Red Lake School District. For years Red Lake District officials have been working to secure funding for the design and construction of a new structure between the Red Lake Early Childhood Center and the Red Lake Elementary School. It would add about 20,450 in square footage between the two current buildings and connect them. The project will also renovate...

  • Settlement with the archdiocese was a long time coming for victims

    Jun 1, 2018

    Marie Mielke held her arms out as far as she could reach, her hands open and her fingers spread. That's how expansive and open to the world she felt as she stood before the bright media cameras in her lawyer's office Thursday among fellow survivors of childhood sex abuse by Minnesota priests. http://www.startribune.com/settlement-with-the-archdiocese-was-a-long-time-coming-for-victims/484233271/...

  • Dayton signs pension bill aimed at long-term stability in state retirement system

    Jun 1, 2018

    Hundreds of thousands of public employees and retirees stand to benefit from a major pension reform package that Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law on Thursday. Schoolteachers, office workers, police officers and a retired parks maintenance worker were among the triumphant crowd that filled the Capitol rotunda in a ceremony for a bill signing that Dayton said would be the last piece of legislation he would sign as governor. http://www.startribune.com/dayton-signs-pension-bill-aimed-at-long-term-stability-in-state-retirement-sy...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Voyageurs Expeditionary School graduate interested in the trades

    Jun 1, 2018

    BEMIDJI—Sequoia Headbird wants to work with his hands. The soon-to-be Voyageurs Expeditionary School grad said he'll probably take a "gap year" before heading to a trade school, where he hopes to learn about HVAC before maybe branching out into electrical work. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/education/4454194-hands-learning-voyageurs-expeditionary-school-graduate-interested-trades...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Local legislators, Dayton respond to ups and downs of session

    Jun 1, 2018

    BEMIDJI—The 2018 Minnesota legislative session is now in the rearview for lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton. On Thursday, Dayton signed the last bill of the session, a bipartisan piece of legislation to stabilize the state's employee pension program. For both Dayton and local legislators, the pension bill was a win. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/government-and-politics/4454166-wins-and-losses-local-legislators-dayton-respond-ups-and-downs...

  • Red Lake Kindergarten Graduation 2018 - P2

    Jun 1, 2018

    Red Lake Kindergarten Graduation 2018 was held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Red Lake Early Childhood Center. Photographs by members of the community....

  • 2018 Seven Clans Casino Pow Wow held May 25-27, 2018 at Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 2018

    11 Seven Clans Casino Pow Wow held May 25-27, 2018 at Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls Seven Clans Powwow 2018 Committee Singing Contest 1st: 1416 pts. The Boyz $8000 2nd: 1400 pts. Sharpshooter $6000 3rd: 1372 Pts. WarPaint $4000 4th: 1295 pts. Ndn Creek $2000 5th: 1291 pts. Indian Nation $1000 Darren "Scruff" Cook Memorial Singing Contest 2018 1st: 520 pts. The Boyz $4000 2nd: 512 pts. Sharpshooter $3000 3rd: 505 pts. WarPaint $2000 4th: 484 pts. Stoney Park $1000...

  • Red Lake Elementary School Pow Wow 2018 - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 2018

    The Red Lake Elementary School 2018 Pow Wow was held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at RLES Jaycel Cloud "RLES Brave' and Trinity Auginash "RLES Princess". 2018-3019 Royalty...

  • Waasabiik Ojibwemotaadiwin Immersion School graduates 7 students - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 2018

    RED LAKE - At a little after 12 noon on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, seven new students graduated from the Waasabiik Ojibwemotaadiwin Immersion School, located at Red Lake Nation College. After the welcome address from Program Coordinator Nate Tayler and Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki Sr., Frannie Miller and Pug Kingbird, Program Advisors, gave the invocation and spoke about the kids. The graduates were: Tyler Anderson, Miles Neadeau, Eli Norris, Vivian Stately, Sarah Strong, Waaseyaa Tayler...

  • Red Lake Elementary School Activity Day held at RLES - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 2018

    Red Lake Elementary School Activity Day held at RLES on Tuesday, May 22, 2018....

  • Red Lake National Junior Honor Society inducts 21 new members - P10

    Michael Barretty, RLNN|Jun 1, 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 - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 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....

  • St. Mary's Mission School holds Annual Pow Wow - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 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 - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 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....

  • Eight Graduate from Red Lake Nation College - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 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 - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 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 - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 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...

  • Red Lake Nation Annual Youth Conference kicks off at the Red Lake Humanities Center - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jun 1, 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 - P25

    Michael Barrett|Jun 1, 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....

  • Trump Administration Taskforce Completes Successful Opioid Bust in Arizona

    Jun 1, 2018

    WASHINGTON - From May 15, 2018 through May 26, 2018, the Department of the Interior (DOI) Opioid Reduction Task Force conducted a Criminal Interdiction Operation in and around Tribal reservations in Arizona, seizing 9,050 Fentanyl pills, 48.2 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.2 pounds of heroin, 863 pounds of marijuana, one-half pound of cocaine, and $30,000 in cash. In total, the drug bust yielded a seizure of 913.5 pounds of illegal narcotics, with a street value of approximately $4,791,417.00, and led to 86 total arrests. The operation in...

  • Fenix International's inclusive employee ownership program gives first-of-its-kind pay-out in Africa

    Jun 1, 2018

    Kampala, 31 May 2018 – Leading off-grid energy company Fenix International is announcing a pay-out to employees such as customer service associates, sales managers, chefs, and guards under their unique inclusive employee ownership programme in Africa. The ‘Fenix Flames’ programme extends benefits to employees in lieu of traditional company stock options. As part of an employee benefits programme, the scheme was designed to offer a pay-out in the event of an acquisition or public listing. Following Fenix’s recent acquisition by global energy...

  • Applications now being accepted for the Gerald F. Brun Scholarship

    Applications now being accepted for the Gerald F. Brun Scholarship...

  • RED LAKE COMP HEALTH WELLNESS CAMPS

    RED LAKE COMP HEALTH WELLNESS CAMPS Summertime Fun for your child! Attendees will learn healthy habits on various topics related to Health & Wellness, cultural activities, daily 1 mile walks, learn how to make healthy snacks, play lacrosse, basketball, and attend field trips to the waterpark and beach! To register your children for the camp in your community, contact Cheryl Schoenborn at 218-308-1707 Youth 8-16 years of age ──── June 11-14 Red Lake Nation College 1p-5p ──── June 18-21 Littlerock Community Center 1p-5p ──── June 25-28...

  • 'We need to renegotiate the treaties': Republican candidate calls for different era in tribal relations

    Jun 1, 2018

    A Republican candidate for South Dakota's sole Congressional seat wants the federal government to take another look at its relationship with tribal nations. Neal Tapio, who is a state lawmaker, told The Sioux Falls Argus Leader that the current system of reservations and trust land isn't working out. https://www.indianz.com/News/2018/05/31/we-need-to-renegotiate-the-treaties-repu.asp...

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