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  • Cass Lake-Bena slips late, upset denied by Mountain Iron-Buhl in state quarterfinals

    Mar 31, 2021

    PEQUOT LAKES -- It took 1.2 seconds for hope to shatter into heartbreak for the Cass Lake-Bena girls basketball team. The Panthers, facing Mountain Iron-Buhl in the Class A state quarterfinals at Pequot Lakes on Tuesday, had a chance to knock off the Rangers with a heroic shot at the buzzer. Instead, Taryn Frazer's 3-point attempt was deflected on the release, and CLB's season was suddenly over in a 50-49 loss. "I just told them to keep their heads up," Cass Lake-Bena head coach Martin Wind...

  • Allen "Sonny" Francis English, Jr.

    Mar 31, 2021

    Allen "Sonny" Francis English, Jr. September 6, 1947 ~ March 29, 2021 (age 73) Allen "Sonny" English, Jr., 73, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at Red Lake Hospital, Red Lake, MN. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the New Little Rock Community Center, Little Rock, MN. A Wake will begin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the New Little Rock Community Center and will continue until the time of the service. Interment will be in St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, Red Lake,...

  • Edward Charles Fisher, Sr.

    Mar 31, 2021

    Edward Charles Fisher, Sr, July 29, 1985 ~ March 27, 2021 (age 35) Edward Charles Fisher, Sr., of the Turtle Clan, was born on July 29th, 1985 in Hennepin County, Minneapolis, MN and began his journey to the spirit world, unexpectedly, from his home in Cass Lake, MN on March 27th, 2021. He was 35 years old. Edward grew up in Cass Lake and lived a few of his younger years in Bemidji; where he and his brothers played baseball, basketball and wrestled. After a short time, he moved back to Cass...

  • Minnesota governors unite over COVID-19 vaccine available for all

    Mar 31, 2021

    Gov. Tim Walz and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty received COVID-19 vaccine shots Tuesday to boost public confidence and interest - though that was hardly the issue for many Minnesotans on the first day in which everyone 16 and older was eligible. Social media was atwitter Tuesday with Minnesotans venting about a lack of available doses, sharing tricks to gain access on pharmacy websites, and struggling with their consciences over whether to lie about their health to secure appointments. While...

  • Osseo gun shop under fire after offering ammunition for 'trip to the hood'

    Mar 31, 2021

    A gun shop in Osseo is facing heavy criticism on social media after it sent an e-mail advertising ammunition for customers' "trip to the hood." Several customers left unfavorable reviews on the Osseo Gun Club and Pro Shop's Facebook page after getting the e-mail late last week. The store's Facebook page has since been deactivated. But many have shared an image of the advertisement listing nine different styles of firearms that "just arrived." The e-mail also lists Smith & Wesson 9-millimeter...

  • 'We're done': Hill-Murray boys' hockey team knocked out of state tournament on eve of first game

    Mar 31, 2021

    A Washington County judge turned back a legal challenge by Hill-Murray boys' hockey players seeking to remain in the state tournament after learning of a positive COVID-19 test involving an opponent last Wednesday. A few hours later, it was official: The defending Class 2A champions are done. The Pioneers won't play Wayzata at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center to open the Class 2A tournament. The Minnesota State High School League issued a statement Tuesday evening saying it had been...

  • NFL approving 17th game means Vikings visit Chargers in 2021

    Mar 31, 2021

    NFL owners decided to expand the regular season to 17 games Tuesday, in a widely expected decision that could have repercussions for both player health and the league's record books. The Vikings' added game will be against the Chargers in Los Angeles, meaning the Vikings have eight home games and nine road games. It will be their second trip to L.A. to face the Chargers in three years, and their first trip to SoFi Stadium (the site of Super Bowl LVI). Commissioner Roger Goodell, when asked on a...

  • Minnesota farmers had most profitable year since 2012, extension data confirm

    Mar 31, 2021

    Minnesota farmers in 2020 had their most profitable year in nearly a decade due to good weather and aid designed to offset health and trade crises. Median farm net income rose to $106,969 last year following seven years of low profitability, according to a report published Tuesday by the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence. The Minnesota farm-income report showed that 2020 produced surprising results after what looked last spring like...

