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  • Peter Joseph Harstad

    Feb 18, 2021

    Peter Joseph Harstad December 21, 1965 - February 11, 2021 Peter "Miinawaa" Joseph Harstad, age 55, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on February 11, 2021. Pete was born December 21, 1965 to Charlotte Roberts, and adopted by Donald and Lucille Harstad. He grew up in Northeast Minneapolis, and graduated from St John's Preparatory Academy in Collegeville, MN in 1984. He was a member of the White Earth Nation. Pete enjoyed working in the restaurant business and dreamed of owning his own...

  • Walz: All Minnesota schools should offer at least some in-person learning by March 8

    Feb 18, 2021

    All Minnesota schools should offer some form of in-person instruction by March 8, Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday, announcing a move he characterized as "critical" for students' and families' well-being, mental health and economic stability in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many districts have already started bringing secondary school students back to classrooms, and Walz said other middle and high schools could reopen as soon as Feb. 22. A majority of the state's elementary schools are already...

  • 'It's coming': Minnesota recreational marijuana bill passes first-ever legislative committee

    Feb 18, 2021
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    The battle to legalize recreational marijuana gained new life at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday after a measure to permit adult cannabis use survived its first committee test. Supporters of the measure described it as an important racial and criminal justice measure that could also bring millions of dollars in new revenue to a state that's been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic. "This is an opportunity in the age of COVID, and political and racial disruption and economic uncertainty to open...

  • US charges North Korean computer programmers in global hacks

    Feb 18, 2021

    WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global hacks, including a destructive attack targeting an American movie studio, and in the attempted theft and extortion of more than $1.3 billion from banks and companies, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. The newly unsealed indictment builds off an earlier criminal case brought in 2018 and adds two additional North Korean defendants. Prosecutors identified all three as members of a...

  • Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms

    Feb 18, 2021

    AUSTIN, Texas — Millions of Americans endured another frigid day without electricity or heat in the aftermath of a deadly winter storm as utility crews raced to restore power before another blast of snow and ice sowed more chaos in places least equipped to deal with it. Nearly 3.4 million customers around the U.S. were still without electricity, and some also lost water service. Texas officials ordered 7 million people — a quarter of the population of the nation's second-largest state — to boil tap water before drinking it following days of re...

  • Attorney General Ellison sues another landlord for illegally forcing tenant to vacate during COVID-19 pandemic

    Feb 18, 2021

    February 16, 2021 (SAINT PAUL) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that his office has filed another lawsuit against a landlord for illegally forcing tenants to vacate during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency in violation of Governor Tim Walz’s Emergency Executive Order 20-79. The lawsuit enforces the Executive Order against a Dakota County landlord for falsely claiming she or her family member needed to move into the rental property, which is an exemption under the Executive Order. In reality, the landlord kicked her ten...

  • Biden says his administration made a "mistake in the communication" on school reopenings

    Feb 18, 2021

    President Joe Biden tonight clarified confusion on what would qualify as a school reopening, saying that reports that a school could be considered open if it was open just one day per week stemmed from a "mistake in the communication." Biden was responding to a question from CNN's Anderson Cooper who asked, "your administration had set a goal to open the majority of schools in your first 100 days. You're now saying that means those schools may only be open for at least one day a week." Biden...

  • As Social Media Time Rises, So Does Teen Girls' Suicide Risk

    Feb 18, 2021

    TUESDAY, Feb. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- As the amount of time young teenage girls spend glued to Instagram, TikTok and other social media sites goes up, so does their long-term risk for suicide, a new study warns. The finding stems from a decade spent tracking social media habits and suicide risk among 500 teenage boys and girls, the longest such effort to date, the study authors said. "We found that girls who started using social media at two to three hours a day or more at age 13, and then increased [that use] over time, had the highest...

  • Additional 2021 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding Available

    Feb 18, 2021

    St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has extended the application deadline for the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) as a result of the addition of federal COVID-19 relief funds to the program. The MDA expects to award a total of roughly $2.9 million in funding for the grant program, including about $1.65 million in one-time funding for COVID-19 relief. As a result, the application deadline has been extended to March 16, 2021, and the maximum amount applicants may request has been increased to $150,000 from $...

