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  • About $2.3 Million Distributed to Red Lake Members on Saturday

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - About $2.3 million was distributed to Red Lake members on Saturday, including those checks mailed on December 10th. In November the Red Lake Tribal Council approved a $250.00 Trust Fund payment for every enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. Checks were distributed at two locations on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 8 AM to 8 PM. Those locations were at the Red Lake Humanities Center for Red Lake, Little Rock and Redby Districts, and at the Ponemah Boys and Gi...

  • Lady Warriors crush Fond du Lac 118-20; Warriors win 89-60

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    FOND DU LAC - Both the Red Lake Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Fond du Lac on Saturday, December 12, 2015 for a double-header. Playing first, the Lady Warriors out-ran and out-gunned Fond du Lac, leading 73-11 in the first half. They went on to win 118-20. The 118 points was the most the Lady Warriors ever scored in a game, and they did it by utilizing their bench in the second half. Their reserves are almost just as quick and capable of scoring just like the starters. That win put the...

  • Lady Warriors move to 4-0 with 86-51 win over Kelliher-Northome.

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors moved to 4-0 on Friday, December 11, 2015 with their 86-51 win over the Kelliher-Northome Mustangs at home. The Lady Warriors drew first blood and the Mustangs hung right in with their face paced offense throughout early minutes of the first half. At 5 minutes left in the half it was a 1-point game, Red Lake leading 23-22. But a 16-1 run in those remaining minutes put the Lady Warriors ahead 30-23 at the half. It was all Red Lake in the second half as...

  • Dennis Banks on His Granddaughter's Murder: "I Am Outrageously Angry at This Guy for What He Did"

    Dec 14, 2015

    LEECH LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION – Upon hearing the word his granddaughter, Rose Downwind, had been murdered and her remains were found this past Wednesday in a shallow grave near Bemidji, Minnesota, Dennis Banks, a co-founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM), flew home on the next available flight from Japan. He arrived in Minnesota late Friday night to be with his mourning family. Downwind was 31-years-old and the mother of five children. She was the daughter of Darla Banks. Her family reported her missing in late October 2015. h...

  • Three men now charged in connection with Rose Downwind murder

    Neil Carlson, Valley News Live|Dec 14, 2015

    Bemidji, Minn. (Valley News Live) Rose Downwind died after being pushed down the stairs by her boyfriend, Marchello Cimmarusti, according to court records. Downwind had been missing from Bemidji since mid-October, until her body was recovered from a shallow grave near Bemidji this week. Marchello Cimmarusti appeared in court today and was charged with "2nd Degree Murder, While under a Restraining Order". Brandon Rossbach was charged with "Aiding an Offender" for his role in allegedly helping to...

  • Court papers outline Rose Downwind murder

    Matt Henson, WDAZ TV|Dec 14, 2015

    Bemidji, MN (WDAZ-TV) - New details outline the events leading up to the murder of Rose Downwind. Meanwhile, a warrant has been issued for a third suspect in the case. Police say the murder happened at 40 year old Marchello Cimmarusti's home that he shared with Rose Downwind in Bemidji on October 20th. According to his confession, he was upset Downwind, his ex-girlfriend, was going to go to police with evidence- proving Cimmarusti violated a no contact order by showing them her cell phone. The t...

  • UPDATE: New details in murder of Rose Downwind: Pushed down the stairs

    Dec 14, 2015

    Bemidji, Minn. (Valley News Live) Marchello Cimmarusti and Brandon Rossbach made their initial court appearances in Beltrami District Court, in connection with the death of Rose Downwind. According to court documents, Cimmarusti admitted to police that his girlfriend, Rose Downwind died, after he pushed her down the stairs of his home during an argument. Cimmarusti also says that Brandon Rossbach was with him as Downwind's body was taken to a remote location near Bemidji, where it was burned...

