Articles from the March 9, 2023 edition
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Dennis "Mikinaak" (Baby D) Goodwin Jr.
Dennis "Mikinaak" (Baby D) Goodwin Jr. March 3, 2008 - March 5, 2023 Dennis Paul “Mikinaak” (Baby D) Goodwin, Jr., 15, of Rice Lake, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Sanford Bagley Medical Center in Bagley, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at the...
Warroad Casino expansion project set to open to public Friday March 17, 2023
Red Lake Gaming Enterprises (Seven Clans Casinos) is proud to announce the completion of a $12.4 million dollar casino expansion project of our Warroad Casino location's Gaming Floor. The project is now complete and set to open to the public on Friday March 17th 2023 at noon with special guest and hometown hockey legend - Henry...
Gov. Tim Walz signs executive order protecting gender-affirming health care
Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order Wednesday protecting access to gender-affirming health care for transgender Minnesotans, a direct response to recent legislative action in states such as Iowa and South Dakota to ban that care for children and their families. "It's being led by bullies, and I say this as a teacher, we...
Anger over Eden Prairie coach's reinstatement persists. Protest planned before tonight's game
As the regular high school basketball season draws to a close, some players and families in Eden Prairie want the school district to do more to address a coach's use of a racial slur in December. Boys basketball coach David Flom was suspended from coaching for a month in December over his reading of the slur as he talked to...
'Person of interest' in fatal shooting of 3 in Chisago County home is found dead elsewhere
Officials have identified the three family members who were shot to death in their Chisago County home over the weekend, and they also disclosed that a "person of interest" in the shootings was found dead elsewhere a day earlier. Found dead Sunday morning in their Fish Lake Township home on Brunswick Road were Darrell J. Mattson, 73, and Denise L. Mattson, 68, and their...
Authorities identify man killed exchanging gunfire with Stillwater police
The man who died Saturday in a chaotic parking lot exchange of gunfire with Stillwater police has been identified as Okwan Rahmier Sims, 21, according to officials. Sims was shot multiple times after he confronted police at the Curve Crest Villas at 2225 Orleans St. W., firing a handgun and striking at least two squad cars, according to Stillwater Police Chief Brian Mueller....
Russian forces claim progress in Bakhmut but no end in sight
KYIV, Ukraine - The owner of Russia's Wagner Group military contractor claimed Wednesday that his troops have extended their gains in the Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut, but it remained unclear how long the grinding fight might go on. Meanwhile, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Kyiv for talks with President...
After Breonna Taylor death, feds find police discrimination
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The U.S. Justice Department found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor. Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement Wednesday. A...
Biden is set to detail $3 trillion in measures to reduce deficits
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday will propose policies aimed at trimming federal budget deficits by $3 trillion over the next 10 years as his administration embraces the politics of debt reduction amid a fight with Republicans over raising the nation's borrowing limit, a senior administration official said Wednesday....
Bemidji Felon Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession
MINNEAPOLIS – A Bemidji man has been indicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on December 23, 2022, Kenneth Darnell Triplett, 35, possessed a distribution amount of methamphetamine and two firearms, a Taurus model G3 9mm pistol and a H&R model...
Spring load restrictions (SLR) start in southeast and metro seasonal load limit (SLL) zones
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start spring load restrictions in the SOUTHEAST and METRO SLL zones Friday, March 10, at 12:01 a.m. Winter load increases have already ended in the SOUTH, SOUTHEAST and METRO zones. Seasonal load limit zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load...
State Exports Reach Record High: $27 Billion in 2022, up 16% over 2021
St. Paul – Minnesota exports of agricultural, mining and manufactured products reached a record high of $27 billion in 2022, according to a report released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state’s exports continued their growth streak from 2021, jumping 16% over the year. "Minnesota’s record export sales and continued...
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL- CHILD & ADOLESCENT FOCUS - MINO-BIMAADIZIWIN WELLNESS CLINIC - MINNEAPOLIS
VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL- CHILD & ADOLESCENT FOCUS MINO-BIMAADIZIWIN WELLNESS CLINIC MINNEAPOLIS OPEN: March 8th, 2023-Until filled. PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is primarily responsible for providing culturally responsive mental health evaluation, diagnostic assessment and treatment for...
CAGE & VAULT SUPERVISOR - Seven Clans Casinos –Red Lake, MN
**POSITION OPENING** Cage & Vault Supervisor RATE OF PAY: Depending on qualifications LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos – Red Lake, MN OPEN: March 9, 2023 CLOSES: Open until filled Hours: Thu/Sun 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. POSITION OBJECTIVES: Under the general supervision of the Cage & Vault Manager is responsible to oversee...
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to Meet to Set Priorities for the 118th Congress
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled, “Oversight Hearing on Native Communities’ Priorities for the 118th Congress” on Wednesday, March 8th at 2:30 p.m. - EST. In order to set the priorities, the Committee will hear directly from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian leaders to help guide the Committee’s work...
Self-proclaimed Native Republican Jorge Riley pleads guilty for U.S. Capitol attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It took more than two years but a self-proclaimed Native Republican wore his "best Trump tie" to court here and finally admitted he was wrong for participating in a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Standing only a half-mile from the site of the deadly attack, Jorge Aaron Riley pleaded guilty to one...
Community wellness tied to economics
After 25 years with the Indian Health Service as a public health nutritionist, Charlene Johnson saw the connection between poverty and physical health. She now leads Plenty Doors, a Community Development Financial Institution for the Crow Nation in Montana. A 2001 state law in Maine requires schools to teach Wabanaki history and culture. More than 20 years later, some say the...
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Warrior Offense struggles in 68-50 loss to Pine River on Parent Appreciation Night - P9
Warrior Offense struggles in 68-50 loss to Pine River on Parent Appreciation Night Red Lake's Junior Varsity Offense dominates in 58-28 over Pine River in early game...
Lady Warriors come back from slow first-half start to win in thriller over Lake of the Woods 52-51 - P10
Lady Warriors come back from slow first-half start to win in thriller over Lake of the Woods 52-51 in Red Lake It was Red Lake's last home game of the regular season and Parent Appreciation Night as well...
Red Lake Warriors top one-hundred in 101-65 win over Kelliher-Mustangs - P12
Red Lake Warriors top one-hundred in 101-65 win over Kelliher-Mustangs on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. JV Warriors also winners over Kelliher-Northome 92-53...
Obahshiing Ice Fishing Tournament 2023 - P13
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...
Close game all the way, Lady Warriors pull off 65-63 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick - P13
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...
Sugar Bush Camp Meeting - Monday, March 13, 2023
Sugar Bush Camp Meeting - Monday, March 13, 2023 12 SNoon - 1:30 PM - Oshkiimaajitahdah Ganawenindiwag Culture Room...
Cottage Grove Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearms
MINNEAPOLIS – A Cottage Grove man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to the defendant’s guilty plea and court documents, on November 14, 2022, law enforcement encountered Jason Steven Kearns in the driver’s seat of a truck outside of a restaurant in Woodbury. Kearns was known to law...
House Public Safety Committee advanced public safety bills authored by Rep. Cedrick Frazier to enhance public safety boards and violent crime reduction
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee advanced three bills authored by Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL-New Hope), which enhance public safety boards and reduce violent crime. HF 855 establishes a public safety innovation board. HF 538 revises the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board standards of conduct for peace officers. HF 25...
