Articles from the February 21, 2023 edition
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Stormie Jasmine Graves
Stormie Jasmine Graves February 14, 1991 ~ February 11, 2023 (age 31) Stormie Jasmine Graves, "Opichi" meaning "Robin", age 31, of the Miigizi Clan unexpectedly journeyed home on February 11, 2023, from her residence in Calumet, Oklahoma. Her family is deeply saddened and shocked by her passing. Stormie was born on February 14,...
Gloria Jean (Allen) Dudley
Gloria Jean (Allen) Dudley March 7, 1948 ~ February 16, 2023 Gloria Jean Dudley, "Makoonce" meaning Little Bear, was called home on February 16, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on March 7, 1948, to James E. Allen, Sr. and Vina (Bongo) Allen. Gloria grew up in the Walker/Onigum area. After high school, she...
Samantha Kay Mortenson
Samantha Kay Mortenson June 6, 1990 - February 19, 2023 Samantha Mortenson, age 32, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at her home. Samantha Kay Mortenson was born on June 6, 1990, in West Chester, PA, to Bruce and Sandra (Warren) Mortenson. When Samantha was 4, the family moved to the Waubun area whe...
Joseph "Joe" A. Herman
Joseph "Joe" A. Herman March 8, 1943 - February 15, 2023 Joseph A. Herman, 79 of Warwick, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. A Wake will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Recreation Center in St. Michael with a time of prayer...
Sneaking a president from DC to Kyiv without anyone noticing
KYIV, Ukraine - President Joe Biden's motorcade slipped out of the White House around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. No big, flashy Air Force One for this trip -– the president vanished into the darkness on an Air Force C-32, a modified Boeing 757 normally used for domestic trips to smaller airports. The next time he turned up - 20 hours...
Storm could bring up to 20 inches of snow to southern half of Minnesota, including Twin Cities
Minnesotans were dashing to hardware stores to buy ice melt and reserve snowblowers on Monday in preparation for a storm that appears to be headed for a spot on the Top 10 of all time. During a winter that has already served up more than 56 inches of snow — higher than the annual average for an entire season — the prospect of more after a balmy start to February drew a mix...
Snow? What snow? Plan is to proceed with high school state championships
As perhaps the biggest snowstorm in 30 years bears down on the Twin Cities, the Minnesota State High School League indicated Monday it plans to go forward with two state championship events that will draw teams and spectators from all over the state to St. Paul. The MSHSL issued a statement addressing the weather and the events...
Minnesota House votes to ban conversion therapy for minors
Mental health providers in Minnesota would be prohibited from performing conversion therapy - a discredited practice that seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity - on minors and vulnerable adults under a bill passed by the state House on Monday. The DFL-controlled House voted 81-47 to approve the bill,...
Speeding Porsche driver crashes in ball of flames in Roseville while eluding patrol, is badly hurt
A man speeding in a sports car crashed in flames in Roseville while eluding law enforcement and was severely injured, officials said Monday. The wreck occurred about 11:50 p.m. Sunday on a ramp from Cleveland Avenue to northbound Interstate 35W, the State Patrol said. Andrew Slate, 31, of St. Paul, was taken by emergency medical responders to HCMC, where he was in critical...
Minnesotans convicted of marijuana crimes could see their records cleared with legalization
Cameron Taylor knew that pleading guilty to a felony marijuana possession charge was the surest way to avoid prison and remain in his children's lives. Little did he know the felony would haunt him for the next decade. Taylor, 39, has turned his life around since the 2012 conviction but continues to face its consequences. Some...
Man arrested in Catholic bishop's killing had worked for him
LOS ANGELES - A man arrested Monday in the weekend killing of a Catholic bishop that shocked Los Angeles religious and immigrant communities is the husband of the victim's housekeeper and had done work at his home, authorities said. Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell, 69, was fatally shot Saturday in the bedroom of his home in...
As free school meals near passage, Minnesota districts worry about funding tied to aid
Willie Lumpkins drove twice as much for work in 2022 as he did the year before. At the same time, food and fuel prices were hitting record highs in the Twin Cities and across the country. His son, who also is named Willie, was enrolled in a public charter school at the time and qualified for free meals. "You don't know how much...
How would paid leave and sick time plans work in Minnesota?
