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Articles from the February 1, 2019 edition


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  • Thomas White Sr.

    Feb 1, 2019

    Thomas White Sr. Manidoo Giizhig Maanidoo memegwaasi Midegaabo Aakowebinens Waasaye' Member of the Lynx Clan February 13, 1947 - January 27, 2019 With his family by his side, Tommy passed away at the Thunder Bay Regional Sciences Centre on Sunday January 27, 2019. Bumpa, as he was known by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was born in Whitefish Bay, ON. Tommy lived and practiced the traditional way of life, 7 times midewin. He made many close friends through ceremonies. He was...

  • Shannon Lee Jones

    Feb 1, 2019

    Shannon Lee Jones August 7, 1969 - January 27, 2019 Shannon Lee Jones, 49 of St. Michael, ND began her journey to the Spirit World on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake where she was residing due to health problems. Shannon was born August 7, 1969 at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake, ND to the late Cecelia (Mazakahomni) Feather Jones and Nathan Martin Jones Sr. She was raised in the St. Michael area where she attended school at Little Flower Elementary. She also atte...

  • Elizabeth "Sandy" Marie Sherman

    Feb 1, 2019

    Elizabeth "Sandy" Marie Sherman April 7, 1951 ~ January 30, 2019 (age 67) Elizabeth "Sandy" Marie Sherman, age 67, "Ozhaawashkogiizhig Equay" which means "Blue Sky Woman" of Cass Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from the Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN. She was born on April 7, 1951 in Cass Lake, she was one of 13 children born to Thomas and Kate (Johnson) Sherman. Sandy is welcomed home by her daughter; Lisa Lynn Kurschner, parents; Thomas and Kate Sh...

  • Warm-up begins in Minnesota, bringing relief as well as home hassles

    Feb 1, 2019

    The thaw finally begins. After spending most of the last few days in subzero temperatures, Minnesotans can finallly unwrap the woolen scarves from their faces and begin moving their fingers and toes again. The deep freeze that gripped the state sent dozens of people to hospitals with frostbite, closed schools, halted mail delivery for a day, froze waterlines, stalled cars and shut down the heat for about 150 Xcel Energy customers near Princeton. http://www.startribune.com/windchill-eases-the-positive-as-twin-cities-thermomet...

  • In N.Y. Times interview, Trump calls border wall talks 'waste of time,' dismisses investigations

    Feb 1, 2019

    WASHINGTON - A defiant President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he has all but given up on negotiations with Congress over his border wall and will proceed without lawmakers even as he dismissed any suggestions of wrongdoing in the investigations that have ensnared his associates. In an interview in the Oval Office, Trump called the talks "a waste of time" and indicated he will most likely take action on his own when they officially end in two weeks. At the same time, he expressed optimism...

  • Most licensed Minnesota teachers are turning to other careers

    Feb 1, 2019

    Fewer than half of Minnesota’s state’s licensed teachers actually work in public schools, according to a report issued this week by the teacher licensing board. The publicly funded Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board researched the biennial “supply and demand” report last fall with the Wilder Foundation. http://www.startribune.com/state-report-most-licensed-minnesota-teachers-are-staying-out-of-the-classroom/505145872/...

  • Woodbury police investigating woman's death at alleged child molester's home

    Feb 1, 2019

    Woodbury police are investigating a death at the home of a man on trial for charges of sexually assaulting children on a school bus. Attorney Christopher Keyser said police were called to the home of his client, Harvey T. Kneifl, after Kneifl failed to show up Thursday morning for his trial on 10 felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. http://www.startribune.com/woodbury-police-investigating-woman-s-death-at-alleged-child-molester-s-home/505150982/...

  • Iowa Democrats weigh Sen. Amy Klobuchar's presidential ambitions

    Feb 1, 2019

    MASON CITY, Iowa – Tracy Smith is brimming with ardor for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. "I adore her," Smith said at an informal gathering of Democrats here last weekend. "She's smart, she's got integrity, she's well-spoken, she did a great job" quizzing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Smith said. "And she's not my first choice for president." http://www.startribune.com/iowa-democrats-weigh-sen-amy-klobuchar-s-presidential-ambitions/505147262/...

