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Red Lake Tribal Council Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – COVID-19 Update Red Lake Nation: Active cases: 153* *67 in Red Lake *31 in Redby *4 in Little Rock *44 in Ponemah * 7 off-reservation but tested at RL IHS Of the 153 active cases: *92 are minors *34 individuals are fully vaccinated * 1 in the hospital Total cases: 1,120 Total Recovered: 967 Deaths: 12 [Updated numbers as of 9:00 a.m. on 11/9/2021] Due to the increased need in testing, the Red Lake Hospital is asking that you call to schedule yo...
FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo woman has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison for fatally stabbing her boyfriend. Thirty-four-year-old Terin Stately had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter in an agreement with prosecutors after she was initially charged with murder. Stately told the judge in Cass County District Court Monday that she did not intend to kill 27-year-old Keanen Poitra at their Fargo apartment in May 2020 and that the stabbing was the result of ongoing drug use and abuse. Stately's attorneys portrayed her as being stuck in a...
Red Lake, Incorporated, the economic development corporation of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, acquired KC’s Best Wild Rice of Bemidji in its first business operation off the Red Lake Nation Reservation. Charles Dolson, Chief Executive Officer of Red Lake, Incorporated said, “Red Lake, Incorporated was founded 10 years ago to be the force of economic change for Red Lake. Kent Bahr founded KC’s Best in 1994 with the goal of providing the best products, at the best prices, with the best service. That he chose us to carry on the tradition...
Robert James Clark August 5, 1954 ~ November 7, 2021 (age 67) Robert James Clark, age 67, of the Loon Clan, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his residence in Redby, Minnesota. Bob was born in Red Lake, Minnesota, on August 5, 1954, to Clarence Bellanger and Ione Clark. Early on he became interested in the traditional ways and in the late 1980's became devoted to the American Indian Movement (AIM). Following in the path of Dennis Banks, he often traveled to participate in ceremonies...
Regina Marie Rushman September 14, 1988 ~ November 6, 2021 (age 33) Regina "Gina" M. Rushman, age 33, of Ponemah, MN, journeyed to the spirit world on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Gina was born on September 14, 1988, in Bemidji, MN to Robert and Elsie (Kingbird) Rushman. She graduated from Red Lake High School. She made her home in Ponemah and was blessed with four children: Fox, Forest, Trunks and Emerald. Over the years she worked for Ponemah Trading Post, Seven Clans Casino and for Four Direct...
Patricia Rosalie WhiteFeather February 15, 1965 - November 6, 2021 Patricia Rosalie WhiteFeather, age 56, of Minneapolis Journeyed to the Spirit World on Sunday, November 7th, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1965 in Red Lake the daughter of James WhiteFeather and Anna Downwind. Patricia enjoyed playing darts and pool. She also loved to go camping. Survived by three sons: Weston Rogers, Waylon Rogers and Michael Murphy; six grandchildren; siblings: Cindy Downwind, Arlene Downwind White and Richard “Mooch” WhiteFeather; num...
James Lawrence TeJohn, Jr. January 10, 1957 ~ November 6, 2021 (age 64) James Lawrence TeJohn, Jr., age 64, of the Turtle Clan and Cass Lake, MN journeyed to the Spirit World on Saturday, November 6th, 2021, from Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. He was born January 10, 1957, in White Earth, MN the son of Elizabeth Blakely and James Lawrence TeJohn, Sr. After receiving his G.E.D. James went to work as a MN DNR Wildland Firefighter serving out of the Cass Lake, MN office from 1992-2007. From...
Roseanne Marie Jackson December 25, 1978 ~ November 5, 2021 (age 42) Roseanne Marie Jackson, age 42, of the Bear Clan, began her journey to the spirit world from Essential Health in Fargo, South Dakota, on Friday, November 5, 2021. Rose was born on December 25, 1978, in Bemidji, MN to Ernie Hunt and Ramona Jackson. She grew up in the Walker area where she attended school, graduating from Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig High School. Rose moved to Bemidji where she set up her home and raised her daughter. She...
John Kenneth Thompson January 4, 1937 ~ November 5, 2021 (age 84) John Kenneth Thompson, age 84, of Moorhead, MN formerly of Walker, MN began his spiritual journey on November 5, 2021, at his home with his loving family by his side. John was born a Losh on January 4, 1937, in Bena, MN and was later adopted by John and Marjorie (West) Thompson. John grew up in Walker and attended Walker High School where he was class president. He was also the captain of the football team. John worked at one of...
Minnesota's COVID-19 indicators showed a worsening pandemic on Tuesday with continued growth in cases and hospitalizations, including a surge of newly reported infections over the weekend that exceeded the state's capacity for logging cases. The latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health added 7,173 new cases to the state's pandemic totals and continued a trend of rising daily cases over the past two weeks. Over the weekend, however, the high volume of new cases meant that staffing...
WASHINGTON - A federal judge on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump's request to block the release of documents to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. In denying a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said Congress had a strong public interest in obtaining records that could shed light on a violent insurrection mounted by the former president's supporters. She added that President Joe Biden had the authority to waive executive privilege...
