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  • RLNN Celebrates 13 Years Today

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    What does "Volume 13, Number 1" stand for? RLNN will celebrate 13 years in business today, September 1, 2016. Thank you to the readership, the advertisers and sponsors, because without all of you, we would never have lasted this long. And a special Thank You to the Red Lake Tribal Council who selected RLNN for one of the many Venture Fund Grants of $5,000, 13 years ago, and who have always supported this business from day 1. Chi-Miigwetch for your patronage......

  • Back to School Open House and new Red Lake High School Kitchen and Cafeteria Grand Opening

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    RED LAKE, MN - On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, the Red Lake Secondary Complex, (Red Lake High School) and Red Lake Middle School, held a Back to School Open House from 8 AM - 7 PM. This gave students and opportunity to meet with teachers, find their lockers and get ready for the start of school on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Also, a grand opening ceremon was held at the new Red Lake Secondary School (Red Lake High School), Kitchen and Cafeteria at 1:30 PM. There was a brief ceremony, tours of...

  • Feeding students, fueling minds: Red Lake School District opens new cafeteria with good nutrition a top priority

    Sep 1, 2016

    RED LAKE -- A school district recognized nationally for its healthy lunch program will now be able to deliver meals to students in a state-of-the-art facility. On Wednesday, Red Lake School District officials, construction company representatives and area legislators gathered in the newly finished cafeteria and kitchen space located between the high school and middle school facilities. The opening ceremony marked the end of a project started as a bonding request to the Minnesota Legislature. In 2013, the district was successful in obtaining...

  • Safe walking, bicycling and driving needed as schools start new year

    Sep 1, 2016

    ST. PAUL, Minn. - There is an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic around schools starting this week as students across the state head back to school. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists to practice safety as they travel. Pedestrians should use crosswalks and sidewalks when available, and look left, right and left again before crossing the street. When no sidewalks are available, they should walk on the left side of the road toward traffic. About a third of all pedestrian crashes...

  • Safety important during last big wave of summer traffic

    Sep 1, 2016

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – Although most road construction is shut down over the Labor Day holiday, there are still highway work zones in place around the state, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to use extra caution while driving this weekend. “Although major construction projects will be on hold for the weekend, motorists may still encounter lane restrictions and traffic delays,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “Your safety is important to us, so we ask that you plan your routes, stay alert and drive carefully in...

  • MnDOT reminds motorists to "Move Over"

    Sep 1, 2016

    BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists that on a road with two or more lanes, drivers must move over one full lane from stopped emergency vehicles that have their flashing lights activated. That includes ambulance, fire, law enforcement, maintenance, construction vehicles and tow trucks. If it is not safe to move over, the driver should slow down. The Move Over Law is named after State Trooper Ted Foss, who was struck and killed by a passing semitrailer truck while conducting a traffic stop on Aug. 31,...

  • Red Lake Middle School getting ready for first day P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    On Monday, August 29, 2016, staff at the Red Lake Middle School came together with students and parents for a feast, and afterwards to help in making the school more welcoming for the upcoming orientation and first day of school....

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session New Red Lake Nation Royalty: Miss Red Lake Nation: Emma Kingbird Red Lake Nation Brave: Slim Barrett Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: Taylee J. Kingbird Junior Red Lake Nation Brave Sidney Kingbird Parade results: *Business Category* 1st Place-"Red Lake Fisheries" Victoria Bacerra ($300) 2nd Place-"7 Clans Casino-Red Lake" Cora Rosebear ($200) 3rd Place-"R&M Plumbing/Electric" Rod Jackson ($100) 4th Place-"Young Dreams Dance Troupe" Lisa...

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session - Set 2 - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session New Red Lake Nation Royalty: Miss Red Lake Nation: Emma Kingbird Red Lake Nation Brave: Slim Barrett Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: Taylee J. Kingbird Junior Red Lake Nation Brave Sidney Kingbird Parade results: *Business Category* 1st Place-"Red Lake Fisheries" Victoria Bacerra ($300) 2nd Place-"7 Clans Casino-Red Lake" Cora Rosebear ($200) 3rd Place-"R&M Plumbing/Electric" Rod Jackson ($100) 4th Place-"Young Dreams Dance Troupe" Lisa...

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Horseshoe Tournament - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session New Red Lake Nation Royalty: Miss Red Lake Nation: Emma Kingbird Red Lake Nation Brave: Slim Barrett Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: Taylee J. Kingbird Junior Red Lake Nation Brave Sidney Kingbird Parade results: *Business Category* 1st Place-"Red Lake Fisheries" Victoria Bacerra ($300) 2nd Place-"7 Clans Casino-Red Lake" Cora Rosebear ($200) 3rd Place-"R&M Plumbing/Electric" Rod Jackson ($100) 4th Place-"Young Dreams Dance Troupe" Lisa...

  • 4th Annual Seven Clans Casino Car Show held in Red Lake P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    4th Annual Seven Clans Casino Car Show held in Red Lake P2...

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Saturday Afternoon Parade P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session New Red Lake Nation Royalty: Miss Red Lake Nation: Emma Kingbird Red Lake Nation Brave: Slim Barrett Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: Taylee J. Kingbird Junior Red Lake Nation Brave Sidney Kingbird Parade results: *Business Category* 1st Place-"Red Lake Fisheries" Victoria Bacerra ($300) 2nd Place-"7 Clans Casino-Red Lake" Cora Rosebear ($200) 3rd Place-"R&M Plumbing/Electric" Rod Jackson ($100) 4th Place-"Young Dreams Dance Troupe" Lisa...

