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  • Annual 2016 MSBA Leadership Conference held in Minneapolis

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

    The 2016 MSBA (Minnesota School Boards Association) Leadership Conference was held January 14-15, 2016, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This was a two-day conference and free to all MSBA members, MSBA provides this free conference every January as part of members' annual dues. The conference featured nationally recognized speakers, workshops on a variety of topics, a Show and Tell exhibit and a trade show. Early Bird Sessions were provided in the evening before the conference. The opening...

  • Annual 2016 MSBA Leadership Conference held in Minneapolis - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

    The 2016 MSBA (Minnesota School Boards Association) Leadership Conference was held January 14-15, 2016, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This was a two-day conference and free to all MSBA members, MSBA provides this free conference every January as part of members' annual dues. The conference featured nationally recognized speakers, workshops on a variety of topics, a Show and Tell exhibit and a trade show. Early Bird Sessions were provided in the evening before the conference. The opening...

  • Red Lake Middle School welcomes Bobby Wilson

    Jan 18, 2016

    Red Lake Middle School welcomed resident artist, Bobby Wilson, from the comedy troupe, 1491s. Wilson worked with both students and staff from Jan. 4 to Jan. 15. A large mural has been painted in the middle school's main hallway. The mural is inspired from floral beadwork designs on Native American shoulder bags from the 1800's. Janel Lackner, art teacher, said that about 80 students took part in helping to complete the mural. Wilson, along with Industrial Technology teacher, Tony Bellino, helped...

  • Warriors upset by Pine River 69-60

    Chris Jourdain|Jan 18, 2016

    On Friday, January 15, 2016 the Red Lake Warriors traveled to Pine River. Although leading 33-26 at the half, Pine River came back and handed Red Lake their third loss of the season, 69-60. Red Lake was ranked 9th in Class 1A according to Minnesota Basketball News through Jan. 12, but will more than likely drop out of the top ten with the loss. CLASS 1A Minnesota Boys Basketball Rankings • 1. Minneapolis North (12-2); 2. Spring Grove (12-1); 3. Browerville/Eagle Valley (10-1); 4. Central M...

  • Bemidji projects included in Dayton $1.4 billion bonding bill

    Don Davis, Bemidji Pioneer|Jan 18, 2016

    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton knows his $1.4 billion public works project plan cannot happen as proposed. "It's like pushing a boulder uphill," he said Friday in announcing his proposal, one of the largest such requests in history and a big target for Republicans who prefer spending much less. Knowing the opposition he faces, he began a campaign for the measure saying this is a good time to borrow money, through the state selling bonds. "Today is the day we talk about investing in the...

  • Red Lake rendezvous

    Brad Dokken, Grand Forks Herald|Jan 18, 2016

    RED LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION, Minn.-Let's get one thing straight here right off the bat about this early January fishing excursion: We'd picked the coldest day of a mostly wimpy winter to try our luck for rainbow trout and brook trout on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The temperature last Saturday morning flirted with 15 below zero, and the brisk northwest wind made it feel even colder. No matter, that. We'd be fishing in the heated comfort of portable shelters, and the trout in these small...

  • Author and activist Robert Treuer dies at 89

    Jenna Ross, Star Tribune|Jan 18, 2016

    The land was worth little. Robert Treuer bought it - 200 acres of barren, abandoned farmland near Bemidji - in 1958 for about $2,000. He planted a tree farm on it, which became a forest of towering pines and a home to snow buntings, evening grosbeaks, deer. It became Treuer's home, too. It inspired his writing, including his first book, "The Tree Farm," and hundreds of columns, some of which appeared in the Star Tribune. It connected him with the nearby American Indian tribes. It captivated his...

  • DNR releases Leech Lake 5-year management plan

    Jan 18, 2016

    ST. PAUL—A new five-year fisheries management plan for Leech Lake in northern Minnesota has been released, the Department of Natural Resources said earlier this week. The plan covers the period 2016-2020 and outlines management objectives for primary sportfish populations, as well as steps to reach the goals, a release said. Management actions include habitat protection, special regulations, stocking of game fish (when specified population triggers are met) and continued support for double-crested cormorant control, as well as expanded s...

  • USDA program can help with home repairs

    Jan 18, 2016

    BEMIDJI -- A federal program may be able to help people with home repairs this spring. USDA Rural Development, a federally funded agency, may be the answer for residences requiring home improvements, a release said. A loan through the program would include a 1 percent interest rate for the life of the loan. Maximum loan available is $20,000 with up to a 20-year repayment term. There are no mortgage or closing costs for loans less than $7,500. There are grants available up to $7,500 for health and safety issues for those age 62 and older. A...

  • Baby makizin class strengthens Ojibwe traditions

    Jan 18, 2016

    CASS LAKE—Sunshiny days of powwow season were on the minds of three mothers-to-be Tuesday night as they escaped dark skies and bitter January cold for some girl time inside the Leech Lake Facilities Center in Cass Lake. The women have been spending winter evenings sewing mommy-made makizin (moccasin) pairs for their soon-to-be new arrivals at a baby moccasin making class hosted by Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator Wenona Kingbird. Come summer, little feet will be stepping out in style, albeit not walking yet, a...

