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Articles from the February 28, 2019 edition


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  • Thomas James Chase

    Feb 28, 2019

    Thomas James Chase July 4, 1969 ~ February 26, 2019 (age 49) Thomas James Chase, 49, of Bena, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital. He was born on July 4, 1969 at the Cass Lake IHS, the son of Marilyn Chase and Gary Hanson, Sr. Tom was an amazing son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He enjoyed the outdoors, going to the casino, teasing, laughing and spending time with family and friends. Tom was...

  • Pearl L Siebert

    Feb 28, 2019

    Pearl L Siebert April 13, 1943 - February 25, 2019 Pearl L. Siebert, 74 of Squaw Lake, Minnesota died Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Memorial services are pending with www.ceasefuneralhome.com ....

  • Baby Chaske Gordon

    Feb 28, 2019

    Baby Chaske Gordon February 23, 2019 ~ February 23, 2019 Baby Chaske' Gordon, "Mahto Cinca" which means "Bear Child" was born and taken into the hands of the Creator on February 23, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota. He is the son of Kelly Williams and William "Billy" Gordon. We want you to know, how excited we were just to hold you in our arms, protect and serve. But you chose to meet us early, our eldest son, so you will provide strength for many years to come. We love you our...

  • Shirley Mae (Tibbetts) Dunn

    Feb 28, 2019

    Shirley Mae (Tibbetts) Dunn June 24, 1938 ~ February 25, 2019 (age 80) Shirley Mae (Tibbetts) Dunn, 80, of Cass Lake, Minnesota was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born to Irene (Thompson) and Elmer Tibbetts, Sr. on June 24, 1938 in Cass Lake, MN. Shirley was born and raised in Cass Lake. In her younger years, she was named the Leech Lake Princess. She was a great provider for her kids by ricing and netting....

  • 'Racist,' 'con man': Cohen assails Trump before Congress

    Feb 28, 2019

    WASHINGTON — In a damning depiction of Donald Trump, the president's former lawyer on Wednesday cast him as a racist and a con man who used his inner circle to cover up politically damaging allegations about sex, and who lied throughout the 2016 election campaign about his business interests in Russia. Michael Cohen, who previously pleaded guilty to lying to Congress, told lawmakers that Trump had advance knowledge and embraced the news that emails damaging to Hillary Clinton would be released during the campaign. But he also said he had no "...

  • 'That groundhog lied big time': As March rolls in, Minnesota's winter remains relentless

    Feb 28, 2019

    The groundhog's prediction of an early spring this year was wrong. Way wrong. Another round of snow Friday will usher in an Arctic blast that will get March off to one of the coldest starts ever in the Twin Cities. By Sunday and Monday, high temperatures will struggle to crack the zero mark, and the mercury will sink to lows rarely seen during the first week of March. http://www.startribune.com/the-groundhog-lied-big-time-as-march-rolls-in-winter-remains-relentless/506449392/...

  • Two more Minneapolis officers fired for unspecified misconduct

    Feb 28, 2019

    A Minneapolis police officer who has been on paid administrative leave since winning back his job in late 2016 was fired again this week, as was another officer, both for unspecified misconduct, according to sources. Officers Blayne Lehner and Dustin DuPre were dismissed from the department Monday, bringing to three the number of officers fired by Chief Medaria Arradondo in the past two weeks. http://www.startribune.com/two-more-minneapolis-officers-fired-for-unspecified-misconduct/506462842/...

  • Trump, at North Korea summit, distracted by Cohen

    Feb 28, 2019

    HANOI, Vietnam — The moment was meant to be a grand diplomatic triumph, a headline-dominating spectacle that could lead to the disarmament of a dangerous nation while delivering a vital political victory. Instead, President Donald Trump's high-stakes summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Vietnam on Wednesday was in danger of being upstaged by a monumental betrayal unfolding half a world away in Washington. http://www.startribune.com/trump-at-north-korea-summit-distracted-by-cohen/506452692/...

  • Minn. state senator proposes letting schools count snow days as instruction

    Feb 28, 2019

    Minnesota schools could have more flexibility to count snow days as regular instruction or offer e-learning as an alternative during weather-related closures under a legislative proposal unveiled Wednesday. Sen. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester, said the goal of her bill, which she's calling "The Snow Day Relief Act," is to allow schools to meet state calendar requirements and better serve students when inclement conditions hit. She noted that under current law, districts and local leaders could face...

