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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sounded open Tuesday to the possibility of an inter-Korean dialogue after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare overture toward South Korea in a New Year’s address. But Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations insisted talks would not be meaningful unless the North was getting rid of its nuclear weapons, and Trump later boasted that his “nuclear button” is bigger and more powerful than Kim’s. In a morning tweet, Trump said the U.S.-led campaign of sanctions and other pressure were beginning to have a ...
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III, the grandson of a Humboldt High School janitor, ushered in his administration on a dramatic note Tuesday — calling for changes to police use-of-force procedures, a $50 college savings account for every child and a $15 citywide minimum wage. The city’s first black mayor also called for a new tone in government while criticizing the controversial third verse of the National Anthem as “an ode to slavery.” https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/in-inaugural-speech-mayor-melvin-carter-promises-rev...
DENVER – The University of Denver women's basketball team struggled early against Utah Valley, but a strong second half quickly changed things around, as the Pioneers won 72-53 inside Hamilton Gymnasium on Tuesday afternoon. DU improved to 9-7 (0-1 SL) on the campaign, while the Wolverines fell to 6-9 in 2017-18. Only leading by six, 30-24 at the half, Denver came out to start the third quarter hot, as the team scored 10 unanswered points to push the advantage to 16 points. Freshman Grace White...
A Ramsey County District Court judge who was charged with drinking and driving in St. Paul early on New Year’s Day pleaded guilty on Tuesday afternoon and apologized. “I can’t express in words the remorse I feel,” said G. Tony Atwal when he appeared in court on the charges Tuesday. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/ramsey-county-judge-charged-with-dwi-after-st-paul-arrest-early-new-years-morning/...
A 33-year-old man found dead outside a St. Paul residence in the extreme cold on Monday morning was a father and a longtime employee of a popular St. Paul pizza parlor. Mario Folkner was a great guy who loved his family, and he was a familiar face around Mama’s Pizza on Rice Street, said Gerri Burke, one of the restaurant’s owners. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/man-found-dead-exposed-to-cold-outside-st-paul-home-on-new-years-day/...
Minnesota last year broke a 15-year losing streak when more people moved here from another state than moved out, according to Census Bureau estimates. Experts aren’t sure it’s the start of a new trend, but the numbers offer hope for employers that the state’s labor force could grow faster than expected. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/after-a-15-year-exodus-why-are-people-suddenly-moving-to-minnesota/...
Vikings quarterback Case Keenum has experienced the NFL playoffs before. But he was standing on the sidelines in street clothes. Keenum was on the Houston Texans’ practice squad as an undrafted rookie in 2012, when they beat Cincinnati in the playoffs at home and then lost the next week at New England. Now he’s ready to put on shoulder pads for a postseason game when Minnesota takes the field Sunday, Jan. 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/vikings-qb-case-keenum-has-playoff-experience-just-not-on-...
The Vikings have a chance to win a Super Bowl with Bud Grant still on the payroll. Grant, the hall of fame coach who was on the wrong end of four Minnesota Super Bowls, is a consultant for the team, and you’d better believe he’s rooting hard for the Vikings to finally go back. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/legendary-coach-bud-grant-pulling-as-hard-as-anybody-for-vikings/...
Minnesota lost a Senator and a lieutenant governor Tuesday, but each will be replaced Wednesday. A carefully choreographed sequence of events with just a touch of pomp is designed to ensure the state doesn’t miss a beat in a cascade of changes brought about by the resignation of former U.S. Sen. Al Franken. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/02/al-franken-has-resigned-heres-what-happens-now/...
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — A 27-year-old woman was found unresponsive and efforts to revive her were unsuccessful in a medical incident reported at 3:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Jackpot Junction Casino/Hotel. The Redwood County Sheriff's office identified the deceased as Jeanne Juane Bounchanh of Worthington. Foul play is not suspected, and the incident remains under investigation. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/accidents/4382109-worthington-woman-27-dies-jackpot-casinohotel...