  • As Minnesota Makes Progress on Vaccinations and COVID-19, Governor Walz Announces Plan to Return More Students to the Classroom

    Feb 18, 2021

    [ST. PAUL, MN] – As hospitalizations and new COVID-19 cases decline and Minnesota makes progress vaccinating educators, Governor Tim Walz today updated Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan to allow more middle and high school students to return the classroom. Beginning February 22, all middle and high school students can return to the classroom for hybrid or in-person learning. Governor Walz expects all schools to offer their students some form of in-person learning by March 8. “It’s time for students to be back in the classroom,” Governor Walz said....

  • COVID-19 Community Testing Update

    Feb 18, 2021

    All COVID-19 testing is no cost at Minnesota community testing sites. We are working together with communities to make sure everyone can get tested. • Sign up for an appointment: COVID-19 Community Testing Sites • What to expect: Community Testing • More about tests: Types of COVID-19 Tests Saliva testing sites Albert Lea Armory 410 Prospect Ave Albert Lea, MN 56007 Feb. 17-19, 24-27 12 - 6 p.m. ________________________________________ Anoka Armory 408 East Main St Anoka, MN 55303 Feb. 16-19, 23-27 12 - 6 p.m. ______________...

  • Minnesota Manufacturers Expect Lingering Pandemic Conditions for 2021

    Feb 18, 2021

    St. Paul – Respondents to an annual Manufacturing Business Conditions Survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis say they expect mostly unchanged or improved conditions in 2021. In looking back on 2020, Minnesota manufacturers described contracting conditions. Sixty percent of respondents indicated a decline in number of orders and 57% experienced a drop in profits. While they expect lingering pandemic conditions in 2021, more than half of respondents i...

  • Nearly $44 Million Awarded for Infrastructure Projects Across the State

    Feb 18, 2021

    ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) today announced loans and grants for water infrastructure projects in 12 different Minnesota communities. “Clean waterways and drinking water are a basic function of government, and these investments are important to protecting Minnesotans and our economy,” said PFA Chair and Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Steve Grove. “I congratulate these 12 cities on their awards.” Funding for all projects comes from a variety of PFA sources includi...

  • WGU Launches Equitable Access Initiative to Remove Barriers for Current and Prospective Students with High Financial Need

    Feb 18, 2021

    Redby, Minn. - (Feb. 17, 2021) – Western Governors University (WGU) has announced a new initiative aimed at removing financial barriers that might otherwise keep adults from moving forward with their education and career advancement plans. The fully online, nonprofit university’s Equitable Access Initiative will specifically address job and income loss, internet access issues, health concerns, changes in childcare and schooling, and overall uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this effort, WGU’s Board of Trustees has d...

  • Lady Warriors come off 2-game losing streak to down Blackduck 76-50 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Blackduck on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, taking a 36-22 halftime lead and outscoring their opponents 41-28 in the second half to win, 76-50. Red Lake had defeated the Drakes in January 70-61 in Blackduck, and had came off a 2-game losing streak, falling to Cass Lake and Pine River. Mimi Beaulieu led all scorers with 22 points on the night, Latayla Pemberton added 20 points of her own and Karen Guise hit for 10 points. M. Flatness led the Drakes wi...

  • Red Lake Girl's JV lose to the Blackduck 54-39 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Blackduck on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, taking a 36-22 halftime lead and outscoring their opponents 41-28 in the second half to win, 76-50. Red Lake had defeated the Drakes in January 70-61 in Blackduck, and had came off a 2-game losing streak, falling to Cass Lake and Pine River. Mimi Beaulieu led all scorers with 22 points on the night, Latayla Pemberton added 20 points of her own and Karen Guise hit for 10 points. M. Flatness led the Drakes wi...

