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Brandi Lyyn Shank April 21, 1992 ~ November 12, 2017 (age 25) Brandi Lynn Shank, age 25, of Cass Lake, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was born on April 21, 1992 in Bemidji, MN to Theresa Pemberton and Roger Strong, Sr. Brandi graduated from Cass Lake High School in 2010 and attended college at NDSU. She later moved to Williston, ND where she was employed as a Supervisor at Economart Foods. While in Williston, Brandi met Dylan, and they enjoyed traveling and...
Edith Mae Jackson September 27, 1933 ~ November 13, 2017 (age 84)) Edith “Beeb” Mae (Johns) Jackson, age 84, of the Bear Clan and Red Lake, Minnesota went home on Monday, November 13, 2017 from the Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN. She was born in Red Lake, MN on September 27, 1933 to Thomas and Fannie (Anderson) Johns. Edith enjoyed spending time with her family, relatives and good friends. She liked her family time and picnics at Como Zoo in Minneapolis. Over the years, when traveling back and...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A half-dozen Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of obstruction of justice and other offenses, in a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House. Indeed, the large majority of Democrats seem intent on having nothing to do with the effort either as lawmakers await the results of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. Democratic leaders have argued that the impeachment cam...
RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. (AP) — The wife of a gunman who went on a shooting rampage in a Northern California town was found dead inside their home, authorities announced Wednesday, raising the death toll from the attack to five. Investigators discovered the body of Kevin Janson Neal’s wife hidden under the floor. They believe her slaying was the start of the rampage, said Tehama County Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston. http://www.twincities.com/2017/11/15/northern-california-gunman-wife-body-hidden-under-floor-rancho-teh...
Case Keenum was named the Vikings’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Mike Zimmer said Wednesday. The move was expected after Keenum threw a career-high four touchdown passes in leading the Vikings to their fifth straight win, 38-30 last Sunday at Washington. Keenum did throw two interceptions in the second half that frustrated Zimmer. http://www.twincities.com/2017/11/15/case-keenum-named-vikings-starting-qb-for-sunday-vs-rams/...
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The former superintendent for Shakopee Public Schools has been charged on suspicion of using a district credit card to pay for trips, home electronics, Grand Ole Opry tickets, sports memorabilia, jewelry and other items. Rod Thompson abused his district-issued credit card to buy items for personal use, the Shakopee Police Department said in a news release. http://www.twincities.com/2017/11/15/ex-shakopee-schools-chief-bilked-district-of-73600-charges-say/...
In his first public remarks about the growing sexual harassment scandals sweeping through the Capitol, Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday that though sexual harassment is a “pervasive” problem through society, “there should be consequences — swift and consistent consequences.” The comments came in response to a reporter asking about how to “change the culture” that many have cited as allowing men to act in inappropriate — or worse — ways toward women they have power over. http://www.twincities.com/2017/11/15/mn-mark-dayton-sex-...
DULUTH, Minn.—Even as zebra mussels, starry stonewort weed and giant Asian carp invade more of Minnesota's waterways, the state Department of Natural Resources is eliminating aquatic invasive-species grants to local groups due to a budget shortfall. In a recent email sent to local government agencies and nonprofit groups like lake associations that conduct invasive-species education and control efforts, the DNR announced it will not offer the grants for the summer 2018 or 2019 seasons. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4360...
WARWICK, RI - In an effort to help empower travelers to make more informed decisions when it comes to Thanksgiving travel plans, Hopper and InsureMyTrip research teams reveal what airports and flights to avoid, the best time to buy, and how the latest data trends can aid travelers when comparing travel insurance benefits. Best Time To Buy and Fly For Thanksgiving Travel The data from Hopper revealed the following trends for Thanksgiving 2017: Domestic flight prices are currently averaging about $322 round-trip for Thanksgiving compared to $288...
WASHINGTON – In a phone call to U.S Customs and Border Protection, Congressman Collin C. Peterson asked the agency to reconsider their decision in reducing service hours and shifting staff at key border entry ports in Lancaster and Roseau. “These ports help drive the local economy when Canadians visiting Minnesota spend money at our restaurants, gas stations, golf courses, and campgrounds. In addition to tourism, this change will affect the ability for medical personnel in Roseau to respond to emergency calls in the Northwest Angle and sma...
Halloween 2017 held all over the Red Lake Indian Reservation - P23...
Halloween 2017 held all over the Red Lake Indian Reservation - P24...
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Lawyers working on behalf of a Superior High School student have requested a federal investigation into whether the Minnesota State High School League's girls-only policy for dance teams violates Title IX. Attorneys with Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit representing Superior High School sophomore Kaiden Johnson, filed a Title IX complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights on Tuesday. The complaint alleges that the MSHSL's dance team policy violates Title IX by classifying students by gender without adequate...