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Friday Evening Session P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session New Red Lake Nation Royalty: Miss Red Lake Nation: Emma Kingbird Red Lake Nation Brave: Slim Barrett Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: Taylee J. Kingbird Junior Red Lake Nation Brave Sidney Kingbird Parade results: *Business Category* 1st Place-"Red Lake Fisheries" Victoria Bacerra ($300) 2nd Place-"7 Clans Casino-Red Lake" Cora Rosebear ($200) 3rd Place-"R&M Plumbing/Electric" Rod Jackson ($100) 4th Place-"Young Dreams Dance Troupe" Lisa...

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Fair Exhibits P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Fair Exhibits P2...

  • Red Lake AmeriCorps Program honors 9 of its members - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    RED LAKE - On Thursday, August 25, 2016, the Red Lake AmeriCorps Program honored nine of its members at a dinner held at the Red Lake Casino Event Center. Those honored were Joshua Desjarlait, Jimmy Jourdain, James Kingbird, Avery Kingbird, Amber May, Jerrell Fairbanks, Aleisha Jourdain, Desirae Johnson and Darwin Lussier Jr. Also honored were Assistant Director Sammi Rose Jackson and Karen Martin. Each AmeriCorps member received a certification of recognition and a pendleton blanket. Red Lake...

  • Ponemah Community Back to School Gathering 2016 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    The Ponemah Community Back to School Gathering 2016 was held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Pow Wow Grounds in Ponemah....

  • Red Lake DNR Take-a-Kid Fishing Event held at Fuller's Lake - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    The Red Lake DNR held their annual Take-a-Kid Fishing Event at Fuller's Lake on Wednesday, August 24, 2016....

  • Red Lake Chemical Health Program hosts Back to School Fest - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    On Monday, August 22, 2016, the Red Lake Chemical Health Program hosted their annual Back to School Fest near the Cage by the Red Lake High School. They gave out 600 bags of school supplies, had carnival games with kids that gave out prizes, face painting, had a bouncy house, obstacle course and a dunk tank, and fed them all, along with giving away some bikes and backpacks in the end....

  • 3rd Annual Kaishauna Sky Thunder Memorial Walk/Run Against Drunk Driving held in Redby - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    The 3rd Annual Kaishauna Sky Thunder Memorial Walk/Run Against Drunk Driving was held in Redby on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Runners and walkers began at Shemahgun enroute to the Redby Community Center Everyone was welcome, each participant received memorial shirts in a variety of colors, and a memorial dinner was held afterwards at the community center. The memorial was sponsored by the Kaishauna Sky Thunder Family and friends....

  • Annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Event held at Fuller's Lake - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 1, 2016

    The Annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Event was held at Fuller's Lake on Thursday, August 18, 2016, starting at 10 AM. Over 111 kids between the ages of 6-12 participated in this event, where they received T-shirts, fishing rods and had the opportunity to go on the lake in boats. Lunch was also provided for the participants. The event was sponsored by the Red Lake Department of Public Safety and Conservation Department....

  • Roberts Announces Extension of Submission Date for BIE Accountability NRC Nominations

    Sep 1, 2016

    WASHINGTON – Lawrence S. Roberts, who is leading the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, announced today that the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) has extended its deadline for nominations of qualified individuals to serve on a negotiated rulemaking committee (NRC) that will recommend revisions to its school accountability system. Nominees are being sought from federally recognized tribes whose students attend BIE-funded schools. The new deadline for nominations, a notice of which was published this month in the Federal...

  • Guidance for School Administrators to Help Reduce the Spread of Seasonal Influenza in K-12 Schools

    Sep 1, 2016

    This document from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides guidance to help reduce the spread of seasonal influenza (flu) among students and staff in K-12 schools. Recommendations are based on CDC’s current knowledge of flu in the United States. CDC will continue to monitor flu activity and update this guidance as needed. For the purpose of this guidance, “schools” will refer to both public and private institutions providing grades K-12 education to...

  • Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine

    Sep 1, 2016

    Flu Vaccination Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Over a period of 31 seasons between 1976 and 2007, estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. During recent flu seasons, between 80% and 90% of flu...

  • Is Homework Good for Kids? Here's What the Research Says

    Sep 1, 2016

    Teachers, parents and researchers consider homework's benefits and limitations As kids return to school, debate is heating up once again over how they should spend their time after they leave the classroom for the day. The no-homework policy of a second-grade teacher in Texas went viral last week, earning praise from parents across the country who lament the heavy workload often assigned to young students. Brandy Young told parents she would not formally assign any homework this year, asking students instead to eat dinner with their families,...

  • School district pushes back start times, encourages sleep

    Sep 1, 2016

    EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (AP) — Some students in Rhode Island will be leaving for school a half an hour later this year as part of efforts to encourage students to sleep more. WPRI-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2c5pU0I ) middle and high schools in the East Greenwich School District will begin at 8 a.m. this year. The academic year begins Wednesday. Superintendent Victor Mercurio says research indicates teens perform better when they get more sleep and sleep better. http://www.chron.com/news/education/article/School-district-pushes...

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