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THIEF RIVER FALLS -- The final buzzer signaled what Cass Lake-Bena boys basketball head coach John Wind already knew: "We ran out of time." The Panthers nearly overcame a 16-point deficit in the final 12 minutes on Thursday, sneaking out of Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls with the Section 8A championship. Instead, the comeback ran out of steam and underdog Badger/Greenbush-Middle River celebrated a dramatic 55-48 win for its first title since 2007. "We had a game plan and we didn't ex...
March 25, 2021: Oshkiimajitahdah will start accepting applications! May 21, 2021: Deadline to turn in applications! Applications can be picked up and returned to: OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH 15525 Mendota Ave. P. O. Box 416 Redby, MN 56670...
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Water Quality Standards Application Red Lake, Minnesota Public Comment Period – March 27 through May 11, 2021 The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota has applied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and administer water quality standards in a similar manner as a state (TAS). Approval of the application would allow Red Lake to adopt and revise water quality standards and to certify that discharges comply with water quality sta...
Yvette Jo Bellanger-Tourtillott July 7, 1980 ~ March 18, 2021 (age 40) Yvette Jo Bellanger-Tourtillott, "Makoonz" (Little Bear of the Bear Clan), age 40, of Detroit, Michigan and formerly from Red Lake, MN began her journey to the spirit world on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 from her home. She is the daughter of Caroline "Carrie" Bellanger and Thomas Tourtillott and was born on July 7th, 1980 in Minneapolis, MN. Yvette grew up in the Minneapolis, Red Lake and Duluth areas. She was a very funny...
Preston Kier White February 19, 2007 ~ March 23, 2021 (age 14) Preston Kier White, "Niigaani Winini" which means "Young Man in Front", 14 years young, of Longville, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world from his home on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021. He was born on February 19th, 2007 in Coon Rapids, MN, he is the son of Donna White and Duane Kier. Preston enjoyed dancing and drumming at powwows and competing at both. He was highly respected for his knowledge of Ojibwe culture and traditions,...
Michael William "Mike" Carlson October 4, 1962 - February 3, 2021 Michael "Mike" William Carlson, age 58, of Welch, Minnesota journeyed to the Spirit World on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1962 in Minneapolis the son of Ole and Ida J. (Green) Carlson. Mike was formerly employed as a welder. He enjoyed fishing, playing Bingo and most of all being a father and grandfather. Survived by his children: Tiffany Nicole Walker, Michael Brandon Carlson, Victoria Ashley Carlson, Jo...
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all Minnesotans 16 and older beginning Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz will announce on Friday. "The final eligibility expansion comes as the federal government has promised an increased supply of vaccine by April," according to a statement issued by Walz spokesman Teddy Tschann, who said the governor will make the announcement Friday morning. That means another 1.2 million Minnesotans will be added to the pool of state residents seeking protection from the...
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden at his first news conference Thursday left the door open to backing fundamental changes in Senate procedure to muscle key parts of his agenda like immigration and voting rights past Republican opposition "if there's complete lockdown and chaos." Even as his administration navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic damage, Biden is grappling with how to deliver on a host of big promises despite a razor-thin Senate majority. He teased that changes to Senate rules that would allow bills to pass...
A Minneapolis Police Department internal affairs investigation is underway after an officer was caught on video punching a teenager Wednesday evening. A portion of the clash between officers and civilians was recorded on video as it unfolded near N. 32nd and James avenues following a police pursuit of a carjacking involving multiple suspects that began in New Hope and sliced through Robbinsdale before reaching north Minneapolis, said Police Chief Medaria Arradondo. A grassroots activist group...
Young Minnesotans are experiencing the highest COVID-19 case growth rates, with new infections jumping 9% this month in 10- to 14-year-olds. Minnesota health officials said that the more highly infectious COVID-19 variants are contributing to the growth, contributing to spread in places where children and adolescents gather. Altogether, new cases are up 7.4% since March 1 in those younger than age 20 compared with a 5.2% increase among all age groups. https://www.startribune....