  • Vikings pick up coach Mike Zimmer's option for 2020 season

    Feb 28, 2019

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Vikings have exercised an option in Mike Zimmer's deal that keeps the coach under contract through the 2020 season, General Manager Rick Spielman said at the NFL combine on Wednesday morning. Zimmer's contract had been set to expire after the 2019 season. Asked in January if he would be comfortable coaching into the final year of his deal, The 62-year-old coach said, "Sure, I got no problem with that. Free agent after that, right?" http://www.startribune.co...

  • Egypt says fight between conductors led to crash killing 25

    Feb 28, 2019

    CAIRO - A fight between two train conductors unleashed a speeding, unmanned locomotive that slammed into a barrier and exploded in the Egyptian capital's main train station Wednesday, killing at least 25 people, authorities said. Railway officials said the single railcar collided head-on with the buffer stop, causing a huge explosion and fire. At least 47 people were also injured, many of them critically, and officials said the death toll could rise. http://www.startribune.co...

  • Seven Clans Casino – Thief River Falls Begins Renovation of Water Park

    Feb 28, 2019

    THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – On February 4, 2019 Red Lake Gaming Enterprises (Seven Clans Casinos) initiated a $1.8 million dollar renovation project of their Thief River Falls location's Water Park. The project, now underway, was in planning stages throughout 2018. We are making a lot of great and positive changes to our property in Thief River Falls and it is our goal to continue to enhance and improve our property, amenities, and service. We recently completed renovations to our Hotel and we a...

  • Red Lake Senior High School student to serve as inaugural Model United Nations: Indigenous Delegate at the National High School Model United Nations in New York City, March 6-9

    Feb 28, 2019

    Karen Guise (Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians), a freshman at Red Lake Senior High School, has been selected to serve as a representative for the Model United Nations: Indigenous delegation at the 2019 National High School Model United Nations Conference (NHSMUN) in New York City, March 6-9. She will be representing Indian Country at the largest Model United Nations Conference in the world, with over 5000 students attending from 74 countries, and will be part of the first-ever indigenous delegation in the Conference’s 45-year history. w...

  • Number of adverse health events up in 2018

    Feb 28, 2019

    The number of reportable adverse events in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals has been slowly increasing for the last five years, and these events reached their highest number, 384 events out of 5 million patient days, between October 2017 and October 2018. The annual adverse health events report is part of Minnesota's strong public-private partnership dedicated to quality improvement. Though the number of events increased again in 2018,...

  • Loans Available to Help Minnesota Farmers Restructure Debt

    Feb 28, 2019

    ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota farmers may seek assistance from the Rural Finance Authority’s (RFA) Restructure Loan program if they have good credit but are having trouble with cash flow. The Restructure Loan program is available for refinancing debt related to agricultural activities only and requires collateral of a first mortgage on farm real estate. “This may be a good option for Minnesota farmers who are in good standing with their local lender but are struggling with cash flow,” said RFA Senior Loan Officer Ryan Roles. “The current interest...

  • Red Lake Warriors take down Walker-Hackensack-Akley 73-56 - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted Walker-Hackensack-Akley on Friday, February 22, 2019, taking a 30-21 half-time lead and going on for the win, 73-56. Delwyn Holthusenn III led the Warriors with 28 points, Riley Chaboyea added 12 and Mark Kingbird Jr. put in 11. Zack Josephson and Cole Nelson led the Wolves with each 13 and Cole Rasmussen hit for 12. Red Lake upped their season record to 14-10 with the win while WHA dropped to 14-10. The Warriors defeated them in January 71-67. The...

  • Red Lake's Chairman Seki delivers State of the Band Address - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE - On Friday, February 22, 2019, in front of a packed audience at the Red Lake Casino Event Center, Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki Sr., along with Secretary Sam Strong and Treasurer Annette Johnson presented their reports on the Red Lake State of the Band. Their reports are as follows: Chairman Seki: Good morning Tribal Members, Guest, Tribal Council and Chiefs. It's an honor and I am humbled to stand before you all to present the State Band Address. I want to acknowledge...