  • Minnesota tech company wins first prize in '$1 Million Challenge' for minority entrepreneurs

    Feb 1, 2019

    HabitAware, which makes software and wearable technology that helps people with destructive, "body-focused" repetitive behaviors, won the first prize among nine finalists in the first "MEDA's $1 million Challenge" for minority entrepreneurs. HabitAware, based in St. Louis Park, was awarded $400,000 in a competition that has bloomed to $1.475 million, thanks to additional sponsorship. Last fall, the company won the $50,000 grand prize in the annual Minnesota Cup business competition....

  • BP: Shining through: Weather to warm over the weekend

    Feb 1, 2019

    Frigid temperatures brought out a sundog over Lake Bemidji on Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, it was 33 below at 9 a.m. when this photo was taken. The forecast calls for a warming on Friday, with a high of 17 degrees, and even 24 degrees on Saturday. https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/weather/4564708-shining-through-weather-warm-over-weekend...

  • Walz: Minnesota schools get a pass on instruction-time thresholds due to the cold weather

    Feb 1, 2019

    Minnesota schools will not be punished if they fall short of the state’s instruction time laws because of this week’s dangerous weather, Gov. Tim Walz’s office said Wednesday. “The Governor has assured local school districts that they will not be penalized for keeping their students safe,” a spokesman for the governor said. https://www.twincities.com/2019/01/30/will-schools-make-up-for-weather-cancellations-minneapolis-superintendent-asks-governor-to-ignore-the-law/...

  • The impact of the this week's snowstorm and bitter cold - by the numbers

    Feb 1, 2019

    MINNEAPOLIS - A look at how this week's snowstorm and bitter cold have affected the United States, by the numbers: 22 - Number of states that recorded sub-zero temperatures Wednesday. Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York all saw temperatures that were below zero. New Hampshire also saw sub-zero temperatures at higher elevations. Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and...

  • Walz to propose extra $30M for local government aid

    Feb 1, 2019

    Local governments around the state could get a funding boost to the tune of $30.5 million a year if Gov. Tim Walz's state budget gets a green light from the Minnesota Legislature. The DFL governor said this week that he would push to get the extra funds to help cities and towns pay for essential services like fixing streets and providing law enforcement services while keeping property taxes down. https://www.twincities.com/2019/01/30/walz-to-propose-extra-30m-for-local-govern...

  • Warriors improve to 9-7 on season with 76-67 win over Blackduck - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes on Friday, January 25, 2019, taking a 39-33 half time lead and holding on to win 76-67. Justin Barrett let the Warriors with 28 points, 17 in the first half, followed by Delwyn Holthusen III with 22 and Chase Rosebear adding 10. Dylan Moen led Blackduck with 17 points, Kobe Arp hit for 16 and Dane Savage had 13 points. Red Lake is now 9-7 on the season while Blackduck drops to 5-10. The Warriors were set to travel to Fond du Lac...

  • Red Lake Junior Varsity, 7th Grade and 8th Grade basketball teams lose to Blackduck P-5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes on Friday, January 25, 2019, taking a 39-33 half time lead and holding on to win 76-67. Justin Barrett let the Warriors with 28 points, 17 in the first half, followed by Delwyn Holthusen III with 22 and Chase Rosebear adding 10. Dylan Moen led Blackduck with 17 points, Kobe Arp hit for 16 and Dane Savage had 13 points. Red Lake is now 9-7 on the season while Blackduck drops to 5-10. The Warriors were set to travel to Fond du Lac...

  • Warriors drop to 8-7 on season with loss to Nevis 70-65 in Red Lake - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors (8-6) hosted the Nevis Tigers (8-6) on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Both teams pretty much evenly matched, it was a close game right from the start, as Nevis led 35-30 at the half. Red Lake would eventually tie the game a couple times late in the second half, but Nevis would come right back and retake the lead. With just a little over a minute to play, Nevis was up by 4 points and Red Lake had its chances, but just couldn't pull it off, as the Tigers hung on...

