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Maleke Markih Bigtrack January 2, 2019 - January 3, 2019 Maleke Markih Bigtrack, began his earthly journey on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at CHI, Devils Lake Hospital and began his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Maleke was constantly in the thoughts and prayers of his entire family from the moment he entered this world. He will remain in the hearts of his family forever. Maleke Markih is the precious son of Carolynn Bigtrack; baby brother...
Rose Adams James June 10, 1922 ~ January 5, 2019 (age 96) Rose Adams James, 96, of Walker, MN passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Rose was born June 10, 1922 in Cass Lake, MN to Phillip and Frannie (Parshall) Adams. She was raised and attended school in Cass Lake. Rose was working as a waitress for Thrifty Drug when she met Joseph James. On January 22, 1949, she married Joseph in Kingman, Arizona. The couple raised four children in Lawndale,...
RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Board held their annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 7, 2019, and one of the first orders of business was the swearing in of newly elected members. Taking the Oath of Office from Board Chairman Michael Barrett, were reelected members Barb Thomas and Roy Nelson, and newly elected members, Robert McClain and Marcus Tyler. All recently elected members will serve until 2023. This was also the first time ever that the Red Lake School Board now has seven...
The federal courts are set to run out of cash on Friday, likely meaning nonessential workers at the 94 federal district courts, and at higher courts across the country, may have to stay home even as skeleton crews show up — without pay — to handle matters deemed essential under U.S. law, including many criminal cases. And companies that turn to the federal courts to resolve fights with rivals and customers may find themselves in limbo if the government shutdown continues beyond this week. http://www.startribune.com/federal-c...
With one hand on a Qur'an, Keith Ellison ushered in a new era Monday for the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, promising to use his new role as "the People's Lawyer" as a vehicle that will take the office's reach to every corner of the state. "Minnesotans deserve an Attorney General's Office where they can count on fair treatment and equal justice," Ellison said during his inaugural address inside the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. "And they won't just come to us - we will go to them. There...
WASHINGTON — With no breakthrough in sight, President Donald Trump will argue his case to the nation Tuesday night that a "crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border requires the long and invulnerable wall he's demanding before ending the partial government shutdown. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face missed paychecks Friday as the shutdown drags through a third week. Trump's Oval Office speech — his first as president — will be followed by his visit Thursday to the southern border to highlight his demand for a barrier. White House press...
MEXICO CITY - Mexicans are scrambling for gasoline amid long lines at gas stations and widespread shortages prompted by a change in distribution methods aimed at stemming fuel theft. State oil company Petroleos Mexicanos said the use of more secure transportation methods has resulted in delays for fuel delivery to gas stations in the states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacan, Mexico and Queretaro. It is urging consumers not to panic or hoard gasoline, promising that supply will soon...
As he was sworn in Monday, Minnesota's 41st Gov. Tim Walz doubled down on his promises to improve education, health care and the state's infrastructure. At his inauguration ceremony at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, the former Democratic congressman from Mankato reiterated vows that won over Minnesotans this election season and emphasized his vision for "One Minnesota." He campaigned on the message, highlighting goals of governing in an inclusive way, bridging the urban-rural divide and...
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story first appeared in April 21, 2017. ST. PAUL -- A Minneapolis man was sentenced to 11 years in prison Friday for selling heroin in the Bemidji area and two co-defendants will also serve time in a case officials described as the "largest heroin seizure in northern Minnesota." According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Raymond Walker, 30, Minneapolis, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin and was the "leader, manager and organizer...
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the competitive AGRI Value-Added Grant Program. The MDA anticipates awarding up to $2.5 million in this round of proposals. The aim of the Value-Added Grant is to increase sales of Minnesota agricultural products by diversifying markets, increasing market access, and increasing food safety of value-added products through equipment purchases and facility improvements. New or established for-profit b...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become an almost mythical figure around the world. Soon to be the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history, Netanyahu has dominated the political climate in Israel for many years, building up its economy and representing the Jewish nation powerfully on the world stage. Nonetheless, with April elections on the horizon and the campaign in full swing, Israel’s Attorney General, Avichai Mandelblit, is reportedly almost ready to announce, possibly even next week, if Netanyahu will be indicted i...