A former girlfriend of Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook alleged Tuesday he physically abused her, causing a concussion and holding her hostage in his Inver Grove Heights home a year ago, according to a Dakota County District Court lawsuit. Speaking from Italy, where she is a Sgt. 1st Class in the U.S. Army, Gracelyn Trimble, 29, accused Cook of "giving me a concussion, leaving a scar on my face and taking me through hell." Her lawsuit accuses the 26-year-old Cook of assault, battery...
Record numbers voted in the Minnetonka school board election this fall on races that candidates treated more like campaigns for the Senate than a suburban school board. "We took it seriously," said newly elected Board Member Patrick Lee-O'Halloran. "The days of the school board being immune from outside political forces are gone." District officials said that 11,775 voters - close to 40% of those registered - cast ballots, a turnout they believe topped previous board elections and nearly...
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he stands behind the comments he made last week about why he didn't get vaccinated for COVID-19, but acknowledges misleading some people about his status before testing positive. Rodgers spoke on "The Pat McAfee Show" on YouTube and SiriusXM, four days after discussing on the same outlet his reasons for avoiding a vaccine. Rodgers tested positive Wednesday, was unavailable to play in the Packers' 13-7 loss Sunday at Kansas City and...
ST. CLOUD – Dan Abrego was one of the first residents to move into the Linden Grove Veteran Apartments on the VA campus in St. Cloud six years ago. The Vietnam-era veteran said he didn't go to the VA for decades after being discharged from the Army in 1972. "A lot of us don't want to come into the system," Abrego said Tuesday at Veterans Plaza, in front of the St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex. "We want to feel like we're free." He found himself homeless - living in a car or couch-surfing a...
When Hormel says, "Everything is better wrapped in bacon," it means it. While asparagus, dates and even steaks are often wrapped in these savory slices of pork, Hormel Foods is hoping fans will also enjoy gifts wrapped in its new bacon-scented wrapping paper. The Austin, Minn.-based food maker unveiled the paper Tuesday in what has become a bit of a tradition to promote its Black Label brand using the highly recognizable scent of bacon. https://www.startribune.com/hormel-unve...
MIAMI - Florida's largest school district is dropping all mask mandates, allowing parents in all grades to decide whether their children should wear a face covering, the superintendent announced Tuesday. Miami-Dade County School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho made the announcement after a judge ruled last week that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis was within his authority to allow parents to opt out of strict mandates. But rather than cite the decision, Carvalho said coronavirus cases are...
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump is at war "with the rule of law and the Constitution" and that GOP lawmakers who sit by silently are aiding his efforts. Cheney, a Trump critic who is vice chair of a congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, said the challenge now is whether citizens will do their duty and "defend the Constitution and stand for truth." "Will we put duty to our oath above...
A truckload of federal cash is headed Minnesota's way once President Joe Biden signs the infrastructure bill Congress passed late last week. The state is in line for billions of dollars for highways, transit, and bridges as well as broadband internet and electric car charging stations. But it will take a few years for the money to roll out, and the specifics of how it will be spent remain to be determined. The numbers are stunning. According to the White House, there's $4.5 billion coming to...
Earlier this month, 17 members of Congress wrote a letter to President Joe Biden to pressure him to use his authority to revoke the Medals of Honor given to soldiers who participated in the Wounded Knee Massacre. Text of Letter (PDF): https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2021.11.02%20Letter%20to%20Biden%20on%20revoking%20Wounded%20Knee%20Medals%20of%20Honor.pdf The letter was authored by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Rep. Kaiali'i Kahele (D-HI), along...
Saint Paul, Minnesota-Yesterday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan hosted a bill signing ceremony with elected Minnesota Tribal leaders from most of the 11 federally recognized tribes in the state. The ceremony was held on the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds at the State Department of Revenue. The bill, "Government to Government Relationship with Tribal Governments," passed both houses of the Minnesota state legislature earlier this year on June 30, and was...
The Indian Health Service has begun rolling out COVID-19 vaccines for youth as the coronavirus continues to have an outsize impact on Indian Country more than 18 months into the pandemic. On Monday, the Anadarko Indian Health Center in Oklahoma administered the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to youth between the ages of 5 and 11. Officials hailed federal authorization as a key step in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus, which has affected American Indians and Alaska Natives at...
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The leader of the largest tribal lands in the U.S. signed legislation Saturday to ban indoor smoking in many locations, including the tribe’s casinos. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez called the ban a “monumental achievement and bold step in the right direction to promote healthy living among our Navajo people. “It is a fundamental right to protect our Navajo people’s right to breathe clean air,” he said in a statement. https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/navajo-nation-president-signs-ban-on-indoor-s...
As many teens return to school and face the social pressures that may make using e-cigarettes more tempting, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is teaming with Dr. Rose Marie Leslie, a family medicine physician with nearly 1 million followers on TikTok, to help combat a growing trend of e-cigarette dependence among teens who vape. Data from the 2020 Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey (MYTS) revealed that 70.4% of Minnesota teens who used an e-cigarette in the past 30 days reported signs of e-cigarette dependence. Looking at one specific sign...
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with Pipeline Foods, LLC based in Fridley, Minn. The company announced on July 8, 2021, it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The MDA is encouraging anyone who has not received payment for grain or who had grain stored at any of Pipeline Foods’ facilities located in Minnesota to submit a bond claim with the Department. The facility, in accordance with the law, held a $500,000 bond with the Department to help grain sel...