  • Red Lake's JV lose to Nevis 71-50 in early game - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors (8-6) hosted the Nevis Tigers (8-6) on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Both teams pretty much evenly matched, it was a close game right from the start, as Nevis led 35-30 at the half. Red Lake would eventually tie the game a couple times late in the second half, but Nevis would come right back and retake the lead. With just a little over a minute to play, Nevis was up by 4 points and Red Lake had its chances, but just couldn't pull it off, as the Tigers hung on...

  • Lady Warriors move to 12-4 on season with 82-51 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears on Friday, January 18, 2019, and although the Bears scored first, it was their only lead of the night, as Red Lake cruised from a 50-21 half time lead, to finish 82-51. Gerika Kingbird led all scorers with 20 points, also hitting her 1000th career point when she hit 8 in the first half, Autumn Holthusen followed with 17 and Angel McClain and Latayla Pemberton each added 11 points. Annebelle Phillips led the Bears with...

  • Lady Warriors move to 12-4 on season with 82-51 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick - Set II - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears on Friday, January 18, 2019, and although the Bears scored first, it was their only lead of the night, as Red Lake cruised from a 50-21 half time lead, to finish 82-51. Gerika Kingbird led all scorers with 20 points, also hitting her 1000th career point when she hit 8 in the first half, Autumn Holthusen followed with 17 and Angel McClain and Latayla Pemberton each added 11 points. Annebelle Phillips led the Bears with...

  • Red Lake's Junior Varsity take down Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears 54-32 - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    Red Lake's Junior Varsity took down Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears 54-32 on Friday, January 18, 2019 prior to the Lady Warriors Varsity game....

  • Lady Warriors back on winning track with 55-44 win over Mahnomen-Waubun - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors snapped a 3-game losing streak on Monday, January 14, 2019, as they hosted the Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds in the first game of a double-header. Although seemingly sluggish, Red Lake led right from the beginning and built up a 29-20 halftime lead, then added 26 more in the second half to secure the win, 55-44. Autumn Holthusen led all scorers with 22 points, Gerika Kingbird added 16, and Latayla Pemberton and Kelanna McClain both had 6. Sydney Clark...

  • Warriors improve to 7-6 with 71-62 win over Mahnomen-Waubun - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors upped their record to 7-6 on the season with their 71-62 win over Mahnomen-Waubun on Monday, January 14, 2019. The Warriors scored first and led throughout the game, leading by 21 points in the first half, 41-20. Mahnomen outscored Red Lake in the second half, 42-30, and as they got to within 7 of Red Lake, time ran out giving the Warriors the victory, 71-62. Riley Chaboyea led all scorers with 22 points on the night, David Smith added 12, and Delwyn...

  • Red Lake outscored in second half 46-19, loses to Pine River 75-50 - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted number 19th ranked in the state Pine River on Friday, January 11, 2019, and were outscoed 46-19 in the second half to give the Tigers the win, 75-50. Red Lake led at the half 31-29 and were keeping pace early. But some hot shooting and minimal turnovers by Pine River gave them the win, while Red Lake couldn't get their shots to fall. Torry Hieshey led all scorers with 25 for Pine River, Louis Buekeis hit for 23 and Broody Raph added 13. Delwyn...

  • NEW YEARS EVE TRADITIONAL POW-WOW HELD IN RED LAKE - P23

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 1, 2019

    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...

  • Bevin: Kentucky schools closing for wind chill is a sign we're 'soft'

    Feb 1, 2019

    Gov. Matt Bevin prodded Kentucky school districts to toughen up in the face of dangerously frigid winds that are blowing through the region. Speaking on 840 WHAS radio Tuesday, host Terry Meiners reminded Bevin that he would be up late tonight with his children because of classes being canceled on Wednesday. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/29/louisville-weather-bevin-says-closing-schools-means-were-getting-soft/2715053002/...

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