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Articles from the May 19, 2015 edition


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  • HARRY JOHNSON SR. FAMILY THANK YOU

    May 19, 2015

    FROM THE HARRY JOHNSON SR. FAMILY I, along with my family, would like to thank everyone for your love and support during the passing of my husband Harry Johnson Sr. Thank you for every hug, every kind words spoken, every beat of the drum and every sacred song that was sung, for every card, every call, and every prayer. A special thank you to Steve Jackson, Liza Johnson, Roger Schmidt, Steve and Ruth Sokup, Lois Johnson, Myrna Hardy, Joyce Brown, Tara Kingbird, Anita Johnson, Thea Johnson, Bruce...

  • Cass Lake woman pleads guilty to drug charge

    May 19, 2015

    CASS LAKE -- A Cass Lake woman arrested after law enforcement found her in possession of narcotics in April has pleaded guilty to felony drug charges. Terri Frazer, 53, is charged with one count of third-degree drug possession and one count of fifth-degree drug possession. Frazer pleaded guilty to both charges in Cass County District Court on May 4. Frazer was arrested along with John Wilke, 64, and Ida Beaulieu, 29, of Cass Lake after the Leech Lake Tribal Police Department and Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force executed a search warrant April 21 at...

  • Bemidji State announces finalists for director of American Indian Resource Center

    May 19, 2015

    May 18, 2015 — Bemidji State University announces three candidates who will visit campus as finalists for the position of director of the American Indian Resource Center. On-campus interviews begin May 21. The finalists are: • Bill Blackwell, Jr. (Waase-gizhig), director of institutional advancement at Leech Lake Tribal College and an enrolled member of the Grand Portage Ojibwe Nation • Joel Longie, director of performance and accountability at the Bureau of Indian Education and an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe Nation ...

  • Warrior Baseball: Cass Lake edges Red Lake 15-10 to even series - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 the Red Lake Warriors baseball team hosted the Cass Lake Panthers. In Cass Lake, the Warriors came away with the win, but the Panthers evened the series with the 15-10 win in Red Lake....

  • Hoops for Aaron Basketball Tournament held in Red Lake - P2

    Chris Jourdain|May 19, 2015

    On Saturday May 16, 30 teams descended upon the Red Lake Nation to take part in a fundraising event for the Aaron White family. There were teams from Red Lake, Ponemah and Kelliher, Bemidji, Blackduck, several from Leech Lake who had players from as far away as Fon du Lac and Duluth, and 3 teams from as far away as Staples/Motley! The tournament featured elementary, jr hi and high school boys and girls divisions and took place in 4 gyms. Tipoff was scheduled for 9am and the games went on until...

  • Red Lake High School Athletic and Academic Banquet held at Red Lake Casino Event Center - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    The Red Lake High School Athletic and Academic Banquet was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Red Lake Casino Event Center....

  • Red Lake improving, but drop two games to Blackduck in home double-header - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    Red Lake improving, but drop two games to Blackduck in home double-header on Tuesday, May 5, 2015....

  • 4th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Gathering Comes to a Close on Tuesday - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - Over 400 Red Lake elders took part in day two of the 4th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Gathering, which began with registration at 8 AM at the Red Lake Casino Event Center on Monday, May 4, 2015. Day two activities included keynote speaker Tatanka Means, a talent show for elders and the annual king and queen selections. Winning the talent show was Richard Barrett, who donated his winnings to all those that participated. A new king and queen were also crowned by popular vote, and...

  • 4th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Gathering held in Red Lake - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - Over 300 Red Lake elders took part in day one of the 4th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Gathering, which began with registration at 8 AM at the Red Lake Casino Event Center on Monday, May 4, 2015. There were numerous activities scheduled for the day which began with a hearty breakfast, Eugene Stillday with the opening ceremony, honor songs by the Red Lake Nation Singers, the welcome address presented by Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. and the key note address given by...

