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Articles from the December 21, 2017 edition


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  • Natashia Lee Johnson

    Dec 21, 2017

    Natashia Lee Johnson May 29, 1987 ~ December 17, 2017 (age 30) Natashia Lee Johnson, age 30, formerly of Red Lake, began her journey to the spirit world from her home in Lisbon, North Dakota on Sunday, December 17, 2017. She was born in Bemidji, MN on May 29, 1987 to Marilyn (May) and Steven Lee Johnson, Sr. Natashia was a very hard worker and enjoyed helping everyone whenever she could. Natashia loved cooking, baking and jingle dancing. One of her favorite things to do was to hang out with her...

  • Patrick W. Scott

    Dec 21, 2017

    Patrick W. Scott (April 23, 1978 - December 18, 2017) Patrick W. Scott, age 39, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly, Monday, December 18, 2017. Patrick Wayne Scott Sr. was born April 23, 1978, to Betty Ann Scott and Terrance Burnette Sr. in Mahnomen, MN. He grew up in Naytahwaush and attended school in Mahnomen. After graduating high school from Mahnomen Public School in 1996, Patrick attended the Detroit Lakes Vo-Tech working towards carpentry and auto mechanics degrees. He completed a wind...

  • Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, Grand Forks ND

    Dec 21, 2017

    Hazardous Weather Outlook Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 747 AM CST Wed Dec 20 2017 West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh County- 747 AM CST Wed Dec 20 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions...

  • Doris Jean Yankton

    Dec 21, 2017

    Doris Jean Yankton August 27, 1944 - Saturday, December 16, 2017 Service Information SWO Community Center, Old Agency Village, SD Friday, December 22, 2017 10:00 a.m. Visitation Information Upper Sioux Multi-Purpose Building, Granite Falls Wednesday, December 20, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ADDITIONAL ALL- NIGHT VISITATION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017 BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE SWO COMMUNITY CENTER IN OLD AGENCY VILLAGE, SD. Doris Jean Yankton, age 73, of Granite Falls, MN journeyed to the...

  • Can Al Franken preserve his legacy? He made his first try Wednesday.

    Dec 21, 2017

    As his resignation nears, U.S. Sen. Al Franken on Wednesday embarked on a series of speeches on Capitol Hill that seek at once to embolden fellow Democrats and cast a noble legacy, as opposed to one of humiliation. Franken delivered a pair of roughly half-hour speeches Wednesday on the floor of the Senate on two issues where he can point to policies and debates in which he was intimately involved: education and the powers of technology. https://www.twincities.com/2017/12/20/can-al-franken-preserve-his-legacy-he-made-his-firs...

  • Federal agent arrested, accused of taking photos in UW-Madison women's bathroom

    Dec 21, 2017

    MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin police say they’ve arrested a federal agent for taking photos in a women’s restroom at a residence hall. Authorities say the 27-year-old man went into the bathroom at Witte Hall on Friday and put his cell phone under an occupied stall and took pictures. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has confirmed the man is an employee. https://www.twincities.com/2017/12/20/federal-agent-arrested-accused-of-taking-photos-in-uw-madison-womens-bathroom/...

  • Sheriff reveals details in Virginia woman's fatal mauling by her dogs

    Dec 21, 2017

    Rumors swirled around the death of Bethany Lynn Stephens, a young woman from rural Virginia who, authorities said, was mauled to death by her dogs while out on a walk last week. Many suspected that someone else killed her and doubted that the dogs were responsible. Goochland County Sheriff Jim Agnew said the misinformation, particularly on social media, was widespread and has complicated the investigation. So he decided to disclose one gruesome detail that he had been reluctant to divulge out of concern for Stephens’ family – in hopes of rea...

  • Triumphant Trump celebrates tax win - but some fear backlash

    Dec 21, 2017

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A triumphant President Donald Trump and jubilant fellow Republicans celebrated the passage of their $1.5 trillion tax overhaul Wednesday as a “historic victory for the American people.” The American people, however, will need some convincing. As Trump and GOP lawmakers gathered at the White House to cheer their first major legislative achievement — and the biggest tax changes in a generation — some Republicans warned that the party could face a painful political backlash against an overhaul that offers corporations and wealt...