  • EXCLUSIVE: Dog the Bounty Hunter Reveals Details About Rose Downwind Murder

    Dec 14, 2015

    Hours after police announced that two men had been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to the disappearance of Rose Downwind, the granddaughter of AIM co-founder Dennis Banks, Dog the Bounty Hunter spoke to ICTMN about his experience in searching for the mother of five. Dog had offered a copy0,000 reward for information leading to Downwind, who was last seen on Oct. 19, in Bemidji, Minnesota. The two men who have been arrested are Downwind’s ex-boyfriend, Marchello A...

  • 4 face felony drug charges in Polk County

    Forum News Service|Dec 14, 2015

    EAST GRAND FORKS -- Four people were arrested Tuesday in East Grand Forks on felony charges of the sale or possession of large quantities of drugs. The suspects are: -- Justin Lyle Cutbank, Onamia, Minn., who is charged with first-degree degree sale of 10 grams or more of cocaine, heroin or meth within 90-day period. -- Kylie Marie Dubois, 25, Grand Forks, first-degree sale of 10 grams or more of cocaine, heroin or meth within 90-day period. -- Farrell Ray Clauthier, 34, Grand Forks, first-degree degree possession of 25 grams or more of...

  • Community Meeting Held at Ponemah

    Michael Meuers|Dec 14, 2015

    The fourth gathering of the third round of Red Lake Nation Chairman's Community Meetings began at about 6:15 PM, Monday, December 7, 2015, at the Boys and Girls Club in Ponemah. The meeting was well attended as more than 70 community members joined Chairman Darrell G. Seki, Sr., Treasurer Annette Johnson, and Ponemah District Representatives to the Tribal Council, Gary Nelson and Randy Kingbird. The Chairman's Community meetings were recently held at Little Rock on Thursday, November 12, Red Lak...

  • Rez Rap Records to host rap icon Twista in Red Lake

    Dec 14, 2015

    RED LAKE -- Northland hip-hop artists have emerged from the underground scene putting Red Lake on rapper radar. Legendary rapid-flow rapper Twista joins local acts Saturday to headline the biggest hip-hop show to hit the Red Lake Nation, organizers said. The stage will be set at the Red Lake Humanities Center where 1,000 hip-hop fans will witness history in the making. Red Lake artist Thomas X is hosting “Twista in Red Lake” presented by Red Lake’s Rez Rap Records and Long D.O.E. Entertainment based in the Twin Cities. “We asked if (Twista...

  • Red Lake Upsets 10th Ranked Cass Lake in Warrior's Home Opener 93-79 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    From KKCQ Radio Cass Lake-Bena 79 at Red Lake (DH) 93 Rob McLain recorded a triple double to help lead the Red Lake Warriors to the win over Cass Lake-Bena in front of a packed house at Red Lake. McLain scored 19 points, pulled down 20 rebounds and blocked 10 shots to help the Warriors improve to 2-0. The defending Section 8A Champion Warriors led 45-42 at halftime, but had to withstand several Cass Lake-Bena rallies, including one that tied the game at 70-70 with 5:17 left in the game. Alvin...

  • Lady Warriors improve to 2-0 with 87-38 win over Cass Lake - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    From KKCQ Radio Cass Lake-Bena 38 at Red Lake (DH) 87 Despite going 11 for 45 at the free throw line the Lady Warriors of Red Lake rolled to the 87-38 win over Cass Lake-Bena Friday night in Red Lake. The two teams combined to go 17 for 70 at the line, but the Warriros found several other different ways to score points. Grace White led Red Lake with 26 points and 14 rebounds as the Warriors improve to 2-0 on the season. Alexis Desjarlait hit 4 three pointers as the Warriors used a 29-2 run to...

  • Lady Warriors dominate Blackduck in 95-28 Home Opener Win - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors looked very, very good in their Home Opener with Blackduck on Thursday, December 3, 2015. They came out strong in the opening minutes of play, scoring 13 points before Blackduck could score 1 on a free throw. Then, at the 13:31 mark scored 6 more to lead 19-1. It never got any better for the Lady Drakes as Red Lake's full court press and fast breaks allowed the Lady Warriors to add 12 more points and lead 31-1 at the 10:31 mark. They were going at a 120...

