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Articles from the February 22, 2018 edition


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  • Potentially treacherous snow and rain mix to hit Thursday-Friday

    Feb 22, 2018

    The National Weather Service is predicting that a sizable snowfall will descend upon the Twin Cities come Thursday. A storm straight from the Rockies will likely hit after 3 p.m. Thursday — with an accumulation between three and five inches by the following morning in the metro area. https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/21/minneapolis-st-paul-weather-snow-rain-mix-expected-thursday/...

  • Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women/Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Walk held in Red Lake

    Wes Jourdain, RLNC|Feb 22, 2018

    I just wanted to thank everyone that came together today, (February 21, 2018), on such short notice. Thes Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women/Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Walk was rescheduled from last week out of respect for the families that lost loved ones and we weren't too sure when we were going to do it. The Red Lake Nation College Staff, Student Government, and Students collaborated with Equay Wigamig (Women's Shelter) staff to put on this event. We had Annette Johnson...

  • Former UW student from Edina pleads guilty to five felonies in string of sex crimes

    Feb 22, 2018

    Former University of Wisconsin-Madison student Alec Cook pleaded guilty Wednesday to five felonies, including three counts of third-degree sexual assault, nearly bringing to a close a sprawling case that had been set for seven trials involving 11 alleged victims that were to have happened over the next several months. Cook, who has spoken little in court during his numerous appearances since October 2016, when he was first charged, mostly answered yes and no to questions put to him by Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke, and said “guilty” when ask...

  • Furniture/Appliance Giveaway held in Redby on Wednesday, February 21, 2018

    Mary Omen|Feb 22, 2018

    Redby - On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, a furniture and appliance giveaway took place in Redby. It was "first come, first serve" and the items given away were tables, chairs, small refrigerqtors and microwaves. The event ran from 10 AM to 3 PM and was coordinated by all District Coordinators. Another giveaway will take place in the near future....

  • St. Paul psychiatrist charged with receipt of child porn

    Feb 22, 2018

    A licensed St. Paul psychiatrist was charged this week with possessing child pornography on his home computer. Aviel Li Goodman, 62, was charged with a single federal count of receipt of child pornography. https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/21/st-paul-psychiatrist-charged-with-receipt-of-child-porn/...

  • Social media posts prompt school lockdown and arrest of student in Orono; investigation in Woodbury

    Feb 22, 2018

    Twin Cities police and schools are investigating multiple threats made on social media in the wake of last week’s school shooting in Florida — resulting in the Wednesday afternoon arrest of a high school student in the west metro. Orono public schools were placed on lockdown Wednesday after a “direct threat of gun violence at Orono schools” was posted on both Twitter and Facebook — and later in the day, a student at the district’s high school was arrested on suspicion of making terroristic threats. https://www.twincities.com...

  • Billy Graham launched an evangelical empire from Minnesota. He died Wednesday at 99

    Feb 22, 2018

    MONTREAT, N.C. — The Rev. Billy Graham, who transformed American religious life through his preaching and activism, becoming a counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, died Wednesday. He was 99. Graham, who long suffered from cancer, pneumonia and other ailments, died at his home in North Carolina, according spokesman Mark DeMoss. https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/21/spokesman-evangelist-billy-graham-has-died-at-age-99/...

  • St. Paul school board votes to buy Woodbury building for $15.3 million, could open magnet school

    Feb 22, 2018

    The Crosswinds school building in Woodbury could reopen as a science-focused magnet school with St. Paul Public Schools as its new owner. The St. Paul school board voted 5-2 on Tuesday night to buy the building from the state for $15.3 million. The deal closes Wednesday morning. https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/20/st-paul-could-reopen-woodbury-school-as-science-magnet-school/...

  • Gun control rally at Minnesota Capitol draws unexpected crowd

    Feb 22, 2018

    Before the most recent mass school shooting in Florida, the gun control group known as Minnesota Moms Demand Action expected about 30 people to show up for their February rally at the state Capitol. That rally took place Tuesday. An informal headcount easily topped 200, and organizers said the 400 leaflets they brought were quickly snapped up by the sizable crowd. https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/20/gun-control-rally-at-minnesota-capitol-draws-unexpected-crowd/...

