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In six years with the Vikings, Kirk Cousins started more games at quarterback than all but two players in franchise history, and threw more touchdown passes than all but one. He signed the first fully guaranteed veteran contract in NFL history six years ago, led the Vikings to their first road playoff victory in 15 years, earned $185 million from the team, went from an enigma to a popular figure thanks in part to a Netflix series, directed the largest comeback in NFL history on the way to a...
When Robert K. Hur testifies to Congress on Tuesday about his investigation of President Biden's handling of classified documents, he is expected to defend a special counsel process created to shield fraught cases from political interference. But Hur's testimony will also highlight how Attorney General Merrick Garland's use of special counsels to handle the most politically sensitive cases has calcified tensions between the White House and the Justice Department. It will be the first time Hur...
The new leadership team at the Republican National Committee - handpicked by former president Donald Trump - started firing dozens of employees days after taking over, according to three people familiar with the firings who spoke on the condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. About 60 people were told they were no longer employed, according to a person with direct knowledge of the changes. One of the people familiar with the firings said data, political and...
The top U.S. intelligence official on Monday warned that the war in Gaza could embolden terrorist groups, which are aligned in their opposition to the United States for its support of Israel. "The crisis has galvanized violence by a range of actors around the world. And while it is too early to tell, it is likely that the Gaza conflict will have a generational impact on terrorism," Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, told an annual hearing on global security threats. The Oct. 7...
TRENTON, N.J. - Pharmaceutical giants are mounting a vigorous legal battle against President Biden's plan to lower seniors' prescription drug costs, urging federal judges here and around the country to invalidate a new program that aims to reduce the price of medications for high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. In a flurry of lawsuits, these drugmakers have blasted the government initiative as unconstitutional, defended their pricing practices and warned that regulation...
Attorneys for Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan are asking a judge to order the release of all communications between Hennepin County prosecutors and a use-of-force expert, alleging in court documents that prosecutors stopped consulting with the expert after his opinion did not support their theory that Londregan acted criminally when he fatally shot motorist Ricky Cobb II last summer. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office denied the allegations, saying defense attorney Chris...
These hidden fees pop up at the end of a transaction, right at the moment a consumer is about to purchase a product. "Think about the last time you went out for dinner, or ordered online and saw a convenience fee, a service fee, a wellness fee that you weren't quite sure what that was for," said Rep. Emma Greenman, DFL-Minneapolis. She's carrying a bill this year to rein in the proliferation of businesses adding so-called hidden "junk fees" at the end of purchases, which have driven up the...
Days after some Crosby-Ironton High School students taunted star eighth-grade basketball player Chloe Johnson during a game, the school's principal says students have been disciplined and measures taken to prevent future offensive behavior from fans. The chants targeting Johnson came during Thursday night's varsity game between Crosby-Ironton and the Marshall School in Duluth, which the 14-year-old Johnson plays for. Johnson, one of the best eighth-grade players in the country, shared her story...
Police on Monday are in their fifth day picking through a massive landfill in search of the body of a 7-month-old boy who prosecutors say was drowned in a Bloomington hotel bathtub by his mother and thrown away in a dumpster. Bloomington Deputy Police Chief Kim Clauson said Monday that detectives have been at the Pine Bend landfill in southeastern Inver Grove Heights since Thursday looking for baby Mateo Harding. Pine Bend is the state's largest open landfill, with a capacity of 33.9 million...
MANCHESTER, N.H. ? President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters' attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Unlikely to pass the House and Senate to become law, the proposal for fiscal 2025 is an election year blueprint about what the future could hold if Biden and enough of his fellow Democrats win in November. The president and his aides previewed parts of...
A very mild winter with little snow cover is leading to an early Spring Wildfire Season. The lack of snow this winter along with very mild temperatures bring the potential for very high to extreme fire conditions this spring. The fuels such as grass, leaves and downed tree branches are extremely dry for early March. Already the Red Lake Wildfire Program firefighters have responded to several fires in late February and early March. The fuels program has also started their RX burns earlier than...
(Bemidji, MN) (March 11, 2024) – Paul Bunyan Communications has announced that Julia Frenzel from Blackduck is the winner of the cooperative's 2024 Youth Tour Essay Contest. Julia is homeschooled, is in 10h grade, and is the daughter of Chris & Jackie Frenzel. She will attend the 2024 Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. June 3-7, with all expenses paid by Paul Bunyan Communications. The trip features a comprehensive overview of the telecommunications industry, including careers in telecom, the c...
WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2025. The FY 2025 budget makes significant investments to continue to promote safe, healthy and resilient Tribal communities. The FY 2025 President’s Budget request for Indian Affairs programs is $4.6 billion. This includes $2.9 billion for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, $1.5 billion for the Bureau of Indian Education, and $111.3 million for the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration. "The 2025 budget continues the administration’s commitm...
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made since the President took office—with nearly 15 million jobs created and inflation down two-thirds—the Budget protects and builds on this progress by lowering costs for working families, protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare, investing in America and the American people, and reducing the deficit by cracking down on fraud, cutting wasteful spending, and making the wealthy and corporations pa...
How important are Indigenous stories to Hollywood? Considering the popularity of cowboy-and-Indian tropes over the past century, it is reasonable to consider that Indigenous themes are seminal to the industry. Still, the Indigenous voice has too often been ignored, and 2024 was no exception. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences bypassed the acclaimed Lily Gladstone, Siksikaitsitapii and Nimíipuu, in the Best Actress category, though Gladstone won awards from the Golden Globes and...
Warriors move on in Section 8A with 96-88 upset win over Win-E-Mac Will play Mahnomen/Waubunat 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls Red Lake Youth Sports: Red Lake Warriors get the big win and advance to the east subsection championship game Wednesday against the Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds at 7:45 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls. Shoutout to all the fans who showed up and packed the Ralph. Shoutout to the team, especially our...
St. Mary's Mission of Red Lake: 3/10/24 A day of celebration on the Grand Opening of St. Mary's Mission Church and a historical one as our 100+ year old church burned to the ground on December 2, 2017 and through the concept from Fr.Jerry on what the new church would look like to major fundraising for the past almost 7 years and the generous donations from our donors. A Walleye dinner was served after Mass. Have a blessed week....
Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds upset Cass Lake Panthers 84-80 in Section 8A at the REA in Thief River Falls on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Thunderbirds will move on and face the Red Lake Warriors on Wednesday, March 13th at the Ralph...
Red Lake Youth Sports: Ogichidaag (Red Lake Warriors) get the victory (against the Bagley Flyers) to advance to the Ralph (Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls) this Saturday for a rematch against Win-E-Mac at 5:15 PM. Shoutout to all the fans who packed the stands, and cheered on the team. Gerald Kingbird, Jr. moved into the #3 spot on the (Red Lake) boys all time scoring list tonight with his 29 point performance....
Red Lake Youth Sports: Ogichidaag get the big win tonight over the Mustang's. Jack Brown led the way with 39 and Gerald Kingbird Jr. finished with 38 points. Kingbird became the 6th Warrior to join the 2,000 point club. Section 8A seeding will be done tomorrow to find out who will come to town on Thursday to begin the tournament. Shoutout to all our fans who packed the house tonight. Red Lake will host Bagley at 7 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in the first round of the Section 8A boys...
Red Lake Youth Sports Varsity boys get the win tonight over the Gators 122-54. Gerald Kingbird, Jr surpassed his Dad in the first half on the warriors all time scoring list, then his sister Gerika early in the second half and finished with 42 points on the night. JB connects from downtown 11 times tonight and finished with 36. Dudley, Jr with a 13 piece and numerous boards, and senior Gordon Thompson, Jr got his first action battling back from ligament injuries and got a bucket, along with Amad...
Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell G. Seki Sr. State of the Band remarks: Good morning Red Lake Nation Members, Tribal Council, Chiefs, all Tribal and Gaming Employees and visitors. It's a great day as we are going through an unbelievable winter, climate change. I would like to start out by informing the members, that there will be a financial summit in April to answer any financial questions anyone may have. Treasurer Lussier will give an update on that event. EAST BOUNDARY AND OTHER TRIBAL...
Lady Warriors Struggle on Offense in 69-25 loss to Blackduck on Parent Night in Red Lake Red Lake's JV loses 36-24 in early game...
Red Lake Youth Sports: Varsity boys get the win 94-70 behind some big games by Kingbird, Jr. who went for 45, earning WRLN player of the game. Dudley, Jr. played his game, came up huge for his team with 26 points and may have got close to a triple double with all his rebounds and assists. Cello brought his energy to the game in his first varsity start and played some nice defense on the Drakes and took good care of the ball. Shoutout to the Drakes for battling hard the whole game and never...
Warriors drop crucial match against Win-E-Mac Patriots 89-75 Red Lake;s JV hangs on to get the win 52-49 in the early game Red Lake Youth Sports: Justin Courneya was named WRLN Player of the Game after scoring (unofficially) 40 points and leading the Win-E-Mac Patriots to a crucial Section 8A-East victory over the Red Lake Warriors, 89-75. Also Shoutout to senior Ryan Kangas on joining the 1,000 points club! He also had an amazing performance and is quite the athlete....