  • With 5 dead on thin ice, Minnesota on track to have its deadliest winter in years

    Dec 21, 2017

    Minnesota is on track to have its deadliest winter on the ice in years. And it’s only December. Five people have died after falling through the ice on Minnesota lakes so far this season, the most since five died over the entire winter of 2014-15, according to the Department of Natural Resources. https://www.twincities.com/2017/12/19/with-5-dead-on-thin-ice-minnesota-on-track-to-have-its-deadliest-winter-in-years/...

  • Vikings expect extra-raucous reception at Lambeau Field

    Dec 21, 2017

    Packers players mostly claim to have moved on from Anthony Barr’s hit two months ago that knocked Aaron Rodgers out for seven games. Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs hopes their fans have too. Barr broke Rodgers’ collarbone with a first-quarter hit in Minnesota’s 23-10 victory Oct. 15 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The star quarterback finally returned for last Sunday’s 31-24 loss at Carolina but was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after the Packers were eliminated from playoff contention. https://www.twincities.com/2017/12/20/vikings...

  • Al Franken will resign Jan. 2; Tina Smith will be sworn in the next day

    Dec 21, 2017

    U.S. Sen. Al Franken will resign from office Jan. 2, and his successor, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, will be sworn in the following day, a Franken spokesman said Wednesday. Franken, a Democrat, announced on Dec. 7 that he would resign “in the coming weeks” following allegations by multiple women of sexually inappropriate behavior by Franken. https://www.twincities.com/2017/12/20/al-franken-will-resign-jan-2-tina-smith-to-be-sworn-in-jan-3-as-next-minnesota-senator/...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Bemidji man sentenced for gas station assault

    Dec 21, 2017

    BEMIDJI -- A Bemidji man involved in an early October altercation west of the city was sentenced to 12 days in jail Tuesday. Kevin Robertson, 31, pleaded guilty Oct. 27 to one count of making terroristic threats. He was initially charged with aiding and abetting second-degree assault after the Oct. 5 incident but agreed to plead guilty to the lesser charge as part of a plea deal. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/crime-and-courts/4377267-bemidji-man-sentenced-gas-station-assault...

  • Yvonne Katherine Fineday

    Dec 21, 2017

    Yvonne Katherine Fineday February 19, 1977 - December 15, 2017 Yvonne Katherine Fineday, 40, of Bemidji, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Sanford Fargo Medical Center in Fargo, ND Traditional Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Cass Lake, MN with spiritual leader Steve Jackson. A wake will begin at 3:00 pm Thursday, December 21, 2017, at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Cass Lake and will continue until the time of the service....

  • Altec Inc. Planning Duluth Expansion

    Dec 21, 2017

    ST. PAUL – Altec Inc. will invest $8.45 million and create 100 jobs in an expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Duluth. Altec, which makes specialized aerial lift trucks, plans to purchase new equipment and make other upgrades at its Duluth operations. The company currently employs about 230 people in Duluth. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is supporting the project with a $550,000 forgivable loan from the Minnesota Investment Fund. The loan will be forgiven if the company meets its hiring and i...

  • St. Mary's Mission School presents annual Christmas Play - P3

    Dec 21, 2017

    St. Mary's Mission School presented their annual Christmas Play at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the school gymnasium. Photographs by members of the community....

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors go to 7-1 with 98-28 win over Laporte - P2

    Dec 21, 2017

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors moved to 7-1 on the season with their 98-28 win over Laporte on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. The girls will host Cass Lake on Thursday, December 21, 2017, travel to Red Lake County Central on January 4, 2018, to Cass Lake on January 5, 2018, before hosting Mountain-Iron-Buhl on Saturday, January 6, 2018. MIB was unbeaten as of December 18th and 8-0 on the season. The Red Lake Warriors were also winners, beating Laporte 103-94 to improve to 5-3 on the season. Both Red...

  • Over $3 million dollars disbursed to Red Lake Tribal members - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 21, 2017

    RED LAKE - In October 2017 the Red lake Tribal Council approved a $250.00 payment distribution for the enrolled membership of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. There are over 12,000 enrolled members of the Red Lake Band. Over $3 million was distributed to both on and off reservation members, with on reservation checks distributed at two locations on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 8 AM to 8 PM. Those locations were at the Red Lake Humanities Center for Red Lake, Little Rock and Redby...