Minnesotans may be urged to put down the car keys in a new effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and fight climate change. The House Sustainable Transportation Act would build more stations for charging electric cars and swapping batteries, push local governments to electrify their fleets and prod the Metropolitan Council to electrify all its buses by 2040, among other things. It would also put into statute a new statewide goal to reduce vehicle miles driven by at least 20%...
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday did not rule out the possibility of U.S. troops staying in Afghanistan through the end of the year, and one of his top generals told Congress that Afghanistan's military forces need American assistance to successfully counter the Taliban. Biden, at his first news conference as president, repeated his assessment that it will be hard for the United States to meet the May 1 deadline for a full American troop withdrawal, as outlined in a peace agreement...
(FOX 9) - Time is running out if you still need to renew a driver’s license or ID card, but got an extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension expires next Wednesday, March 31. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, there are still around 132,000 Minnesotans who need to renew their credentials before then. DVS says you can renew your license at drive.mn.gov as long as no name or address change needs to be made. You can also renew in person at several DVS offices. https://www.fox9.com/news/minneso...
An 18-year-old Bagley girl, Raina Neeland was recently awarded a posthumous Congressional Medal of Citizen Honors Award. Neeland passed away saving her three younger cousins from drowning in a Clearwater County Dam in August of 2020. She is a recipient of the Single Act of Heroism Award. Each year the Congressional Medal of Honor Society awards 5 individuals and one organization "who accomplish extraordinary feats of heroism by risking their lives for the benefit of others in a dire situation."...
March 25, 2021 (SAINT PAUL) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today announced that his Office is suing a company calling itself Contributing 2 Combatants and Coast 2 Coast Marketing, and its owner, Jacob Choinski, for violating charitable-solicitation and consumer-protection laws by defrauding Minnesota donors. The lawsuit alleges that the company, formally named PNW C2C Marketing, LLC (“C2C”), went door to door in Minnesota neighborhoods and misrepresented that C2C was a nonprofit soliciting donations to send care packages to...
All COVID-19 testing is no cost at Minnesota community testing sites. We are working together with communities to make sure everyone can get tested. Saliva testing sites Albert Lea Armory 410 Prospect Ave Albert Lea, MN 56007 March 29-30, April 5-6 12 - 6 p.m. ________________________________________ Anoka Armory 408 East Main St Anoka, MN 55303 March 25-27, March 30-April 2, April 6-10 12 - 6 p.m. ________________________________________ Bloomington Creekside Community Center 9801 Penn Ave South Bloomington, MN 55431 March 25-26, 30-31 12 - 6...
Over 2.25 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to Minnesotans! There’s still a long way to go, but Minnesota is committed to building a reliable network of options for everyone to get their shot. For vaccine data, vaccine locations, or to sign up for the Vaccine Connector, visit COVID-19 Vaccinations. ________________________________________ COVID-19 variants Variants are common with a virus like COVID-19. Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Multiple COVID-19...
St. Paul – Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% in February, down from 4.5% in January, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The decline in the unemployment rate was due to more people finding work and a decrease in the number of unemployed people, which resulted in another decline in the number of people engaged in Minnesota’s labor force. Minnesota’s labor force participation rate fell by a tenth of a point to 67.8% in February. It...
New federally funded Community Resource Hubs are now available to help pregnant and parenting families with children age 8 and younger navigate Minnesota’s fragmented early childhood system. This shifts the burden of finding help from those seeking services to organizations that connect them with the supports they need. The $6 million outlay is part of a $26.7 million total investment that will occur over the next two years. Minnesota is partnering with multiple organizations across the state in an effort to provide culturally appropriate...
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz’s spokesperson Teddy Tschann released the following statement: “Tomorrow, Governor Walz will announce that all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination beginning Tuesday, March 30. The final eligibility expansion comes as the federal government has promised an increased supply of vaccine by April, and as Minnesota has become a national leader in getting shots into arms quickly. This week Minnesota was ranked number one in the country for the percentage of...
We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are excited to announce that Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District was selected to hire three new maintenance positions funded through the Great American Outdoors Act, which was signed into law in 2020. The act uses revenues from energy development to provide funding for needed maintenance for critical facilities and infrastructure at national wildlife refuges, national parks, forests and recreation areas. Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District was one of the areas chosen to host a group of...
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...
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...
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, 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...