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  • Warroad pair charged after Red Lake police find 40 grams of meth

    Grace Pastoor, Bemidji Pioneer|Feb 3, 2017

    BEMIDJI-Two Warroad individuals have been charged with first-degree possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute after Red Lake police found almost 40 grams of the drug in their car, according to a criminal complaint. Phillip Clarence Michael Athman, 27, and Heather Lynn Kjensrud, 21, were arrested Monday after a caller told Red Lake police that people in a silver PT Cruiser were selling narcotics outside of a grocery store. When Red Lake officers located the car they asked Kjensrud...

  • Spirit Rock Consulting Announces New Partnership

    Feb 3, 2017

    Spirit Rock Consulting, a nationally recognized Native American lobbying firm, announced the addition of Holly Cook Macarro and Larry Rosenthal as partners. “Holly and Larry have both been tireless advocates for Indian people. I have worked with them for many years and their experiences in Indian Country and in Washington has led to tremendous success for their clients and Indian Country as a whole,” said Spirit Rock founder and Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa member, Aurene Martin. “I am proud that our new partnership will make Spiri...

  • 'We are still looking': Family of missing teen hold candlelight vigil on his birthday

    Feb 3, 2017

    BEMIDJI—On the night of Jeremy Jourdain's 18th birthday, dozens of his friends and family members gathered next to the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues. Some brought cake, others carried placards and a large banner was on prominent displays. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4211060-we-are-still-looking-family-missing-teen-hold-candlelight-vigil-his-birthday...

  • Bomb threat at Cass Lake-Bena triggers evacuation, early release

    Feb 3, 2017

    BEMIDJI—Students at Cass Lake-Bena schools went home early this morning after school district staff heard of a bomb threat there. Superintendent Rochelle Johnson said students at the school district's combined high school and middle school building were evacuated two miles away to the district's Area Learning Center after she heard of the threat at about 10 a.m. today. Students in all grades were released at 11:30 a.m. School continued as normal at the district's elementary building, Johnson said, except for the early release. h...

  • Additional speed limit increases on northwest Minnesota highways

    Feb 3, 2017

    BEMIDJI, Minn. – The speed limits on several highways in northwest Minnesota increased from 55 to 60 miles per hour beginning February 1. The new speed limits take effect when the new signs are posted. Highways that will receive new speed limit signs include: • Highway 92- Bagley to Red Lake Falls • Highway 220- Highway 11 near Drayton to Climax • Highway 317- Highway 220 to North Dakota Speed limit increases were previously announced for: • Highway 113- Mahnomen/Norman County line to Highway 3...

  • Bemidji police apprehend suspect in possible shooting

    Feb 3, 2017

    BEMIDJI -- Bemidji police have detained a male suspect who may have fired a round inside a house east of Lake Avenue on Thursday evening. In a statement provided at 9:48 p.m., Chief of Police Mike Mastin said the subject is being transported by ambulance to Sanford for evaluation. An earlier statement revealed that police were looking for the man, who Mastin said had a gun. Police issued a Code Red Alert at about 8 p.m. Thursday night for residents near the Sanford Center and on the east side of Lake Bemidji. Residents were advised to stay in...

  • Lady Warriors top a hundred in 108-14 win over Fond du Lac - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE - The Lady Warriors dominated in their victory over the Fond du Lac Ojibwe on Saturday, January 28, 2017, as they went to 16-2 on the year. Red Lake scored first and didn't look back, racking up a 68-7 halftime lead, on to victory 108-14. The Lady Warriors defense held Fond du Lac to just 7 points in each half. Grace White led all scorers with 29, 21 points in the first half, Alexis Desjarlait nailed 23, 17 of her points in the first half, Danielle Seki hit for 15, Angel McClain and...

  • Red Lake Warriors have no trouble with Fond du Lac in 85-31 win - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE - Red Lake had no trouble with the visiting Fond du Lac Ojibwe on Saturday, January 28, 2017, as they took a 54-18 half time lead and went on to victory, 85-31. The win put their record to 16-3 on the year. Jamie Cook led the Warriors with 17 points, Rob McClain and Brady Cook each hit for 13, William Morrison and Frankie Papsadora both added 9, Rob Beaulieu III and Cyprus Whitefeather both put in 6 and Justin Barrett had 4. Evan Butcher had 14 for FDL. Red Lake will travel to Laporte...