  • Background checks removed from Wisconsin gun bill; armed guards in schools funded

    Feb 22, 2018

    MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats tried to pressure Republicans into passing universal background checks for gun buyers Tuesday but GOP leaders outmaneuvered them, seizing control of the legislation and rewriting it to fund armed guards in schools. The move capped a day of furious debate over gun control in the state Capitol in the wake of a mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead. https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/21/wisconsin-gop-takes-over-gun-bill-from-democrats/...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: TrekNorth goes into 'soft' lockdown: School threat deemed not credible, officials say

    Feb 22, 2018

    BEMIDJI -- TrekNorth Junior and Senior High School went into a “soft” lockdown Wednesday morning after leaders learned of a potential threat there that has since been determined to be not credible. A student there was suspended in early February after telling a friend he was going to shoot up the school, TrekNorth Executive Director Kristin Gustafson told the Pioneer. The student returned to class Tuesday and several concerned parents contacted the district Tuesday night as rumors on social media swirled, she said. http://ww...

  • Red Lake man sentenced for assault

    Feb 22, 2018

    BEMIDJI—A Red Lake man accused in a mid-January robbery was sentenced in early February for his role in the crime. Vincent George Cobenais, 30, initially pleaded not guilty Jan. 29 to one count of simple robbery—a felony—and demanded a speedy trial. But during a Feb. 9 hearing, Cobeanis instead pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4407103-red-lake-man-sentenced-assault...

  • Ronald D. Sandell

    Feb 22, 2018

    Ronald D. Sandell April 2, 1935 - Feb. 21, 2018 Ronald D. Sandell, 82, Bemidji, Minn., died Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Sanford Medical Center. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo, http://www.hansonrunsvold.com...

  • Lady Warriors finish regular season 23-3 with 66-49 win over Pine River - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 22, 2018

    RED LAKE - On Friday, February 16, 2018 the Red Lake Lady Warriors wrapped up their regular season by beating Pine River at home, 66-49. It was a hard fought battle right from the beginning, with Pine River-Backus leading 29-28 at the half. But the Lady Warriors opened it up in the second half, outscoring their opponents 38-20, giving them the win 66-49. Autumn Holthusen of Red Lake led all scorers with 23 points, Alexis Desjarlait added 22, Angel McClain put in 9, Kelanna McClain added 6 and...

  • Lady Warriors finish regular season 23-3 with 66-49 win over Pine River - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 22, 2018

    RED LAKE - On Friday, February 16, 2018 the Red Lake Lady Warriors wrapped up their regular season by beating Pine River at home, 66-49. It was a hard fought battle right from the beginning, with Pine River-Backus leading 29-28 at the half. But the Lady Warriors opened it up in the second half, outscoring their opponents 38-20, giving them the win 66-49. Autumn Holthusen of Red Lake led all scorers with 23 points, Alexis Desjarlait added 22, Angel McClain put in 9, Kelanna McClain added 6 and...

  • DU Secures First Winning Season Since 2012; Beats Omaha 81-60 - P4

    Denver Basketball|Feb 22, 2018

    DENVER - The University of Denver women's basketball team earned a wire-to-wire win over Omaha on Saturday, defeating the Mavericks 70-54 inside Hamilton Gymnasium. On the year, the Pioneers improve to 16-12 and 7-6 in the Summit League, while UNO falls to 11-14, 2-10 in league play. DU also secures its first winning season since 2012, when they went 19-12. Claire Gritt highlighted the game for the Crimson and Gold, as the freshman chalked up a team-high 18 points. The Arlington Heights, Ill....

  • Lady Warriors move to 21-3 with 84-27 win over Laporte - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 22, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors moved their record to 21-3 with their 84-27 win over the Laporte Tigers in Red Lake on February 13, 2018. Red Lake led at the half 43-13 and outscored Laporte 41-14 in the second half to give them the 84-27 win. Alexis Desjarlait led the Lady Warriors with 26 points, Angel McClain added 18, Autumn Holthusen hit for 8 points and Gericka Kingbird and Kaylynn Chaboyear each had 7. The Lady Warriors will travel to Blackduck on February 15 and close out their...