  • Warriors squeak by Clearbrook-Gonvick 83-80 - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted Clearbrook-Gonvick on Friday, February 12, 2021, and the Bears were first to score, followed by ten more to lead 12-0 in the first half. But the Warriors fought back, even after D.J. Holtusen got his third foul and came out of the game near the 10-minute mark, and ended up leading at the end of the first half, 36-35. The lead changed several times in the second half, with both teams running fast paced offenses, and it ended up going down to just...

  • Red Lake Junior Varsity winners over Bears 61-59 in earlier game on Friday - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted Clearbrook-Gonvick on Friday, February 12, 2021, and the Bears were first to score, followed by ten more to lead 12-0 in the first half. But the Warriors fought back, even after D.J. Holtusen got his third foul and came out of the game near the 10-minute mark, and ended up leading at the end of the first half, 36-35. The lead changed several times in the second half, with both teams running fast paced offenses, and it ended up going down to just...

  • Red Lake Warriors out-gunned in 88-67 home loss to Cass Lake Panthers - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors came off a 77-71 win, their fourth win in a row, over Pine River on Friday, February 5, 2021, to face a fast Cass Lake-Bena Panther team on Tuesday, February 9th, and were outscored in both halves 45-33 and 43-34 respectively. Cass Lake improved their season record to 6-2 with the 88-67 victory, while the Warriors dropped to 4-2. Leroy Fairbanks led the Panthers with 32 points, Kayden Lee hit for 20 and Dominic Fairbanks added 13. D. J. Holthusen led Red...

  • Red Lake's JV edged by Panther JV 42-36 in earlier game - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors came off a 77-71 win, their fourth win in a row, over Pine River on Friday, February 5, 2021, to face a fast Cass Lake-Bena Panther team on Tuesday, February 9th, and were outscored in both halves 45-33 and 43-34 respectively. Cass Lake improved their season record to 6-2 with the 88-67 victory, while the Warriors dropped to 4-2. Leroy Fairbanks led the Panthers with 32 points, Kayden Lee hit for 20 and Dominic Fairbanks added 13. D. J. Holthusen led Red...

  • Lady Warriors win 4th straight in impressive 115-13 victory over Laporte in 2021 Home Opener - P18

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED lAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors won their season home opener and 4th straight game on Monday, February 1, 2021, taking a 67-2 halftime lead and having no trouble adding to it for the win, 115-13. Five Lady Warriors were in double figures. Rose McClain led all scorers with 22 points, Mimi Beaulieu added 21 points, Kelanna McClain netted 20 points, Latayla Pemberton hit for 14 points and Karen Guise had 13 points. Alyssa Moss had 8 points for Laporte. Red Lake will be on the road to...

  • Warriors move to 2-1 on season with 81-56 win over Pine River - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors won their second game in a row on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 hosting the Pine River Tigers. The Tigers scored first with a 3-pointer, but the Warriors scored twice after that and took a 5-3 lead in the first half, a lead which they never gave up. By the end of the first half, Red Lake led 35-19. The Warriors outscored Pine River in the second half as well 46-37, giving them the win, 81-56. Aaron Chaboyea led all scorers with 24 for Red Lake, Gerald Kingbird...

  • Warriors go to 1-1 on season with 84-63 win at home over Blackduck - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes on Friday, January 22, 2021, taking a 40-28 half time lead and finishing well, 84-63. Red Lake scored 40 and 44 points in the first and second half respectfully. Delwyn Holthusen III led all scorers with 31 points on the evening, Aaron Chaboyea netted 21 and Gerald Kingbird followed with 19. Ethan Merril ;led Blackduck (1-1) with 18, Owen Wilson added 12 and Oli Stroeing hit for 11. Red Lake is now 1-1 on the season and will host...

  • Looking Back to June 2011 - Red Lake Elementary School Academy - P37

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    Looking Back to June 2011 - Red Lake Elementary School Academy - P29...

  • Looking Back to July 2011 - Red Lake 4th of July Celebration - Saturday Afternoon Parade - P27

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 18, 2021

    Looking Back to July 2011 - Red Lake 4th of July Celebration - Saturday Afternoon Parade...

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