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Articles from the March 1, 2019 edition


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  • Larry Wayne Bailey

    Mar 1, 2019

    Larry Wayne Bailey February 18, 1946 ~ February 24, 2019 (age 73) Larry Wayne Bailey, age 73, of Puposky, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 24, 2109 in Edina, MN. Her was born in Minneapolis, MN on February 18, 1946 to Katherine Bailey. A celebration of Larry's life will be held in the spring. Larry's care has been entrusted to Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.northernpeace.com...

  • Melissa Marie Littlewind

    Mar 1, 2019

    Melissa Marie Littlewind February 3, 1982 - February 24, 2019 Melissa M. Littlewind, (Middle Triplet) of St. Michael, ND passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Fort Totten, ND. She was 37 years old. Melissa Marie Littlewind was born in Bismarck, ND on February 3, 1982, the middle of triplet girls born to Marsha Littlewind and Kenneth Thompson. Melissa grew up with her family in the St. Michael community of the Spirit Lake Nation. She attended school at Prairie View Elementary School and...

  • Bonnie (Rogers) Estrada-Martinez

    Mar 1, 2019

    Bonnie (Rogers) Estrada-Martinez October 04, 1967 - February 24, 2019 Bonnie (Rogers) Estrada- Martinez, age 51, of Mahnomen, MN, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN. Bonnie, the daughter of Bernard "Scotty" and Gayle (Oppegard) Rogers, was born in Mahnomen, MN, on October 4, 1967. As a child, she moved to the Minneapolis area for a time before returning to Naytahwaush. She attended school and later proudly obtained her GED. Bonnie lived most of her adult...

  • Randolph Joseph White, Sr.

    Mar 1, 2019

    Randolph Joseph White, Sr. December 11, 1926 ~ February 23, 2019 (age 92) Randolph Joseph "Betung" White, Sr., age 92 of Onigum, Minnesota began his journey home on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from his home. Randy was the oldest child of Joe White and Jennie (Ryan) Smith on December 11, 1926 in Onigum, MN. Randy was born and raised in Onigum all of his life. In 1948, he enlisted in the United States Army. He spent all four years of his enlistment in Germany, achieving Corporal status. He became...

  • As Minnesota's snow piles up, flood worries are rising, too

    Mar 1, 2019

    The extreme cold came and we bundled up. Then the snow came and we shoveled, and then shoveled some more. Now there’s growing concern that winter’s onslaught could bring trouble this spring. With snowbanks large enough to engulf small vehicles and another few inches of snow expected Friday, there’s a higher-than-usual chance of spring flooding, said Craig Schmidt, senior service hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen. http://www.startribune.com/as-minnesota-s-snow-piles-up-flood-worries-rise-too/50652829...

  • Minneapolis police on pace to respond to record number of drug overdoses

    Mar 1, 2019

    Minneapolis police are on pace to respond to a record number of suspected drug overdoses compared with last year, according to department projections. Officers have encountered 210 suspected drug overdoses as of February's end, with early department projections showing the city on a pace to easily top last year's tally of 954 calls. Nineteen happened this week alone. http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-police-on-pace-to-respond-to-record-number-of-drug-overdoses/506523152/...

  • Minnesota health costs could double to $94 billion

    Mar 1, 2019

    The overall cost of health care in Minnesota grew at a relatively low rate during 2016, according to a new state report, but the broader trend points toward a likely doubling of expenses over the next decade. Total health costs in 2016 came in at $47.1 billion, a 4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the annual study by the Minnesota Department of Health. The report cited relatively low payments to health insurers that manage care in state public health insurance programs as...

  • Removing lead from Minnesota drinking water could cost $4 billion, but benefits could be double that

    Mar 1, 2019

    Tens of thousands of aging pipes that bring water into Minnesota homes also carry the threat of an invisible neurotoxin: lead. Prompted by the lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Mich., the state of Minnesota examined the scope of the problem here and what it would cost to fix it. On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Health provided its estimate: up to $4 billion over two decades. But the benefits, in better health, higher IQs and productivity, could be double that amount, it says....

  • Budget surplus shrinks by $500 million in new state economic forecast

    Mar 1, 2019

    The political battle over Minnesota's budget got even more complicated Thursday, as a new economic outlook predicted the state will bring in less money than anticipated in the years ahead. The state's projected budget surplus shrunk to a little more than $1 billion, down nearly $500 million from a previous estimate late last year. The trend of slower economic growth is expected to continue in the future. http://www.startribune.com/budget-surplus-shrinks-to-1-billion-in-new-st...

  • American, Delta fined for long delays on airport tarmacs

    Mar 1, 2019

    NEW YORK - The government has fined American Airlines and Delta Air Lines for several instances where passengers were stuck on planes that spent over three hours on airport tarmacs. The Department of Transportation said Thursday it is fining American $1 million and Delta $750,000 for violating rules prohibiting tarmac delays of more than three hours for domestic flights and four hours for international trips. http://www.startribune.com/american-delta-fined-for-long-delays-on-...