  • Red Lake Warriors JV lose to Walker-Hackensack-Akley 78-52 - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted Walker-Hackensack-Akley on Friday, February 22, 2019, taking a 30-21 half-time lead and going on for the win, 73-56. Delwyn Holthusenn III led the Warriors with 28 points, Riley Chaboyea added 12 and Mark Kingbird Jr. put in 11. Zack Josephson and Cole Nelson led the Wolves with each 13 and Cole Rasmussen hit for 12. Red Lake upped their season record to 14-10 with the win while WHA dropped to 14-10. The Warriors defeated them in January 71-67. The...

  • Seki Presents State of the Band Message - P2

    Michael Meuers|Feb 28, 2019

    It was standing room only as Band members, and friends of Red Lake Nation slowly streamed into the Red Lake Seven Clans Casino Event Center on Friday, February 22, 2019. They were there to attend the annual State of the Band Address scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. "Working Together Brings Hope for the Future," was the theme. In this annual report to the people, Red Lake Chairman Darrell G. Seki, Sr., along with Tribal Treasurer Annette Johnson and Secretary Samuel R. Strong, would recap the...

  • Lady Warriors now 17-5 on season after 67-34 win over Blackduck - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors played their last home game of the season on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, beating Blackduck 67-34. Angel McClain led all scorers with 18 points, Auhumn Holthusen added 14, Gerika Kingbird hit for 13 and Kelanna McClain had 11. Zoey Mills had 13 for Blackduck. Red Lake led 28-15 at the half and are now 17-5 on the season. The Lady Warriors will close out the regular season in Roseau on Thursday, February 21, 2019, and play in Pine River next week for the...

  • Red Lake's JV Girls take the win over Blackduck 67-52 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors played their last home game of the season on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, beating Blackduck 67-34. Angel McClain led all scorers with 18 points, Auhumn Holthusen added 14, Gerika Kingbird hit for 13 and Kelanna McClain had 11. Zoey Mills had 13 for Blackduck. Red Lake led 28-15 at the half and are now 17-5 on the season. The Lady Warriors will close out the regular season in Roseau on Thursday, February 21, 2019, and play in Pine River next week for the...

  • Lady Warriors, who haven't played since January, take down Cass Lake 75-66 - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE - The Cass Lake Lady Panthers traveled to Red Lake on Monday, February 11, 2019 and were on a 9-game winning streak. Red Lake's Lady Warriors hadn't played since January 18th when they defeated Clearbrook-Gonvick in Red Lake 82-51. In December, Red Lake defeated the Lady Panthers 73-57 in Cass Lake. At the tip-off, Cass Lake scored first and were off to a quick start. But the Lady Warriors came back and finally took the lead midway through the first half, ending at 35-30. They...

  • Cass Lake Panthers move to 21-1 on season with 71-59 win over Red Lake - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE - In a double-header, with the Lady Warriors getting the win in the first game, the boys basketball team played in the second game, along with the Junior Varsity boys and girls playing in another gym. Both JV teams lost to Cass Lake. The Warriors hung in with the Panthers in the early minutes of play, but at the half Cass Lake had built up a 15-point lead, 40-25. Red Lake fought to come back from the deficit, coming to within 8 points in the second half, but with time winding down the...

  • Warriors improve to 9-7 on season with 76-67 win over Blackduck - P23

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes on Friday, January 25, 2019, taking a 39-33 half time lead and holding on to win 76-67. Justin Barrett let the Warriors with 28 points, 17 in the first half, followed by Delwyn Holthusen III with 22 and Chase Rosebear adding 10. Dylan Moen led Blackduck with 17 points, Kobe Arp hit for 16 and Dane Savage had 13 points. Red Lake is now 9-7 on the season while Blackduck drops to 5-10. The Warriors were set to travel to Fond du Lac...

  • Warriors drop to 8-7 on season with loss to Nevis 70-65 in Red Lake - P26

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Feb 28, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors (8-6) hosted the Nevis Tigers (8-6) on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Both teams pretty much evenly matched, it was a close game right from the start, as Nevis led 35-30 at the half. Red Lake would eventually tie the game a couple times late in the second half, but Nevis would come right back and retake the lead. With just a little over a minute to play, Nevis was up by 4 points and Red Lake had its chances, but just couldn't pull it off, as the Tigers hung on...

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