TAMAQUA, Pa. (AP) — Parents are going to court to block a Pennsylvania school district from allowing teachers to carry guns in school, the latest flashpoint in a debate playing out in many states over whether it's wise to arm educators to protect students from mass shooters. The district in Tamaqua, a coal-mining region about 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Philadelphia, serves more than 2,100 students in three schools and is believed to be the first school system in Pennsylvania to let teachers carry weapons. https://www.sfc...
RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted Northwoods on Friday, January 4, 2019, hanging in pretty much most of the first half. Despite the speed and height of Northwoods, Red Lake trailed by just 7 points, 31-24. The Warriors were outscored in the second half 51-30 however, and lost the game 82-54. T. J. Chibotti led all scorers for Northwoods with 30 points, Dariaus Googleye and Cade Googleye each added 15 and Dylan Chibotti hit for 12. Delwyn Holthusen Jr. led Red Lake with 21 points,...
RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted Northwoods on Friday, January 4, 2019, hanging in pretty much most of the first half. Despite the speed and height of Northwoods, Red Lake trailed by just 7 points, 31-24. The Warriors were outscored in the second half 51-30 however, and lost the game 82-54. T. J. Chibotti led all scorers for Northwoods with 30 points, Dariaus Googleye and Cade Googleye each added 15 and Dylan Chibotti hit for 12. Delwyn Holthusen Jr. led Red Lake with 21 points,...
RED LAKE, MN - The annual New Years Eve Traditional Pow Wow was held at the Red Lake Humanities beginning at 6 PM Friday evening. Although scheduled, there was no Grand Entry, making it even more traditional, everything got underway shortly after 7 PM. There were dance specials including the Potato Dance, Spot Dances, Street Clothes Dance and a Red Dress Special, in memory of Missing/Murdered Indigenous Women. There was also a Food Contest with prizes for Best Fry bread, Best Wild Game, Best...
The Red Lake Nation Elder's Christmas Party was held on Friday, December 21, 2018, at the Red Lake Casino and Events Center, from 11 AM to 1 PM....
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Lake of the Woods on Thursday, December 20, 2018, taking a 49-21 half-time lead and cruising on to the 79-42 win. The win put Red Lake at 8-1 on the season, losing only to Stephen-Argyle in a tournament match last week. Angel McClain lead all scorers with 26 points, Autumn Holthusen had 19 and Gerika Kingbird hit for 15. Ashton Aery had 15 for Lake of the Woods, and Rebekah Fraser added 11. Red Lake will travel to Cass Lake on Friday, December 21st...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors came out in a fury on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at home, racking up a quick 76-18 point lead in the first half of their game with Laporte. They would add 22 more points with mostly reserves playing in the second half, crusing to the 98-29 victory. It was the first game of a double-header in Red Lake where both the boys and girls would take to the court. Gerika Kingbird led all scorers in the game with 25 points, 23 in the first half, Autumn Holthusen added...
Community Wellness Gathering - “A Return to Tradition” Where: Red Lake Nation College When: January 9, 10, 11, 2019 Two & Half Day Gathering The objective of this gathering is to provide a catalyst for change in the community for people seeking solutions and opportunities that improve the quality of life for themselves and others. Using the Medicine Wheel as a guide, this gathering will focus on “what is working” when fostering success in people overcoming poverty, addictions, health issues,...
So much in this region and with our Tribe centers around the federal government. Just for starters, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has a highly visible presence here. Indian Health Service provides a significant chunk of funding for Cherokee Indian Hospital. Housing and Urban Development provides some funding for housing. These are just what impacts the tribe directly. Any kind of stoppage of funding from any of these programs could create major problems for the tribe as programs could end up scrambling to find new funding sources or just to...
WASHINGTON – For a first in the United States, two Native American women were sworn into the House of Representatives Thursday. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) took the oaths of office as newly-elected representatives. Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna, and Davids is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Eastern Band of Cherokee representatives went to the capitol to witness the swearing in and to meet with Davids and Haaland. https://theonefeather.com/2019/01/two-native-women-make-history-taking-oath-i...
RAPID CITY – The takeover of management of historic Sioux San Hospital by the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board, which was touted as a done deal, was upended when the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council voted to rescind their support. On December 20, the Indian Health Service issued the following statement, “Today, the Indian Health Service informed the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board that we are ceasing negotiations on contract proposals regarding the Rapid City Service Unit in South Dakota. The Indian Health Service respect...
