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Articles from the March 23, 2021 edition


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  • Biden team preparing up to $3 trillion in new economic spending, including infrastructure

    Mar 23, 2021

    WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's economic advisers are pulling together a sweeping $3 trillion package to boost the economy, reduce carbon emissions and narrow economic inequality, beginning with a giant infrastructure plan that may be financed in part through tax increases on corporations and the rich. After months of internal debate, Biden's advisers are expected to present the spending proposal to the president and congressional leaders this week, as well as begin outreach to industry a...

  • Minnesota seeks gains in COVID-19 workforce vaccinations

    Mar 23, 2021

    Minnesota wants to hasten vaccination of workers at high risk for COVID-19 exposure, adding a permanent state vaccine site in Mankato and two temporary events targeting agriculture and food plant workers in Worthington and Marshall. Gov. Tim Walz wants 80% of eligible people 16 and older vaccinated, because that could stifle growth of an infectious disease that has caused the hospitalizations of 26,661 Minnesota residents and 6,782 deaths in the state. With 79% of senior citizens having...

  • Minneapolis native Ben Johnson named Gophers men's basketball coach

    Mar 23, 2021

    When Ben Johnson left the Gophers three years ago to pursue his assistant coaching career elsewhere, it was tough for him to leave his hometown and alma mater. Johnson is now on his way back home. He was named the next Gophers men's basketball coach, athletics director Mark Coyle announced Monday. "The University of Minnesota is such a special place and has impacted me in immeasurable ways on and off the court," Johnson said in a statement. "I want to thank President Joan Gabel, Mark Coyle,...

  • Lawmakers consider banning Minnesota's most widely used pesticide

    Mar 23, 2021

    Minnesota lawmakers are pushing a proposal to ban chlorpyrifos, a powerful and widely used pesticide that can cause brain damage and developmental defects in children. The chemical, which is typically sprayed over soybeans, wheat and sugar beets, is the most widely used insecticide in Minnesota. Over the past several years, a growing number of states have banned it over concerns about the harm it can cause both when it is applied and when its residue contaminates food. The state needs to find...

  • Enbridge prevails in Minnesota Tax Court, counties brace for fiscal hit

    Mar 23, 2021

    Minnesota counties that host Enbridge's oil pipelines say they are again looking at a budget-busting debacle after two recent tax court rulings in favor of the Canadian company. Enbridge's appeals of its state tax valuations have been bouncing through Minnesota courts for years. The Minnesota Tax Court's latest opinions are the most financially damaging yet to the 13 counties. "This is the worst-case scenario - it is the tsunami," said Matt Hilgart, government relations director for the...

  • MPCA and Red Lake Nation DNR work to improve water quality in Upper, Lower Red Lake Watershed

    Mar 23, 2021

    ST. PAUL-- Local, state and tribal agencies are working across borders to protect lakes and streams in the Upper and Lower Red Lake Watershed of northwest Minnesota. The partners have found that water resources are generally healthy in the watershed, which is located primarily within the Red Lake Nation and covered by forests and wetlands, according to two reports recently released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), a release said. The reports also identify trouble spots where waterways suffer from levels of nutrients and...

  • High fire danger triggers burning restrictions in northwest Minnesota

    Mar 23, 2021

    Recent warm, dry and windy weather has created high fire danger conditions across northwest Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Monday implemented restrictions on open burning in northern Beltrami County, along with Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington and Roseau counties. Beginning Wednesday, March 24, the DNR will restrict open burning in southern Beltrami, northern Cass, Clearwater, Itasca, Mahnomen, Polk and Red Lake counties. The state will...

  • ATTENTION RED LAKE FISHERMEN

    Mar 23, 2021

    Effective immediately 03/20/2021 9:31 PM Ice fishing season is closed due to warm weather, high winds and unsafe ice conditions. Any questions or concerns please call 218-679-3313 to speak to a Conservation Officer or message our Facebook page. Thank you fishermen for the great fishing season!...

  • Red Lake Band Members Get Your Spears Ready!

    Mar 23, 2021

    Red Lake Band Members Get Your Spears Ready! Have fun and be safe!...