  • Red Lake Warriors improve to 12-10 with 82-43 win over the Laporte Tigers - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 22, 2018

    RED LAKE - In the second game of a double-header on Tuesday, December 13, 2018, Freshman D. J. Holthusen put in 32 points on the night to lead Red Lake to their 82-43 victory at home. The Warriors led 41-26 at the half and scored another 41 points in the second half to cruise to the 82-43 win. Delwyn Holthusen Jr. led all scorers with 32 points, Andre Harrison added 15, Jalen Kelly hit for 11, David Smith had 9 and Keegan Swinson added 8 points. Riley Kline led the Tigers with 17 and Nick...

  • Lady Warriors struggle at first, but shut down Win-E-Mac 69-35 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 22, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Win-E-Mac Patriots on Monday, February 5, 2018, in the second game of a double-header. In the first game, the Red Lake Warriors lost to Win-E-Mac in a game that could have went either way. Red Lake struggled in the beginning, as the Patriots kept pace with the Lady Warriors, and at the 4-minute mark of the first half led 22-15. By the end of the first half Red Lake led 33-22. The Lady Warriors held Win-E-Mac to just 13 points in the second half,...

  • Red Lake Warriors edged by Win-E-Mac 81-80 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 22, 2018

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Win-E-Mac Patriots on Monday, February 5, 2018, in the first game of a double-header that would also feature the Lady Warriors in the second game. Win-E-Mac came out quickly in the first minute of play, leading 10-4 at the 15:13 mark. Half way through, they trailed by 7, 24-17. By the end of the first half the Patriots led 48-39. Red Lake trailed in the second half until about midway through, trailing by 3 with 9 minutes left in the game, and took...

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors' Autumn Holthusen hits 35 as they sting Clearbrook-Gonvick 97-42 - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 22, 2018

    RED LAKE, MN - Almost two weeks ago on Friday, January 19, 2018 the Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears upset the Red Lake Lady Warriors in Clearbrook, 80-76, giving them their first loss in the Northland Conference. On Tuesday, January 30th, Red Lake came out on-fire and didn't let up until the end, taking a 57-21 half-time lead and shutting down the Bear's offense, allowing them just 15 points in the second half, as they cruised to a 97-42 win. The Lady Warriors hit nine 3-pointers in the first half alon...

  • Lady Warriors hit 110 in win over Northwoods 110-31 - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 22, 2018

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors moved to 16-3 on the year with their 110-31 win over Northwoods on Thursday, January 25, 2018, having led at the half 48-21. Red Lake kept up their fast pace and used their full-court press to force turnovers and fast breaks. Angel McClain led all scorers with 37 points on the night, including scoring her 1000th career point late in the second half. She was followed by Autumn Holthusen with 20, Alexis Desjarlait with 19 and Gericka Kingbird 12....

  • Farm Dreams: Gitigaanike Sponsors a Workshop for Aspiring Farmers

    Feb 22, 2018

    "Gitigaanike" is an Ojibwe word that means "to make a garden." It is also the name of the Red Lake Nation Local Food Initiative. On February 26th Gitigaanike is teaming up with the Land Stewardship Project to hold a Farm Dreams workshop at Seven Clans Casino in Red Lake MN. Foods Initiative Coordinator David Manuel stopped by our studios to tell us about it, with Farm Dreams Director Amy Bacigalupo from the Land Stewardship Project on the phone. Farm Dreams workshops were created for people...

  • Canadian Company Building Flaxseed Processing Plant in Delano

    Feb 22, 2018

    ST. PAUL – Canada-based Pizzey Ingredients will invest $3.2 million and hire 14 people to operate a new milling facility in Delano. Company officials said they plan to build a 20,000-square-foot flaxseed-processing plant in the West Metro Business Park. The new jobs will pay wages averaging $22.67 an hour. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is supporting the project with a $196,969 grant from the Job Creation Fund. The business will receive the funding once it has met hiring and investment commitments. “The P...

  • WhyteSpyder Unveils New Mass Content Production Studio

    Feb 22, 2018

    FAYETTEVILE, Ark. – 2/21/2018 – WhyteSpyder announced today the launch of a new content production studio which will expand and accelerate creation of photography, video and written content for products online. The studio satisfies accelerating demands from retailers and manufacturers for high volume content production that is efficient, scalable and affordable through optimized processes and technology. “The studio is specifically designed for high input, high output volume of items with quick turnaround for retailers and manufacturers with...

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