  • 2015 RLES 1st and 2nd Grade Holiday Program held on December 3rd - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    The Red Lake Elementary School 1st and 2nd Grade Holiday Program was held on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Last year it was decided that they would split their annual Holiday Program because of overcrowding in their gym and safety concerns. On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 RLES presented their 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Holiday Program starting at 1:30 PM....

  • RLES 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Program - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    The Red Lake Elementary School 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Program was held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Last year it was decided that they would split their annual Holiday Program because of overcrowding in their gym and safety concerns. On Thursday, December 3, 2015 RLES will present their 1st and 2nd grade program starting at 1:30 PM....

  • Red Lake Warriors win Home Opener with Blackduck 75-64 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    Red Lake Warriors win Home Opener with Blackduck 75-64 Junior Varsity, 7th and 8th Grade Boys also victorious...

  • Red Lake Warriors win Home Opener with Blackduck 75-64 - Set 2 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    Red Lake Warriors win Home Opener with Blackduck 75-64 Junior Varsity, 7th and 8th Grade Boys also victorious...

  • Photo-shoot of the 2015-16 Red Lake Warriors and Lady Warriors - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    Photo-shoot of the 2015-16 Red Lake Warriors and Lady Warriors on Thursday, November 19, 2015. 2015 NCTC Boys Holiday Tournament - December 7th, 8th and 10th: http://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2015/11/19/sports/2015-nctc-boys-holiday-tournament-december-7th-8th-and-10th/41321.html 015 NCTC Girls Holiday Tournament - December 14th, 15th and 17th: http://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2015/11/19/sports/2015-nctc-girls-holiday-tournament-december-14th-15th-and-17th/41322.html Red Lake...

  • Halloween Night 2015 in Red Lake - P45

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 14, 2015

    Halloween Night 2015 in Red Lake - P45...

  • Stuff the Squad: Leech Lake Tribal Police host needs drive for homeless

    Dec 14, 2015

    CASS LAKE -- The Leech Lake Tribal Police Department partnered with the Leech Lake Housing Authority Friday to host its annual “Stuff a Squad” needs drive. Squads were parked at the Leech Lake Tribal Police Department and at Cass Lake-Bena and Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Schools. Household, non-perishable food, children and baby and toiletry items were donated from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Fozzies BBQ was on-site at the station. The department reported two squads were filled last year during the first Stuff a Squad event. http://www.b...

  • Icy roads lead to crashes in region; more snow forecast

    Dec 14, 2015

    BEMIDJI -- Several accidents were reported overnight Thursday and Friday morning as rain and snow resulted in icy roads throughout the region. Three people escaped serious injury after a head-on collision Thursday night on U.S. Highway 71. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Conrad Gustafson, 59, of Mizpah was traveling north on Highway 71 at milepost 338 when his 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit crossed the center line and struck a 2006 Hyundai Sonata driven by Aaron Grotte, 46, of Blackduck. Gustafson suffered non-life-threatening injuries and...

  • USDA Announces $40 Million Available to Help Ranchers Restore Sage Grouse Habitat

    Dec 14, 2015

    WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $40 million to help ranchers and other partners in 11 western states restore and protect sagebrush habitat for greater sage-grouse on privately-owned land. This investment is part of USDA’s four-year, $211 million Sage Grouse Initiative 2.0 through the Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) partnership. The WLFW partnership uses seven focus species, including sage grouse, to steer public and private conservation investments that improve struggling lan...

  • Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn to Conclude Successful Tenure at Interior, Return to Teaching

    Dec 14, 2015

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn, after more than three years of leadership, will conclude his service to the Department and will return to the faculty of the University of New Mexico School of Law in January. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Lawrence "Larry" Roberts will lead Indian Affairs for the remainder of the Obama Administration. "Kevin is a tireless change agent for Indian C...

  • Boiler Operater Special Engineer Training - Starts January 4, 2015

    Boiler Operater Special Engineer Training - Starts January 4, 2015 Sign up at Oshkiimaajitahdah Red Lake Nation TERO Office Class size limited! *Deadline to sign up is 12/23/15....

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