Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
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BEMIDJI—A Bemidji from whom the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office seized marijuana, LSD, methamphetamine and cocaine pleaded guilty to four drugs charges Tuesday. Brandin Charles Curtis, 21, was arrested Nov. 20 after the drugs were seized from his home at the 3800 block of Dunne Road, along with multiple high-caliber rifles and $2,500 in cash. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4234789-bemidji-man-pleads-guilty-amended-drug-charges...
CHISHOLM, Minn.—Two Chisholm trappers were charged Monday in one of Minnesota's most extensive trapping cases. They are accused of running traplines that included more than 600 illegally set snares for wildlife across four Northeastern Minnesota counties. Douglas Anthony Marana, 70, and Roderick Robert Kottom, 68, each have been charged with four counts of illegal trapping activities after a two-year investigation by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday in State D...
WASHINGTON - Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said that Congress was ready to "flex its muscles" if FBI Director James Comey did not answer lawmakers' questions by Wednesday about any Russian ties to the Trump campaign or provide evidence of a wiretapping warrant for Trump Tower. Graham, in a series of television interviews, said he was prepared to issue subpoenas for information on whether the Federal Bureau of Investigation received a warrant to tap Trump's phones during the 2016 presidential campaign, as the president alleged on Twitter,...
Arthur Bijah Chase, Sr. June 29, 1936 ~ March 13, 2017 (age 80) Arthur Bijah Chase, Sr. age 80 of the Bear Clan, of Bena, Minnesota, began his spiritual journey on March 13, 2017 from CLIHS, Cass Lake, Minnesota. He was born June 29, 1936 in Cass Lake Minnesota, the son of Tillie (Whitecloud) Chase and Walter Chase, Sr. The name Arthur means bear, and in many ways Arthur Bijah Chase was like a bear. From birth, he was connected with nature. He loved fishing, trapping, leeching, gardening, and...
Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting inside a Bemidji residence that left three injured. Bemidji Police officers and Beltrami County Sheriff deputies were called to the Sanford Medical Center on Sunday at 4:16 AM for two individuals with gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as Bemidji residents Tara Summers, 25, and Devin Thunder, 28. The victims were reluctant to share any information with officers surrounding the incident. Officers were able to learn that the shooting occurred at a residence in the 2400 block of...
Washington greets the president’s annual budget release the way it does a forecast of a few inches of snow — which is to say, often with a huge overreaction. Much like there’s little need to rush out for bread and milk, advocates probably shouldn’t worry that the federal budget house will immediately come crashing down. https://www.the74million.org/article/trump-reportedly-wants-6-billion-in-education-cuts-but-history-shows-he-likely-wont-get-them...
D.C. public school officials said Tuesday that after-school activities have been canceled because of the winter storm that swept through the Washington region. The announcement added to a long day of logistical frustration for many parents. Unlike many neighboring school systems, the D.C. Public Schools did not cancel classes today due to overnight snow and sleet. The city’s school system instead opened Tuesday morning after a two-hour delay. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2017/03/14/d-c-public-schools-canc...
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Public Schools face a $21.8 million deficit in 2017 and the district needs to make some difficult choices in order to cover the shortfall. District officials attribute the deficit to decreased state funding over the past two years and the decision to invest in teacher pay raises. http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-public-schools-face-218-million-budget-shortfall-in-2017...
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER GOVERNMENT CENTER Open: March 15, 2017 Closing: March 31, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. PRIMARY FUNCTION To maintain the facility, equipment and grounds, in a safe and secure environment in accordance with established policy and procedures. Reports to Maintenance Supervisor, full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Responsible for following maintenance schedule/instructions as outlined in the established maintenance policies a...
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. – Dakota Access LLC expects to introduce oil into the pipeline north of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation early next week, the company said in court filings. Dakota Access, a subsidiary of Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners, said the company anticipates crews will install the pipe under Lake Oahe this week and begin final testing, according to a status update filed in federal court. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4230373-highway-1806-remains-closed-oil-projected-flow-through-dakota-access-pipeline...
Native American communities across Montana are asking the Legislature to make it unlawful to ban traditional regalia, specifically beaded caps, during graduation ceremonies. Senate Bill 319 would allow items with cultural significance to be worn at public events. The bill specifies those events to include public meetings, awards ceremonies and high school or college graduation ceremony. http://mtpr.org/post/bill-would-prohibit-bans-traditional-regalia-public-events...
SAN FRANCISCO – Last Friday, March 10, between some 800 Natives and non-Native supporters gathered at the Federal Building in San Francisco for a march and rally that concluded at City Hall Plaza. Idle No More San Francisco organized the march and rally in solidarity and support of the encampment and march taking place in Washington, D.C. on the same day. The march and rally was a peaceful show of support for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and a strong statement against the proposed Dakota Access pipeline. The opening prayer was offered by C...
The second round of jury verdicts in the armed takeover of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge has come in and created a stark contrast with the first round, in which seven defendants were acquitted of conspiracy and weapons charges. The first seven tried included ringleaders Ammon and Ryan Bundy, sons of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who famously mustered armed men from the so-called militia movement to back up his efforts to deadbeat the government out of 20 years of grazing fees. After most commentators called the first Malheur trials a case of...
GALLUP – The McKinley County Sheriff’s Office helped in the capture and arrest early Monday of the suspect in the shooting death of Navajo Police Officer Houston Largo. According to the sheriff’s report, the suspect’s name is Kirby Cleveland and he is now in the custody of federal authorities. http://nativenewsonline.net/currents/suspect-named-navajo-police-shooting/...
A band council re-vote in Roseau River First Nation in Manitoba has a different outcome after an election held just days earlier was declared void by a federal court judge. A new electoral officer, brought in from Pegius First Nation, held the new election on Sunday under police escort. Two of the candidates, Ken Henry and Gary Roberts won in Thursday’s election but were turfed from council after being declared ineligible by the new electoral officer. http://aptnnews.ca/2017/03/13/second-band-election-yields-new-results-for-...
The controversial tactic of banishment is catching on in Indigenous communities across Canada. Fighting rampant drug use, advocates say the tool should be used against drug dealers. http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-14-2017-1.4022956/indigenous-communities-across-canada-move-to-banish-drug-dealers-1.4023902...
Over the past six years the siblings endured their father’s murder and then the total unravelling of the case against the two women—Connie Oakes and Wendy Scott—who police and the local prosecutor said drove to their father’s Medicine Hat, Alta., trailer in a red car, walked in through the unlocked door and killed him in cold blood over the Victoria Day long weekend in 2011. They are now no closer to finding justice for Casey Armstrong’s murder than they were on that distant Sunday when the sudden news of their father’s death shattered t...
Police have charged Robin Wortman with allegedly drugging and sexually abusing a 17-year-old boy who came forward in January. Wortman is Metis from northern Alberta and a fixture in the Aboriginal community as well as a volunteer for the Calgary Homeless Foundation. http://aptnnews.ca/2017/03/14/police-allege-robin-wortman-drugged-and-sexually-abused-teenaged-boy/...