The Minnesota Supreme Court will decide if a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s teachers union protections should move forward. The Supreme Court announced Tuesday it had agreed to hear the case brought by Tiffini Flynn Forslund and three other Minnesota parents. Forslund’s case, filed in April 2016, was dismissed by the Ramsey County District Court and that decision was upheld by the Minnesota Court of Appeals. http://www.twincities.com/2017/11/14/minnesota-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-case-challenging...
The Minneapolis school board on Tuesday discussed potentially painful cuts to address its $33 million budget shortfall. Since the deficit for the next school year was revealed this fall, Minneapolis schools Superintendent Ed Graff has said he's considering all options to find savings in the state's third-largest school district. That includes potentially changing start times and asking voters for more money in a 2018 referendum. http://www.startribune.com/mpls-schools-weighing-all-options-to-counter-33m-deficit/457590573/...
CHICAGO — An increase in suicide rates among U.S. teens occurred at the same time social media use surged and a new analysis suggests there may be a link. Suicide rates for teens rose between 2010 and 2015 after they had declined for nearly two decades, according to data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why the rates went up isn’t known. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/rise-in-teen-suicide-social-media-coincide-is-there-link/2017/11/13/13286e98-c8e8-11e7-b506-8a10ed11ecf5_st...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., November 15, 2017 — The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) today announced the creation of a $200,000 grant program to support innovative nutrition-based, health-focused advocacy efforts in Native American communities. The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) will serve as the intermediary partner for the new Fertile Ground Grant Program, administering the program and providing technical assistance to grantees. The competitive grant program funds tribes, Native a...
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 15, 2017) — Hy-Vee, Inc. is expanding several of its facilities and making changes at some of its stores to meet customers’ changing lifestyles. Construction is already underway and includes projects across the company’s eight-state region. “This fiscal year, we have approved one of our largest capital expenditure budgets in our company’s history to make sure we are not only meeting our customers’ needs, but fulfilling their wants, now and in the future,” said Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s chairman, CEO and president. “We...
ST. PAUL – Reps. Matt Bliss, R-Pennington, and Matt Grossell, R-Clearbrook, urge area citizens to attend a meeting this Monday in Bemidji to discuss services for children with autism and related conditions. The meeting is one of three around the state hosted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) on this subject. It will focus on services available through Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare for children, youth and young adults under age 21 with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. “It’s important to raise awareness fo...
Minneapolis-St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and Iowa Wolves today announced a new long-term partnership with Hy-Vee, Inc. to be the teams’ official grocery, pharmacy and floral partner. “We couldn’t be more excited to begin this partnership with Hy-Vee and welcome them into our Timberwolves, Lynx and Iowa Wolves family,” said Timberwolves & Lynx CEO Ethan Casson. “Hy-Vee is a leader in our market with incredibly loyal customers that has seen significant growth recently, which mirrors the current state of our three brand...
Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Ed Ehlinger recently appointed 25 Minnesotans to a newly created advisory council that will provide guidance on how to advance the health of communities across the state that are most impacted by persistent health inequities. The Health Equity Advisory and Leadership (HEAL) Council was created as part of a broader effort by the Minnesota Department of Health to address Minnesota’s disparities in health status – particularly those persistent disparities across various ethnic, racial and regional groups. The...
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Police have arrested three protesters at an Enbridge pipeline construction site in northwestern Wisconsin. Authorities say 12 to 15 pipeline opponents gathered at the site in Superior about 9 a.m. Wednesday. Police Chief Matt Markon says one protester attached himself to a piece of equipment that had to be removed with a hand-held metal cutting wheel. http://www.twincities.com/2017/11/15/3-arrested-at-enbridge-line-3-pipeline-site-in-wisconsin/...
PLUMMER, Minn. — The State Patrol says two women are dead after their car collided with a freight train in far northwestern Minnesota. Authorities say 78-year-old Emilie Genevieve Skjerven of Plummer was driving a Ford Taurus on a private driveway when she collided with a Canadian Pacific freight train Wednesday morning in Red Lake County. http://www.twincities.com/2017/11/15/car-collides-with-train-killing-2-women-in-northwestern-minnesota/...
A national civil rights organization is leveling criticism at St. Paul and Minneapolis police body camera policies, along with those of several other law enforcement agencies round the nation. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with Upturn, released an updated scorecard this week, which evaluates body camera policies for 75 cities. The group added St. Paul to its review; Minneapolis was included previously. http://www.twincities.com/2017/11/15/civil-rights-group-faults-st-paul-minneapolis-police-body-...