  • BP: No injuries reported after Bemidji school bus rear-ended

    Mar 1, 2019

    BEMIDJI—Bemidji Area Schools staff said no one was injured after a school bus was rear-ended Thursday morning. A bus carrying 54 Bemidji Middle School students was stopped at a red light on 15th Street and Irvine Avenue shortly before 9 a.m. when a car collided with it from behind, according to district staff. https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4578167-no-injuries-reported-after-bemidji-school-bus-rear-ended...

  • U.S. Senator Tina Smith Honors Grand Portage Chairman Norman Deschampe with Senate Tribute

    Mar 1, 2019

    WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) honored the legacy and contributions of Grand Portage Chairman Norman W. Deschampe, who passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Praising his leadership, Sen. Smith cited the numerous issues Deschampe championed in his more than 40 years of service to the Grand Portage Band, serving 27 of those years as Chairman. Sen. Smith's tribute follows Governor Tim Walz's declaration of February 26, 2019 as Norman Deschampe Day....

  • Shakopee Mdewakanton, American Heart Association launch $1.6 million campaign to support Native nutrition, health advocacy

    Mar 1, 2019

    Prior Lake, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) and American Heart Association (AHA) announced today a $1.6 million funding initiative to support Native American nutrition and health advocacy. The Policy Innovation Fund is a continuation of the SMSC and AHA’s partnership to promote Native-led dietary health advocacy, which first began in 2015. First Nations Development Institute and the American Indian Cancer Foundation will partner with the SMSC and AHA to administer grants and provide technical assistance. “Native American...

  • Minnesota saw lower health care spending growth in 2016

    Mar 1, 2019

    Health care spending for Minnesota residents reached $47.1 billion in 2016 and grew at one of the lowest rates in the past 10 years, according to a new report from the Minnesota Department of Health. However, the report, Minnesota Health Care Spending: 2015 and 2016 Estimates and Ten-Year Projections, warns that continued growth could double overall spending on health care in the next 10 years, worsening health care cost pressures on individuals, businesses and government. MDH has also released...

  • Lady Warriors advance in Section 8A with win over Blackduck 78-62

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 1, 2019

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted their first game of Section 8A East on Thursday, February 28, 2019 against the Blackduck Lady Drakes. Tip off was at 7 PM with Red Lake scoring first and never giving up the lead throughout the game. At the half Red Lake led 36-17. Although there was a final 17-2 run after Red Lake pulled out their starters by Blackduck, the Lady Warriors advance with the 78-62 win. Autumn Holthusen led all scorers for Red Lake with 24, Gerika Kingbird put in 18 and...

  • Report estimates removing lead from drinking water could benefit state by $8 billion

    Mar 1, 2019

    The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today released a report showing that removing all lead from drinking water infrastructure could cost just over $4 billion, but the benefits to public health and the economy could reach more than $8 billion. Developed in conjunction with the University of Minnesota, the report estimated costs for removing the two most significant sources of lead at between $1.52 billion and $4.12 billion over the next 20 years. The costs are associated with replacing lead service lines, which connect homes with water...

  • Minnesota Firms to Showcase Food Innovations at California's Expo West

    Mar 1, 2019

    ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host 15 innovative food and beverage companies at the 2019 Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) trade show, March 6-8, 2019, in Anaheim, California. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) New Markets Program coordinates Minnesota Pavilions at food trade shows across the United States and internationally, with the goal of providing a competitive advantage for Minnesota participants. “Minnesota is a major food and beverage innovation hub and the MDA’s New Markets...

  • Panthers seeded first in Section 8A East

    Mar 1, 2019

    Cass Lake-Bena received the No. 1 seed for the Minnesota Section 8A East high school boys basketball tournament that gets underway next week at home sites. The Panthers will begin postseason play at home on Thursday, March 7 against the winner of Monday's play-in game between No. 8 Goodridge/Grygla-Gatzke and No. 9 Lake of the Woods. In other first-round games on March 7, No. 5 Clearbrook-Gonvick is at No. 4 Fosston, No. 6 Blackduck is at No. 3 Red Lake and No. 7 Northome-Kelliher is at No. 2 Win-E-Mac. All are at 7 p.m. The playoffs continue...

  • Red Lake's Chairman Seki delivers State of the Band Address - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 1, 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 take down Walker-Hackensack-Akley 73-56 - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 1, 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 Warriors JV lose to Walker-Hackensack-Akley 78-52 - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 1, 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...

  • Lady Warriors now 17-5 on season after 67-34 win over Blackduck - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 1, 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 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 1, 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 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 1, 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 drop to 8-7 on season with loss to Nevis 70-65 in Red Lake - P27

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 1, 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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