  • AG Ellison: 'Long past time to protect Minnesotans from emergency profiteering'

    Mar 23, 2021

    March 22, 2021 (SAINT PAUL) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison released the following statement on the Minnesota House passage today of HF844, a bill to make price-gouging during emergencies illegal and giving the Attorney General’s Office enforcement authority. The Senate is yet to vote on the companion bill, SF965. “It’s tough enough for people to afford their lives day to day: in emergencies, people shouldn’t have to choose between affording their lives and the staples and services they need to live,” Attorney General Ellison sai...

  • Death at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City Being Investigated as Possible Homicide

    Mar 23, 2021

    St. Paul, Minn. – The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, and the DOC’s Office of Special Investigations are investigating the death of a 56-year-old man at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Rush City. The death is being investigated as a possible homicide. While corrections officers were doing regular rounds at 11:30 p.m. last night, they found James Francis Howard with injuries to his face and head in his cell. When DOC staff entered the cell, they took Howard’s cellmate into custody, and initiat...

  • Seven Clans Casino - TRF - Water Park Announcement

    Our Water Park is reopening April 2nd!! Weekends only with safety protocols!! MUST be a registered Hotel Guest and open to a Limited Capacity. Wristbands to the Water Park will be on a first come first serve basis. Please call the Hotel Front desks for reservations and for any Water Park questions at 800-881-0712. https://www.sevenclanscasino.com/waterpark/...

  • Protecting the health and safety of agricultural and food processing workers in Minnesota

    Mar 23, 2021

    The pandemic made clear that many workers we may not think about every day are truly essential to our lives. Everyone thinks of front-line health care workers, but there are many others on the front-line, from grocery store workers to day care providers to custodial staff. We also need to remember and protect the people who grow and prepare our food. They work long hours often under tough conditions to put food on our tables – and this work continued despite the pandemic. Now more than ever, agricultural and food processing workers’ health and...

  • A Message from the Red Lake Fire Center

    Mar 23, 2021

    Good Afternoon Red Lake Nation! We hope you're having a great week. Due to our mild winter, and COVID concerns, we will not be issuing burn permits at this time. If you have any questions, concerns, or need to report a wildfire please feel free to give us a call at 679-3381. Thanks! -Your Red Lake Fire Prevention Team...

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors advance in Section 8A with 91-67 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Clearbrook Gonvick on Friday, March 19, 2021, and although the Bears had some scoring runs, once the Lady Warriors got going, it was hard for them to gain any ground. Red Lake led at the half 37-23 and didn't let up, as they racked up 54-44 in the second, to take the win 01-67 and advance to the second round of Section 8A. For the Lady Warriors, TeAndra Pemberton-Kingbird led all scorers with 27 points, 8 of which were 3-pointers, Mimi Beaulieu...

  • Warriors advance in first round of Section 8A Tournament with 60-45 win over Fosston - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors hosted E#6 Fosston Greyhounds on Thursday, March 18, 2021, drew first blood, and hung on to their lead right up to the end. Red Lake led 28-22 at the half and went on to win 60-45, although at one point in the second half Fosston came to within 5-points. Aaron Chaboyea and Gerald Kingbird Jr. led the Warriors with each 13 points, while Delwyn Holthusen Jr. added 12. Logan Hemberger led Fosston with 15, while Aaron Norland scored 13. Red Lake will travel to...

  • Nevis Lady Tigers upset Lady Warriors 71-64 in Red Lake as regular season ends - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Lady Warriors, coming off their loss to Badger-Greenbush-Middle River, 66-61, on Friday night, hosted Nevis on Saturday night and played solid until the last five minutes of the game. Playing pretty much even throughout the match with with several lead changes by both teams, Nevis took a 10-point lead with a little over 5 minutes to play and Red Lake was unable to only get within 7-points as time expired. Red Lake led at the end of the first half 38-37. Ava Isaacson led all...

  • Red Lake's JV ends their season with 43-33 win over Nevis; Parents Appreciation Night also held between games - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Lady Warriors, coming off their loss to Badger-Greenbush-Middle River, 66-61, on Friday night, hosted Nevis on Saturday night and played solid until the last five minutes of the game. Playing pretty much even throughout the match with with several lead changes by both teams, Nevis took a 10-point lead with a little over 5 minutes to play and Red Lake was unable to only get within 7-points as time expired. Red Lake led at the end of the first half 38-37. Ava Isaacson led all...

