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Articles from the February 13, 2017 edition


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  • Ramped-up recovery: Expanded program offers Beltrami County inmates a chance to grow

    Feb 13, 2017

    BEMIDJI—For six hours each weekday, inmates and drug treatment providers gather in the Beltrami County Jail's old kitchen. The large, windowless area is equipped with a whiteboard, brand-new plastic chairs, computers and workbooks filled with tips and skills meant to guide addicts away from drug use and toward problem solving. Remnants of the room's days as a kitchen remain, with a large sink stationed against one wall and a tile floor creating an echoey space. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4216574-ramped-recovery...

  • Patrick Long (Zobatisnahqwenagwub),

    Feb 13, 2017

    Patrick Long (Zobatisnahqwenagwub), 82 of Red Lake, MN died on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN. Traditional Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Little Rock Center in Red Lake. A wake will begin on Monday, February 13, 2017 and continue until the time of services. Interment will be at St. Mary’s cemetery in Red Lake. The Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji assisted the family. He was born April 29, 1934 in Red Lake, MN the son of Patrick and Cordelia (Sitting) Long. For most o...

  • Warriors take down Pine River 88-58 in Red Lake; now 19-3 on season

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 2017

    RED LAKE - Pine River came to town and it was a fairly close game in the first half, with the Warriors leading 38-26. Rob McClain's shot right at the buzzer from half court was denied, although video footage showed the ball left his hand just before the buzzer went off. But that 3 points didn't really matter, as the Warriors came out stronger in the second half to win by 30 points, 88-58. Jamie Cook led all scorers with 34 points, 17 points in each half, Rob McClain, William Morrison and...

  • Warriors take down Pine River 88-58 in Red Lake; now 19-3 on season - Set 2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 2017

    RED LAKE - Pine River came to town and it was a fairly close game in the first half, with the Warriors leading 38-26. Rob McClain's shot right at the buzzer from half court was denied, although video footage showed the ball left his hand just before the buzzer went off. But that 3 points didn't really matter, as the Warriors came out stronger in the second half to win by 30 points, 88-58. Jamie Cook led all scorers with 34 points, 17 points in each half, Rob McClain, William Morrison and...

  • First of several Community Engagement Meetings held in Red Lake - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 2017

    RED LAKE - The first of several Community Engagement Meetings was held at the Red Lake Nation College - Commons Area on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. This engagement meeting was titled, "Duties and Responsibilities of Elected Officials." Led by the Chairman of the Constitutional Reform Initiative, Tharen Stillday, topics of discussion included Hereditary Chiefs, officials on paid committees, conflicts of interest, duties of all elected officials, compensation, informing their constituents, term l...

  • Liberty named U.S. presidential scholarship candidate

    Feb 13, 2017

    BEMIDJI—Mitakamizi Liberty, enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and a graduating senior at TrekNorth High School, has been named one of more than 4,000 candidates in the 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Liberty is the son of Leslie Harper and Adrian Liberty, and TrekNorth staff said he is the only Minnesota student from outside the Twin Cities area to be named a candidate. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/education/4215179-liberty-named-us-presidential-scholarship-candidate...

  • A march against violence: Tuesday event to raise awareness of violence against indigenous women

    Feb 13, 2017

    BEMIDJI—From Feb. 13, 2015 to June 5, 2016, two Native American women and one Native American girl died at the hands of men in their lives within the city of Bemidji. Nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, one in three Native women reports having been raped during her lifetime. A group of four local women and other supporters hope to address this violence against indigenous women during a Valentine's Day walk in honor of those who are missing and murdered. The event is the first of its kind in Bemidji, and will be held in s...

  • Canadian authorities intercept 21 crossing border into Manitoba from ND and Minnesota

    Feb 13, 2017

    EMERSON, Man.—Canadian authorities intercepted 21 people crossing into Manitoba from northern North Dakota and Minnesota this weekend, continuing a trend of foreign nationals seeking refugee status in Canada. The Royal Canadian Mounted Patrol said it intercepted two groups of people crossing into Canada near Emerson directly north of Grand Forks on the Red River. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4216547-canadian-authorities-intercept-21-crossing-border-manitoba-nd-and-minnesota...

  • Deer River Man Accused of Assaulting Toddler

    Feb 13, 2017

    DEER RIVER—A Deer River man was arrested and charged with two felonies Wednesday after a 2-year-old child who had been in his care sustained a large skull fracture and other serious injuries. Corey Michael Cloud, 28,—charged with first-degree assault and malicious punishment of a child causing great bodily harm—was first questioned Jan. 31 after the Itasca County Sheriff's Office received a report that the 2-year-old was at the Deer River Emergency Room with a skull fracture, according to a criminal complaint. An emergency room doctor told...