  • Biden rolls out diverse first slate of judicial nominees

    Mar 31, 2021

    WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated a racially diverse and overwhelmingly female group to federal and other judgeships, including three Black women for the U.S. courts of appeals, one pathway to the Supreme Court. Biden promised as a candidate to nominate an African American woman to serve on the nation's highest court should a seat open up during his term. With the announcement of his first slate of judicial nominees, Biden signaled his intent to counter his predecessor's...

  • Line 3 promised to be a boon to northern Minnesota's economy. Halfway into construction, has it lived up to its promise?

    Mar 31, 2021

    For Harry's Bar and Grill in Hill City, construction on Enbridge's $4 billion Line 3 oil pipeline came at the right time. When work began Dec. 1 on the 340-mile pipeline across northern Minnesota, the state had just banned indoor dining at Minnesota bars and restaurants for the second time amid a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases. But the influx of pipeline workers began ordering takeout and Harry's parked its food truck outside Enbridge's Hill City construction yard. https://w...

  • Beltrami County receives multiple reimbursements from Public Utilities Commission Line 3 escrow account

    Mar 31, 2021

    BEMIDJI, MN: Reimbursements totaling over $170,522 have been received from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Line 3 escrow account for expenses incurred by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office for training deputies, purchasing equipment, and for expenses incurred during mutual aid requests from our neighboring law enforcement agencies and in support of the Northern Lights Task Force (NLTF). The Northern Lights Task Force was created and affirmed by resolution by each member county board and is strongly supported by State a...

  • Sanford Bemidji opens COVID-19 vaccinations to 16 years-old and older

    Mar 31, 2021

    BEMIDJI, Minn. – Following new guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health, Sanford Health in Bemidji is beginning to offer vaccinations for those who are 16 years-old or older. Vaccinations will only be administered at the Sanford Bemidji Vaccine Clinic with an appointment. Anyone who is eligible can call (877) 701-0779 to schedule their vaccination appointment. Patients can also request an appointment through My Sanford Chart. Being a previous patient with Sanford Health is not a requirement to receive a vaccine with Sanford Bemidji. T...

  • Lieutenant Governor and Commissioners of Administration and DEED Hold Virtual Roundtable on Importance of Inclusive Grantmaking  in Minnesota's Economic Recovery   

    Mar 31, 2021

    St. Paul – Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota Department of Administration Commissioner Alice Roberts-Davis and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove held a virtual roundtable to discuss the importance of inclusive grantmaking for workforce training and other programs as Minnesota continues to recover from the pandemic recession. This roundtable is part of the “The Next Minnesota Economy” series of roundtables on rebuilding a more equitable economy, for everyone....

  • Cass Lake-Bena Lady Panthers roll over Stephen-Argyle 65-55 for Section 8A Championship - P3

    Mar 31, 2021

    FROM KKCQ SPORTS For the first time since 2005 the Cass Lake-Bena Panthers will be playing in the State Girls Basketball Tournament. The Panthers punched their ticket to state with a 65-55 win over the Stephen-Argyle Storm Friday night in Thief River Falls. Stephen-Argyle grabbed an early 8-5 lead, but the Panthers would go on a 15-0 run to take a 20-8 lead and never looked back. Four Cass Lake-Bena players scored in double figures with Junior Taryn Frazer leading the way with 19 points. Kailee...

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors advance in Section 8A with 91-67 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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 - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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 - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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 - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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 - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 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...

  • Warriors snap 3-game losing streak to beat Kelliher-Northome 111-71 - P22

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 31, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Warriors basketball team ended their 3-game losing streak with a sound win over the Kelliher-Northome Mustangs on Monday, March 1, 2021. The Warriors outscored the Mustangs 63-39 in the first half and 48-32 in the second to seal the deal and put their record at 8-5 on the season. Kelliher-Northome dropped to 5-9. D. J. Holthusen led all scorers with 37 points, 27 in the first half, Gerald Kingbird Jr. added 18, Trent Holthusen hit four 3-pointers for 12 points, Riley...

  • Oregon's Largest Reservation Has Faced a Water Crisis Amid Covid-19 and Record Wildfires

    Mar 31, 2021

    WARM SPRINGS, Ore. - As the globe recognized World Water Day last week, about 90 tribal residents on Warm Springs Indian Reservation in northern Oregon were without clean water for several weeks after an electrical failure in its pump system put a section of the tribe on a boil water notice. Some sections of the 1,000-square-mile reservation - the largest in the state - have been on a boil water notice on and off since last January, but pipes have been failing since 2017, according to tribal...

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