  • 10th Annual Red Lake Nation Youth Leadership Conference kicked off on Wednesday - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    The 10th Annual Red Lake Nation Youth Leadership Conference began on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 and will run through Friday, May 1, 2015, at Red Lake High School in Red Lake Minnesota. This years conference theme is "Growing Together, Stronger Together." Presentations and workshop are scheduled for each day from 8 AM to 3 PM, and just a half day on Friday. Several workshops will occur simultaneously. New additions this year include culturally related workshops on moccasin making and fry bread...

  • Red Lake Girls Softball Team loses both games in double-header with Cass Lake - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    The Red Lake Girls Softball Team lost both games in a double-header with Cass Lake on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Red Lake. The JV went one-and-one in their two games. 4-29 Away Pine River 4pm 4-30 Away Kelliher double header 4pm 5-4 Away Laporte 4:30 5-5 Home Blackduck double header 4pm WEEK #6 MAKE-UP WEEK May 11th-13th UMC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME UMC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Thursday May 14th North Champ vs. South Champ Site BSU @ 4:30pm UMC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MAKE-UP DATE FRIDAY MAY 15th Upper Mississippi...

  • Red Lake Warrior Baseball Played host to Nevis - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    On Monday, April 27, 2015 the Red Lake Warriors Baseball Team hosted Nevis in Red Lake. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity lost their games, but they were both very entertaining and it was one of the nicest days of this year so far for baseball. Upcoming Games: May 1st, Friday Walker Walker 4:30PM 2:00PM May 5th, Tuesday Blackduck Blackduck 4:30PM 2:40PM May 6th Wednesday WARRIOR BANQUET RED LAKE CASINO 6PM VARSITY ONLY May 7th, Thursday Kelliher Red Lake 4:30PM May 11th, Monday LOW LOW 4:30pm...

  • Red Lake High School Prom 2015 - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    The Red Lake High School Prom 2015 took place on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Red Lake Casino Event Center....

  • Red Lake Girls Softball Team falls to Nevis - P18

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    On Thursday, April 23, 2015, the Red Lake Girls Softball Team hosted Nevis in a game that was originally scheduled for April 7, 2015, but had to be postponed due to the weather. The girls led at one point 10-7, but a strong comeback by Nevis gave them the victory, 22-11. Red Lake's JV Girls Softball Team also lost to Nevis. Red Lake will host Cass Lake on Tuesday, April 28th, and Blackduck on Tuesday, May 5th. Upper Mississippi Conference Softball 2015 SCHEDULE: http://www.re...

  • Red Lake Girls come up short in Home Opener with WHA, 12-8 - P25

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 19, 2015

    Red Lake Girls come up short in Home Opener with WHA, 12-8 on Tuesday, April 14, 2015....

  • Politicians Leave Transportation Infrastructure to Deteriorate

    May 19, 2015

    Minneapolis, MN (May 18, 2015) – Move MN, a statewide coalition of more than 200 businesses, organizations, and local governments that advocates for a comprehensive solution to Minnesota's transport funding shortfall, announced today a “Duct Tape Tour” of Minnesota beginning on Tuesday, May 19, to express their concern over the legislature's failure to adequately fund critical transportation projects. Organizers of the Move MN Duct Tape Tour are frustrated by the lack of funding for transportation projects despite promises that...

  • TowBoatUS Red Wing, MN, Reopens with Capt. Michael Jorgensen in Charge

    May 19, 2015

    RED WING, Minn., May 18, 2015 -- Capt. Michael Jorgensen is thrilled to be able to help boaters on the Upper Mississippi once again. Jorgensen was captain of the towing response boat at TowBoatUS Red Wing from 2005 through 2013. But service was suspended in 2014 due to an ownership change at Bills Bay Marina where TowBoatUS Red Wing is based. Now, Jorgensen is back in business, ready to help Upper Mississippi River recreational boaters get back to port safely even if they have a mechanical breakdown, run out of fuel, need a battery jump, or...