  • Red Lake Warriors back on track with 105-47 win over Blackduck - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE - After two losses in a row at home, the Red Lake Warriors continued in their winning ways on Friday, January 27, 2017, by taking a 67-22 half time lead, on to the 105-47 victory. Red Lake moved to 15-3 on the season. Rob Beaulieu led all scorers with 26 points, 21 of them in the first half, Jamie Cook hit for 19, Rob McClain Jr. added 15, William Morrison and Frankie Papsadora each scored 8, Dave Dudley and Justin Barrett both netted 7 and Anthony Beaulueu put in 5. Ike Volt had 19...

  • Rough night in Red Lake as Nevis upsets Warriors 60-40 - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE - The Nevis Tigers came into Red Lake Warrior County with a 13-1 record, losing only to Cass Lake all season. Red Lake was coming off a stunning 71-70 loss over the weekend to 4A school Copper Robbinsdale. It should be a very good game, most people were saying. It turned out very good for the visitors. Nevis scored first with a free throw, and led 3-0 after a basket underneath. Red Lake tied the game with a 3-bagger from Jamie Cook, and led 5-3 after another basket in the early minute...

  • Half-court shot at the buzzer gives 4A Robbinsdale Cooper 71-70 win over 1A Red Lake Warriors - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE-With a little over 3-seconds remaining on the clock and the Red Lake Warriors leading 70-68, a half-court shot just before the buzzer gave 4A Robbinsdale Cooper an almost unbelievable victory on Saturday afternoon at Red Lake High School. Heartbreaking is the word many Red Lake fans witnessed as the shot went up from half-court just before the buzzer, and went in for the 3-points needed for Cooper to win. Nathan Hill, No. 22, was Robbinsdale Cooper's hero, his only 3-points hit in the...

  • Lady Warriors dominate in 81-25 win over the Nevis Tigers - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE-The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Nevis on Friday, January 20, 2017, taking a 55-12 half time lead, on to an 81-25 victory. Grace White led all scorers with 27 points for Red Lake, Angel McClain hit for 19, Danielle Seki added 12, Alexis Desjarlait had 11 and Gerika Kingbird netted 10. Emma Bliss led the Tigers with 8. The win lifted the Lady Warriors' record to 14-2 on the season, while Nevis dropped to 1-10. Red Lake will travel to Cook to play North Woods on Thursday, January 26,...

  • Warriors knock off Mahnomen 102-59 in Red Lake - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    The Red Lake Warriors hosted Mahnomen on Monday, January 16, 2017, and although both teams started off quickly and stayed even for the first couple of minutes, Red Lake led at the half 53-35. Red Lake continued it's high paced offense and defense in the second half, with 65 points coming from the bench, to go on to win 102-59. Kendall Whiotefeather led the Warriors with 24 points, Justin Barrett hit for 19, Jamie Cook added 15, Frank Papasodora and Robbie Beaulieu each netted 10--Beaulieu with...

  • Lady Warriors dominate Mahnomen 98-24 at home - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors came out quickly and strong, racking up 44 points to lead Mahnomen 44-9 at the half. They continued that pace throughout the second half, coming away with a 98-24 victory. Alexis Desjarlait led the Warriors with 28 points on the night, Grace White hit for 25 (7 of her shots were 3-pointers), Danielle Seki shot for 16 points, Angel McClain added 9 points, while Samantha Roy hit 5 points. Jessica Refshaw hit for 6 points for Mahnomen. Red Lake improves to 12-2 with the...

  • "Take Back our Community" - Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment Seminar held in Red Lake - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE - The "Take Back our Community" - Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment Seminar was held at the Seven Clans Casino Event Center on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Well attended, the seminar began with breakfast at 7:30 AM, followed by registration and the Opening Ceremonies. Murphy Thomas, the Facilitator, provided introductions, followed by welcome addressed by Cynthia Gunderson, Red Lake IHS Pharmacy, Dana Lyons, Red Lake Public Safety and Salena Beasley, Red Lake Chemical Health...

  • Lady Warriors crush Cass Lake 90-19 in Red Lake - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors had no trouble with the Cass Lake Panthers on Friday, January 6, 2017, as they dominated throughout the game in both offense and defense, crushing the Panthers 90-19. The win lifted Red Lake to 9-1 on the season, while the Panthers dropped to 2-7. Grace White also grabbed her 1000th career rebound in the game, a milestone not reached by many. The Lady Warriors will travel to Mountain Iron-Buhl on Saturday, January 7, Minneapolis Washburn on Friday, January...