  • Rose Marie Brown

    Jan 18, 2016

    Rose Marie Brown Born: Mon., Feb. 2, 1931 Died: Wed., Jan. 13, 2016 Visitation 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Fri., Jan. 15, 2016 Location: Victory Celebration Church Funeral Service 1:00 PM Fri., Jan. 15, 2016 Location: Victory Celebration Church Visitation 9:00 PM Fri., Jan. 15, 2016 Location: Veterans Memorial Building Funeral Service 11:00 AM Mon., Jan. 18, 2016 Location: Veterans Memorial Building Rose Marie Brown, age 84, of St. Paul, Minnesota went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus...

  • Warriors cruise to 70-39 win over Kelliher-Northome Mustangs - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

    RED LAKE - The 11-2 Red Lake Warriors hosted the Kelliher-Northome Mustangs on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, having came off an 81-36 win over the Mahnomen Indians on Monday. At the half the Warriors led the Mustangs 37-20, and cruised to a 70-39 victory with 5 players all in double figures. Kendall Whitefeather led Red Lake with 12 points, Jamie Cook hit for 11, Jeremy Martin, Will Morrison and Anthony Beaulieu each had 10 points, Rob McClain and Louis Many Penny with 5, Rob Beaulieu added 4 and...

  • Red Lake New Years Eve Celebration 2015 - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

    Red Lake New Years Eve Celebration 2015 - P9...

  • Red Lake New Years Eve Celebration 2015 - Set 2 - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

    Red Lake New Years Eve Celebration 2015 - Set 2 - P9...

  • Lady Warriors move to 4-0 with 86-51 win over Kelliher-Northome - P22

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

    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 fast 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...

  • Lady Warriors dominate Blackduck in 95-28 Home Opener Win - P28

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

    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...

  • Red Lake Warriors win Home Opener with Blackduck 75-64 - Set 2 - P31

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

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

  • Metro-area consumers advised not to consume uneviscerated fish due to potential botulism contamination

    Jan 18, 2016

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting Metro-area consumers to avoid eating dried uneviscerated fish after the MDA and City of Brooklyn Park officials discovered uneviscerated product was being sold at three grocery stores, African International Market and Valu Foods African Market both located in Brooklyn Park, MN, and Fountains African Food Market in Crystal, MN. The uneviscerated fish included pike and bony fish varieties. Inspection and laboratory analysis of the product showed that the internal o...

  • State of Minnesota Announces Grants Available to Help Add Value to Agriculture

    Jan 18, 2016

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced today that it is accepting applications for funding through the state’s Value Added Grant program. The grants are designed to help farmers, producers, and processors add value to their operations and the state’s agricultural economy. Governor Mark Dayton and the Legislature first established the grant program in 2013 to advance the Minnesota’s agricultural and renewable energy industries. *“Minnesota’s Value Added Grant program is a great way for farmers, producers,...

  • 2015 RLES 1st and 2nd Grade Holiday Program held on December 3rd - P28

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jan 18, 2016

    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....

  • FRAUD SPECIALIST- OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH (NEW BEGINNINGS)

    Jan 18, 2016

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Extended! FRAUD SPECIALIST OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH (NEW BEGINNINGS) Open: January 13, 2016 Closing: January 29, 2016 @ 3:00 p.m. POSITION SUMMARY: Perform professional and administrative work involving the determination and validity of the eligibility of individuals for financial and medical assistance under federal, state and local government programs. The Fraud Specialist has primary responsibility for determining the possibility of fraud and/or overpayment of benefits of all...

  • Secretary Jewell Announces Obama Administration's Largest Land into Trust Acquisition for Tribal Nations

    Jan 18, 2016

    ISLETA PUEBLO, N.M. – As part of President Obama’s goal of placing half a million acres of tribal homelands into trust for the benefit of tribal nations, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has placed 89,978 acres of land into trust status for the Pueblo of Isleta. The Administration’s single largest trust acquisition to date brings to nearly 400,000 the total acreage placed in trust on behalf of federally recognized tribes since 2009. Secretary Jewell made the historic annou...

  • Secretary Jewell Highlights Budget Gains to Finish Previously Identified BIE School Construction Projects

    Jan 18, 2016

    RED VALLEY, Ariz. – On the heels of President Obama’s State of the Union address where he committed to focusing on challenges and opportunities that will impact America for generations to come – including in Indian Country – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced $45 million to build the last previously identified Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) school construction projects. The schools slated to receive funding are the final two of 14 identified in 2004 by the Bush Administration as requiring the greatest need for rep...

  • Request for Proposals: Women's Fund Grants and Scholarships

    Jan 18, 2016

    The Northwest Minnesota Women's Fund is calling for funding proposals for programs and services that benefit women and girls within the twelve county Northwest Minnesota Foundation service area. Counties served by NMF are Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau. Grant Program The Northwest Minnesota Women's Fund develops resources and serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life for women and girls. They envision a region where women and girls reach...

  • Request for Proposals: Women's Fund Grants and Scholarships

    Jan 18, 2016

    The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund is calling for funding proposals for programs and services that benefit women and girls within the twelve county Northwest Minnesota Foundation service area. Counties served by NMF are Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau. Grant Program The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund develops resources and serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life for women and girls. They envision a region where women and girls reach...

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