  • Doris Christena Heminger Burshiem

    Feb 13, 2017

    Doris Christena Heminger Burshiem October 15, 1931 - Friday, February 10, 2017 Service Information Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Community Center Tuesday, February 14, 2017 2:00 P.M. Visitation Information None Funeral Services for Doris Christena Heminger Burshiem, "Keya O Mani Win" (Walks with Turtles Woman), 85 of Agency Village will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Community Center in Agency Village, SD. Officiating will be Commissioned Ruling Elder...

  • Lady Warriors top a hundred in 108-14 win over Fond du Lac - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 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 - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 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 - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 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 - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 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 - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 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 - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 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 - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 2017

    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 7 rebounds--Rob McClain had 8...

  • 2017 Red Lake New Year's Celebration - P33

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 13, 2017

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

  • Deer River man charged after child suffers skull fracture

    Feb 13, 2017

    DEER RIVER—A Deer River man was arrested and charged with two felonies Wednesday after a 2-year-old child who had been in his care sustained a large skull fracture and other serious injuries. Corey Michael Cloud, 28,—charged with first-degree assault and malicious punishment of a child causing great bodily harm—was first questioned Jan. 31 after the Itasca County Sheriff's Office received a report that the 2-year-old was at the Deer River Emergency Room with a skull fracture, according to a criminal complaint. An emergency room doctor told...

  • 'Sioux Chef' cooks for inaugural fundraising dinner at AIRC

    Feb 13, 2017

    BEMIDJI— Rabbit pate with apple broth and a pumpkin seed brittle cress, spaghetti squash with pea and corn shoots, a wild rice cracker with blueberry drizzle. That and more was on the menu Friday night at BSU's American Indian Resource Center's inaugural Fundraising Dinner for American Indian Student Success. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4216204-sioux-chef-cooks-inaugural-fundraising-dinner-airc...

  • Hibbing fire victim charged with fraud, theft

    Feb 13, 2017

    HIBBING, Minn. — When thieves broke into the fire-ravaged Koslucher residence in December, stealing the Hibbing family's Christmas presents from under their tree, community members and organizations stepped up to help the family of four. A Duluth nonprofit sent a check for firefighters to purchase and deliver new gifts to the family just days before the holiday. An online fundraiser garnered nearly $500. And a school fundraiser brought in more than $1,700 for the family. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4215889-hibbing-fir...

  • Klund murder case goes to jury

    Feb 13, 2017

    ST. PAUL — Whether a former U.S. marine coldly shot two unsuspecting homeless people in his St. Paul apartment last spring or acted in self-defense against two conniving robbers is in the hands of a jury. The jury received instructions Friday afternoon in the murder case pending against Scott Alan Klund. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4216175-klund-murder-case-goes-jury...

  • Minn. nursing homes, rural health care could be devastated by a travel ban, Swanson warns

    Feb 13, 2017

    Across rural Minnesota, foreign-born doctors have been crucial in easing an acute shortage of physicians. But small-town hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices could be strained if President Donald Trump’s immigration and travel ban prevails, according to state Attorney General Lori Swanson. The ban is on hold and in legal limbo after a pair of dramatic court rulings. Swanson and her team of attorneys, who had joined Washington state to challenge Trump’s executive order banning travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries, are still...

  • Minneapolis man shot in Chicago by Amtrak officer is paralyzed

    Feb 13, 2017

    CHICAGO — A Minneapolis man shot in Chicago by an Amtrak police officer is paralyzed and clinging to life, relatives of the man said Friday. Chad Robertson, 25, was on a layover while heading home by bus from a wedding in Memphis, when he was shot Wednesday outside Chicago's Union Station, according to his sister, Nina Robertson. She said he has been in and out of consciousness and is unable to move or feel anything below his shoulders. http://www.startribune.com/family-minneapolis-man-shot-by-amtrak-officer-is-paralyzed/413...

  • Yearlong effort takes on human trafficking in Eden Prairie

    Feb 13, 2017

    Going after human traffickers takes substantial law enforcement resources, which makes it difficult for suburban police departments to commit to such intensive initiatives. But as part of its “blueprint for success” planning agenda for 2016, Eden Prairie police finished a yearlong, three-pronged approach that netted the arrests of 27 pimps and johns. The effort also included victim outreach and recovery, and public education through speaking at civic, professional and religious organizations. http://www.startribune.com/yearl...

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