  • Delwyn Holthusen Jr. hits 2000th career point in Warriors 103-64 win over WHA - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors, coming off their overtime loss to Cass Lake on Thursday, 68-65, had no trouble taking care of business on Saturday, March 13, 2021, as they took a 58-24 halftime lead and cruised to the 103-64 win. Delwyn Holthusen led Red Lake with 24 points and also scored his 2000th career point, Aaron Chaboyea added 17, Gerald Kingbird Jr. hit 16 and Josh Graves put in 12. Adam Smith led WHA with 17 points, Kenseth Taylor added 16 and Carson Strosahl and Chrisen Moe...

  • Red Lake's JV roll over WHA 76-36 in early game - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors, coming off their overtime loss to Cass Lake on Thursday, 68-65, had no trouble taking care of business on Saturday, March 13, 2021, as they took a 58-24 halftime lead and cruised to the 103-64 win. Delwyn Holthusen led Red Lake with 24 points and also scored his 2000th career point, Aaron Chaboyea added 17, Gerald Kingbird Jr. hit 16 and Josh Graves put in 12. Adam Smith led WHA with 17 points, Kenseth Taylor added 16 and Carson Strosahl and Chrisen Moe...

  • Lady Warriors stumble in 66-61 loss to Badger-Greenbush-Middle River - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors faced one of the top teams in Section 8A on Friday, March 12, 2021, Badger-Greenbush-Middle River, and were unable to pull out a win at home, as they lost 66-61 in a game that saw several lead changes throughout. At the half BGMR had a one-point lead, 29-28. Last year Red Lake defeated BGMR in the Section 8A Championship game in Thief River Falls 64-54 that earned them a trip to the Minnesota State Tournament in Minneapolis. Alyssa Rinde and Jacey...

  • BGMR JV too much for Red Lake Girl's JV; score just 19 in their 67-19 setback - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors faced one of the top teams in Section 8A on Friday, March 12, 2021, Badger-Greenbush-Middle River, and were unable to pull out a win at home, as they lost 66-61 in a game that saw several lead changes throughout. At the half BGMR had a one-point lead, 29-28. Last year Red Lake defeated BGMR in the Section 8A Championship game in Thief River Falls 64-54 that earned them a trip to the Minnesota State Tournament in Minneapolis. Alyssa Rinde and Jacey...

  • Lady Warriors clinch Northwoods Conference-North Championship with 70-45 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - Once the Lady Warriors got going in the first half of their game against Clearbrook-Gonvick on Thursday, March 11, 2021, they pretty much controlled the rest of the game on both offense and defense. Red Lake outscored the Bears 38-16 in the first half and cruised to their 70-45 win, and it also clinched the Northwoods Conference-North Championship. The Cass Lake-Bena Lady Panthers were the Northwoods Conference - South Champions. The Lady Warriors have won the Northwoods Conferenc...

  • Red Lake Girls JV winners over the Bears 55-48, after trailing 23-19 in the first half - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - Once the Lady Warriors got going in the first half of their game against Clearbrook-Gonvick on Thursday, March 11, 2021, they pretty much controlled the rest of the game on both offense and defense. Red Lake outscored the Bears 38-16 in the first half and cruised to their 70-45 win, and it also clinched the Northwoods Conference-North Championship. The Cass Lake-Bena Lady Panthers were the Northwoods Conference - South Champions. The Lady Warriors have won the Northwoods Conferenc...

  • Kelanna McClain hits 1000th career point in Lady Warriors 85-67 win over Kelliher-Northome - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 23, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - In their last meeting with Kelliher-Northome in Kelliher on February 25th, the Red Lake Lady Warriors lost to the Mustangs 75-58 in a game some called poorly officiated, and it was a game Kelanna McClain was not playing in due to an earlier injury. .In fact, the Lady Warriors were 5-0 until McClain was injured. They ended up losing three of their last four games. It was a little different as the Mustangs came to Red Lake, at least in the second half of play. The first half saw Red...

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