  • Red Lake Elderly Nutrition Program has Christmas Dinner for Elders - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 21, 2017

    On Friday, December 15, 2017 the Red Lake ENP held their annual Christmas Dinner at the ENP site in the Red Lake Government Center from 11 AM to 1 PM. A ham dinner was provided to elders, along with candy bags and a $20.00 Target gift card. Candy bags ran out before 12 noon, and they ran out of food about 12:30 PM. Last year the dinner was held at the Red Lake Casino and Event Center, complete with live music and games....

  • Red Lake Elementary School second Holiday Concert held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 21, 2017

    The Red Lake Elementary School held their second Holiday Concert at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at RLES. The First and Second graders performed. On Tuesday, grades 3, 4 and 5, entertained the audience starting at 1:30 PM with their Holiday Concert....

  • Red Lake Elementary School Holiday Concert held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 21, 2017

    The Red Lake Elementary School held their second Holiday Concert at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at RLES. The First and Second graders performed. On Tuesday, grades 3, 4 and 5, entertained the audience starting at 1:30 PM with their Holiday Concert....

  • Round Dance Fundraiser held at Little Rock Center - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 21, 2017

    LITTLEROCK COMMUNITY -A Round Dance Fundraiser was held at the Little Rock Center on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The event was to raise funds for the Darren "Scruff" Cook Sr. 4th Year Memorial Singing Contest. No payouts or honorariums were offered, but a lot of singers were there in support of this event, and everyone was welcome to participate. There was good singing and dancing, along with cake walks, raffles and Taco-in-a-Bag for purchase. The event was MCed by Wes Jourdain, with the sound...

  • Red Lake Girls have no trouble with Walker-Hackensack-Akley in 67-40 win in Red Lake - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 21, 2017

    RED LAKE - On Thursday evening, December 7, 2017, the Red Lake Lady Warriors played host to the Walker-Hackensack-Akley Wolves, taking a 5-0 lead and never looking back. At the half Red Lake led 39-23, adding 28 more points in the second half and holding the Wolves to just 17. Alexis Desjarlait led all scorers with a solid 33 points, Autumn Holthusen hit for 14, Angel McClain and Gericka Kingbird each added 5 and LaShaun Roy had 4. Emma Deagan and Katie Benjamin each had 9 for the Wolves. The...

  • Red Lake High School Band presents "Sounds of the Season" Concert - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 21, 2017

    RED LAKE - On Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017, the Red Lake High School Band, directed by Julie Aas, performed their first concert of the year, "Sounds of the Season." This hour long concert began with the Beginner's Band who performed Sousa's Cadets and Angels on Parade. The Concert Band then joined them with Clash of Warrior and Christmas Mash Up. The Concert Band them performed Beauty and the Beast, A Visit from St. Nicholas (narrated by Dan Rogers), Celtic Air and Dance #3, The Tempest,...

  • Bad heroin causes 7 overdoses on White Earth

    WDAY TV|Dec 21, 2017

    A spike in overdoses on the White Earth Reservation in the past 48 hours prompted law enforcement there to warn the public Tuesday about heroin-related risks. In the past two days the White Earth Police Department and the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Department responded to seven "overdose related" calls, two of which resulted in deaths, according to a news release from the tribal police department. White Earth Police Chief Michael LaRoque said that even regular heroin users are at risk of an overdose and encouraged them to seek help. "While we...

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors open season with 79-33 win over Blackduck - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Dec 21, 2017

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors opened their 2017-18 season at home on Thursday, November 30, 2017, having no trouble with Blackduck, 79-33. The Lady Warriors led 49-19 at the half, adding 30 more points in the second half to start the season 1-0. Alexis Desjarlait led Red Lake with 30 points, 19 coming in the first half, followed by Autumn Holthusen with 18, Gerika Kingbird 12 and Angel McClain adding 10. Johanna Swedberg led Blackduck with 9 points. Red Lake won the Girls 8A Section Cham...

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