  • Red Lake Warriors cruise to 11-1 with win over Cass Lake Bena 99-56 - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors had no trouble with the Cass Lake Panthers on Friday, January 6, 2017, as they took a 63-34 half time lead and cruised to a 99-56 victory. The win put Red Lake at 11-1 on the season while Cass Lake dropped to 8-3--two of their losses came to Red Lake. Jamie Cook led the Warriors with 29 points, all 3's except for one two-pointer and seven of the 3's were in a row before he missed one; Kendall Whitefeather hit for 16 points, Rob McClain netted 12 and Rob Beaulieu...

  • 2017 Red Lake New Year's Celebration - P27

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 3, 2017

    The 2017 Red Lake News Year's Celebration was held at the Red Lake Humanities Center on Saturday, December 31, 2016....

  • Minnesota loggers hoping new NAFTA deal can help sagging industry

    Feb 3, 2017

    VIRGINIA, Minn. — Northern Minnesota loggers said Wednesday that the region's harvest is down significantly, and with about month left in the winter timber season, the clock is ticking. Industry groups also said that President Donald Trump's notion he will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) trade deal could result in positive impacts for regional logging companies. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4210841-minnesota-loggers-hoping-new-nafta-deal-can-help-sagging-industry...

  • Oil train numbers drop along with oil prices

    Feb 3, 2017

    ST. PAUL — A third as many trains haul North Dakota crude oil across Minnesota as two years ago. Falling oil prices forced a drop in oil output in the Bakken region in western North Dakota, which meant a dramatic drop in the number of trains needed to haul the oil to refineries to the east and south. Most North Dakota oil trains go through Minnesota. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4210986-oil-train-numbers-drop-along-oil-prices...

  • MN Republican legislators take aim at reshaping state's Public Utilities Commission

    Feb 3, 2017

    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Republicans are taking early aim this legislative session at a little-discussed state commission that has a big say on energy issues. Republicans, who control the House and Senate, have introduced a half-dozen bills that would change the power and makeup of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, a five-member group appointed by the governor that has the power to regulate the state’s big electricity, gas and telecommunication companies. The proposals run the gamut, from changing the commission’s abilities to ove...

  • 2nd Term Rewards and Recognition Trip

    Feb 3, 2017

    Congrats to the high school students who earned their R & R trip. They had great grades, behavior, and attendance. This R&R trip will be to Bemidji State University's Recreational Fitness Center for climbing wall, racquetball, walleyball, basketball, swimming, and more. After that, students will enjoy a college dining experience at Wally's!! Barrett, Liz Barrett, Tyrese Barrett, Tyrese D. Barron, Drew Beaulieu, Anthony Beaulieu, Robbie Blue, Marlene R. Bravo, Brisenia Chaboyea, KayLynn J....

  • MDA encourages northwest and west-central farmers to participate in nutrient initiative

    Feb 3, 2017

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) invites Minnesota farmers and crop advisers to participate in a unique on-farm nutrient management program that can help water quality while managing production costs. Participants in the Nutrient Management Initiative (NMI) evaluate different nitrogen management practices on their own farms through the use of replicated side-by-side field trials. The results of these trials can help farmers fine-tune their nutrient management practices to increase efficiency and profitability. I...

  • Letter: White Earth should shoot down plans for Star Lake Casino

    Feb 3, 2017

    Shooting Star Corporation has plans to build a new casino, which will be the third one for the White Earth Nation, at remote Star Lake in Otter Tail County. It's a bad idea. Here's why: First of all, it's an environmental disaster. It would replace a beautiful, wild, untouched area with a commercial development that's not suitable in the area and where there's no infrastructure to support it. http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/letters/4209885-letter-white-earth-should-shoot-down-plans-star-lake-casino...

  • OPEN GYM - Red Lake High School -Sunday's February 19th to March 26th

    OPEN GYM Red Lake High School Open gym for Adults on Sunday's, come on in and play some hoops, walk around the gym for exercise. There will be staff to clock your miles, play you some hoops and have fun. Come in the west door (entry to games) Enjoy some movement in the winter. OPEN GYM - Red Lake High School -Sunday's February 19th to March 26th 1:00-3:00pm RLHS gym Community Education Call: 679-1707 for more info....

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