Whether it's a day with the flu or months with a newborn, Minnesota workers would be able to take time off and still get paid under two proposals moving quickly at the State Capitol. Democrats have spent years pushing for sick and safe time and paid family and medical leave. They contend the two measures will benefit hundreds...
North Korea fires long-range missile after warning over military drills
SEOUL, Feb 18 (Reuters) - North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off Japan's west coast on Saturday after warning of a strong response to upcoming military drills by South Korea and the United States. Japanese authorities said the missile plunged into waters inside Japan's exclusive economic zone more than an hour after it was launched, suggesting the...
After little action in 2022, $1.9B bonding bill moves early at Minnesota Capitol
ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers are beginning the process of getting a $1.9 billion public infrastructure borrowing bill to the governor’s desk. It would be the first bonding bill in more than two years. A bonding proposal released this week by Democratic-Farmer-Labor Capital Investment Committee chairs would borrow $1.5 billion and use $392 million in cash funding for...
House Speaker awaiting more information on lawmaker's DWI arrest before deciding response
House Speaker Melissa Hortman says she's waiting for more information on the drunken driving arrest of Rep. Matt Grossell, R-Clearbook, before deciding whether to strip him of his committee assignments. MPR News' Brian Bakst first reported on Friday that Grossell was arrested on DWI charges in northern Minnesota. His blood...
GigaZone Gaming Championship & TechXpo Announce Gaming Tournaments for 2023 Event on April 22
(Bemidji, MN) (February 15, 2023) – The 6th GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo with special guest Steve "Woz" Wozniak the co-founder of Apple is coming up Saturday, April 22 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. The event features free gaming on various console and arcade games, numerous tournaments, door prizes, and more....
Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Legislation Passes off the House Floor
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed, HF 30, catalytic converter theft prevention legislation, with a 113-15 vote. The bill is authored by Rep. Ruth Richardson (DFL – Mendota Heights). “This legislation is a collective response from our constituents who are calling on us to do more to prevent catalytic converter theft,” said Rep....
Conversion Therapy Ban legislation Passes off House Floor
SAINT PAUL, MN – Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed legislation to ban the discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy,” HF 16 legislation, with a 81-47 vote. The legislation would ban conversion therapy on children or vulnerable adults, prohibit conversion therapy from being offered under medical assistance coverage and eliminate the...
Two New Earthquakes With 6.4 and 5.8 Magnitudes Shake Turkey and Syria Once Again
Edinburg, TX - Just two weeks after the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria, two more earthquakes with 6.4 and 5.8 magnitudes just shook the region, terrifying people once again. UOSSM initial reports show at least 94 injuries and several collapsed buildings in northwest Syria. Most of...
Obahshiing Ice Fishing Tournament 2023
Obahshiing Ice Fishing Tournament 2023 held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10 AM -5 PM https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRH- Obahshiing Tournament 2023 Adult Winners 1st $600.00 Conrad Neadeau 2nd $500.00 Barry Oakgrove 3rd $400.00 Jeff Kingbird 4th $300.00 Maurice Cook 5th $200.00 Arn Stately 10th Auger Anthony...
Warriors set back in Blackduck 86-76 - P2
Warriors set back in Blackduck 86-76 JV boys continue to play well and got another W tonight, 6'5" freshman Ryan Kingbird played well in the post on both sides of the ball, 6'4" 8th grader Austin Perkins read the pass and got some big time steals and buckets in the second half, and Moose chipped in 6 points and a big...
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Close game all the way, but Lady Warriors pull off 65-63 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick
Close game all the way, but Lady Warriors pull off 65-63 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick on Friday, February 17, 2023 Red Lake's Junior High Team also winners, 28-21 in early game...
Warrior's Junior High Team winners over Clearbrook-Gonvick, 28-21 in early game played in Red Lake
Warrior's Junior High Team winners over Clearbrook-Gonvick, 28-21 in early game played in Red Lake Close game all the way, but Lady Warriors pull off 65-63 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick...
Lady Warriors unable to slow down Panthers in 90-64 loss to Cass Lake - P5
At home, Lady Warriors unable to slow down Panthers in 90-64 loss to Cass Lake Red Lake Jr. High also take loss in earlier game...