Ervin "Porky" Thompson May 29, 1957 - January 1, 2018 Ervin "Porky" Thompson, 60, of Bagley, MN died on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Sanford Bagley Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rice Lake Community Center in Rice Lake with a wake beginning on Sunday, January 6, 2018 at 4:00. At the Rice Lake Community Center and continuing until the time of the service. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Cass Lake on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick start and never looked back. Red Lake led at the half 55-15. The Lady Warriors added 30 more in the second half, giving them the 85-37 win. Autumn Holthusen led all scorers with 20 points, Angel McClain and Alexis Desjarlait each had 15 points, Gericka Kingbird added 13 and Kelqnnq McCllain had 11 points. Keisha Currey had 9 points for Cass Lake. The Red Lake Lady Warriors will travel...
New Year’s Eve Gathering & Pow-wow 2017 Contest Winner’s Golden Age Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00= Vera Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00:=Donna Whitefeather 3rd Place$200.00= Hazel Joseph 4th Place$100.00= Ruby Whitefeather Golden Age Men (Combined) 1st Place$400.00=Royce Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=: Earl Fairbanks 3rd Place$200.00=Leland Whitefeather 4th Place$100.00=Arnold Kingbird Sr. Adult Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00 =Ashley Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=Whitney Spears 3rd Place$200.00 =Robert...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Cass Lake on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick start and never looked back. Red Lake led at the half 55-15. The Lady Warriors added 30 more in the second half, giving them the 85-37 win. Autumn Holthusen led all scorers with 20 points, Angel McClain and Alexis Desjarlait each had 15 points, Gericka Kingbird added 13 and Kelqnnq McCllain had 11 points. Keisha Currey had 9 points for Cass Lake. The Red Lake Lady Warriors will travel...
New Year’s Eve Gathering & Pow-wow 2017 Contest Winner’s Golden Age Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00= Vera Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00:=Donna Whitefeather 3rd Place$200.00= Hazel Joseph 4th Place$100.00= Ruby Whitefeather Golden Age Men (Combined) 1st Place$400.00=Royce Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=: Earl Fairbanks 3rd Place$200.00=Leland Whitefeather 4th Place$100.00=Arnold Kingbird Sr. Adult Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00 =Ashley Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=Whitney Spears 3rd Place$200.00 =Robert...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the undefeated Cass Lake Panthers on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick early lead, 11-1 in the first minute-and-a-half of play. The Panthers got it going and by the 10:43 mark of the first half, took their first lead, 15-14 and never gave it up. By the halfway mark they led Red Lake 49-35. Cass Lake added 46 more in the second half to Red Lake's 27, winning 95-62. The loss gives the Warriors a 5-4 record on the season. Arnold Kingbird...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the undefeated Cass Lake Panthers on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick early lead, 11-1 in the first minute-and-a-half of play. The Panthers got it going and by the 10:43 mark of the first half, took their first lead, 15-14 and never gave it up. By the halfway mark they led Red Lake 49-35. Cass Lake added 46 more in the second half to Red Lake's 27, winning 95-62. The loss gives the Warriors a 5-4 record on the season. Arnold Kingbird...
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...
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....
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 - 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...
NORTHERN TOWNSHIP, BEMIDJI, Minn. (Valley News Live) A Minnesota man was arrested for arson and attempted murder after a house fire on New Year's Day near Bemidji. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office says it happened around 8:30 Monday night. Deputies and fire fighters saw flames and heavy smoke when they arrived. All of the people living in the home were able to get out safely, but investigators say one of the residents was acting strangely. After further investigation, 20-year-old Damian Smith of Bemidji was arrested. Charges of arson,...
NORTHERN TOWNSHIP, BEMIDJI, MN: At approximately 8:22 PM on Monday, January 1, 2018, The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and Bemidji Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 700 block of Sunset Way in Northern Township. Northern Township borders the City of Bemidji. Upon arrival, Deputies found flames and heavy black smoke coming from the lower level of the home. All of the occupants reportedly had escaped the residence. Deputies attempted to quell the flames with their available fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful. D...
St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will offer “Down on the Farm: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times” trainings in January, February and March. The professional development workshop will be offered in six different cities across Minnesota; it is designed to help people who work with farmers on a regular basis recognize and respond when they see farmers experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other challenges. “I farmed for over 20 years and know firsthand the toll that stress and anxiety can take on your well-...
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development, has awarded $18 million in grants for seven state highway projects that will support growing industry and businesses, leverage private funding and improve the transportation system for all users. Three projects in the Twin Cities metro area and four projects in Greater Minnesota will receive a total of $18,197,450 as part of the state’s Transportation Economic Development Program. “Projects proposed under...