  • Reject Patient Research Without Consent

    May 19, 2015

    ST. PAUL, Minn.—Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.org), a Minnesota-based national organization dedicated to preserving patient-centered health care and protecting patient and privacy rights, is calling on Rep. Fred Upton, chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, to table proposals that will allow Americans to be used as research subjects without their consent. According to a report by the Committee, the 21st Century Cures bill will attempt to link science and the regulation of therapies to treat patients...

  • Sanford POWER summer strength & conditioning program

    May 19, 2015

    BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford POWER will host its summer strength and conditioning program June 8 through Aug. 6 at the Bemidji High School (BHS). The Sanford POWER program offers ground-based training techniques to improve overall athletic enhancement. Bemidji area high school and middle school students interested in improving their strength and conditioning are invited to participate. The Sanford POWER summer program is a group strength and conditioning training program offered by Sanford Bemidji and BHS. The program is led by training staff from...

  • Education bill heads to promised Dayton veto

    May 19, 2015

    ST. PAUL -- An education funding bill Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton promises to veto is headed to his desk. With less than a half day left until the state Constitution orders lawmakers to finish their work, senators voted 51-14 to approve the bill Dayton says he cannot sign because it does not fund half-day classes for 4 year olds. A mixture of Democrats and Republicans voted against the bill. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/3747307-education-bill-heads-promised-dayton-veto...

  • Freeze warning tonight

    May 19, 2015

    Very cool air across the region will result in freezing temperatures tonight as the sky clears and the wind diminishes. Warm and wet ground will kewep temperatures from dropping very quickly, but it is still likely to drop into the 20s to around 30 degrees across the region. Another cool day is expected tomorrow, but it will be mostly sunny and not so windy. Expect highs Tuesday afternoon in the 50s. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/3747647-freeze-warning-tonight...

  • High school students in Oakdale charged with bringing loaded gun to school

    May 19, 2015

    OAKDALE, Minn. -- Two Tartan High School students in Oakdale were charged with a felony Monday for reportedly taking turns carrying a loaded handgun in their backpacks at the Oakdale school. Nathan Neng Xiong, 16, of Maplewood is accused of bringing the gun to school in his backpack and then passing it to Abinadab Tesfahunen, 16, of Oakdale. Both boys are charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school property, a felony. The gun was discovered after fellow students told a teacher they had seen it in Tesfahunen’s backpack, according...

  • Inmate found dead in Devils Lake, N.D., jail

    May 19, 2015

    DEVILS LAKE, N.D. -- Authorities are investigating the death of a 42-year-old Devils Lake man, who was found dead early Saturday morning in a jail cell at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center jail in Devils Lake. The victim has been identified as John W. Wilkie Jr. An autopsy has been performed to determine the cause of death. However, results are not yet available, according to Detective Sue Schwab, with the Devils Lake Police Department. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/3747913-inmate-found-dead-devils-lake-nd-j...

  • Frenzied 2015 legislative session ends with work left undone

    May 19, 2015

    Minnesota legislators came to a messy finish Monday at midnight, scrambling to finalize decisions about tens of billions of taxpayer dollars amid uncertainty about the likely political fallout if Gov. Mark Dayton lives up to his threat to veto $17 billion in education spending. The GOP-led House adjourned just before midnight, after muscling through a jobs bill over shouted objections from DFLers who said they had not even been allowed to read the bill. The Senate passed a $107 million bonding bill at 12:02, too late for the House to act on...

  • As EPA tries to regulate water, ranchers, counties push back

    May 19, 2015

    WASHINGTON – In the eyes of rural Minnesota, the trouble with a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule could be summed up by some ditches on 32-year-old Miles Kuschel’s cattle ranch in Cass County. Most of Kuschel’s ditches were created in the 1930s and they don’t flow anywhere. They’re just pools of standing water in low-level lands where his cattle linger while grazing and take an occasional sip. Kuschel, who stays atop local regulations, says he has no idea whether federal officials would consider these various pools...

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