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  • 'THE BIG SICK' TO KICK OFF 43RD SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    Apr 10, 2017

    SEATTLE, WA -- April 7, 2017 -- The Opening Night Gala of the 2017 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) on Thursday, May 18 will feature the Seattle premiere of Amazon Studios’ The Big Sick. This festival favorite comes from a powerhouse team of beloved comedians including Kumail Nanjiani (best known for his acerbic and witty character in Silicon Valley), industry mogul Judd Apatow (Bridesmaids and Knocked Up), and is directed by alt-comedy legend Michael Showalter (Hello, My Name Is Doris and The Baxter). SIFF’s Opening Night Red Car...

  • Stittsworth Meats receives state grant, plans $1.86 million expansion

    Apr 10, 2017

    BEMIDJI -- After roughly 25 years in business, Bemidji butcher company Stittsworth Meats is preparing to take another step forward. According to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the company is planning a $1.86 million expansion that will enable the business to sell its products more locally. The project includes the creation of a mobile slaughter unit as well as a new manufacturing and processing plant. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/business/4247571-stittsworth-meats-...

  • Who should pick road projects? MnDOT, lawmakers clash over 'earmarks'

    Apr 10, 2017

    ST. PAUL—As Minnesota leaders debate how much new money to put toward the state's roads, they're also fighting about a related issue: who should choose which roads get attention? Ordinarily, the Legislature appropriates money for roads and bridges, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation decides how to spend the money. But bills in the Legislature this year take a different path: they order the MnDOT to do specific road projects. It's a process called "earmarking," and it could spark a showdown over road funding between the R...

  • Central Minnesota authorities seek missing man, fear for his safety

    Apr 10, 2017

    LITCHFIELD, Minn. — The Meeker County Sheriff's Office cancelled a ground search Sunday morning in central Minnesota about 70 miles west of the Twin Cities for a missing 32-year-old Darwin man although his whereabouts and well-being remain unknown. The search for John Rassat, who also goes by the name J.D., was launched Saturday afternoon when law enforcement were informed that Rassat had left his residence 11:30 p.m. Friday night on foot and had not been seen since. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4248183-central-minneso...

  • Divers search Minnesota lake for missing man

    Apr 10, 2017

    ALEXANDRIA, Minn. - Divers searched Lake Agnes in Alexandria on Sunday, April 9, searching for a man last seen Thursday night. Clothing and credit cards belonging to Ryan Johnson, 32, of Alexandria, were found along the shore of Lake Agnes on Sunday, Alexandria Police Chief Rick Wyffels said. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4248167-divers-search-minnesota-lake-missing-man...

  • Foster mom of drowned toddler sentenced to 60 days

    Apr 10, 2017

    BEMIDJI -- The foster mother of a toddler who drowned last June will spend 60 days in jail for child neglect. Amanda White, 33, of Bemidji, lived with and was engaged to the Bemidji man convicted of second-degree manslaughter in the death of their 2-year-old foster daughter, Kira Friedman. Friedman died June 5 after Jackson left her unattended in the shower along with a 19-gallon Rubbermaid tote without holes. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4247248-foster-mom-drowned-toddler-sentenced-60-days...

  • Nevada Native Youth Aim to Create Youth Councils

    Apr 10, 2017

    About a dozen Native youth in Nevada recently made a commitment to create youth councils in their communities. The commitment took place at the Nevada Department of Education’s 10th Annual American Indian/Alaska Native Education Summit held last month at the University of Nevada (UNR) in Reno, Nevada. Currently, there are no UNITY affiliated youth councils in Nevada, which is home to 27 tribal communities. UNITY’s Executive Director, a featured speaker at the conference, spent time with the youth leaders and praised them for accepting the cha...

  • EDUCATION AND DISABILITIES COORDINATOR - Red Lake Nation Head Start Program

    Apr 10, 2017

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT EDUCATION AND DISABILITIES COORDINATOR Red Lake Nation Head Start Program Open: April 5, 2017 Closing: May 5, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. POSITION SUMMARY: The person in this position ensures program compliance in the area of Child Development and Education/literacy and Disabilities Services. This position is part of the management team and assists in planning and providing input into program activities. Reports to Head Start Director, full-time position, salary; DOQ. ESSENTIAL...

  • 4 - Summer Maintenance Workers - ELDERLY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

    Apr 10, 2017

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 4 - Summer Maintenance Workers * 1 – Red Lake District * 1 – Redby District * 2 – Ponemah District ELDERLY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Open: April 4, 2017 Closing: April 21, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Primary Function: Involves physical outside work, cleaning reservation areas, assisting Elderly with related tasks. Reports to Director of Elderly Maintenance Program, part-time seasonal positions, salary; $9.00 hrly. Essential Responsibilities & Duties: • Pick up trash along roads • Make sure...

  • Celebration of Holy Week - April 09-April 16, 2017 - St. Mary's Catholic Church- Red Lake

    Passion Sunday 2/9/17 10:45am Mass with Blessing of Palms, Confessions at 2:00pm-4:00pm, 6:30pm Penance service at Wilton Monday 2/10/17 6:30pm Chrism Mass at the Cathedral in Crookston Tuesday 2/11/17 Confession's 3:00pm-4:30pm, Mass at 5:00pm Wednesday 2/12/17 10:00am Mass at Nursing Home, Confession's at 5:00pm-6:00pm Holy Thursday 2/13/17 5:30PM Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by Adoration until 10:00pm Good Friday 2/14/17 A Day of Fast and Abstinence, 12:00pm Noon Celebration of the...

  • CPR Training - Tuesday, April 18, 2017

    CPR Training - Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9 AM - 3 PM - Oshkiimaajitahdah (New Beginnings)...

  • Senators Allege DAPL Builder Didn't Have Permit to Build Under Lake Oahe

    Apr 10, 2017

    Top Senate Democrats are questioning whether the builder and manager of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) had a permit to construct a controversial stretch of the project near tribal land and water sources. In a letter dated April 3, Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Tom Carper (D-DE), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, took the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which on February 8 granted an easement to Energy Transfer Partners to...

  • Joe Salazar introduces legislation to repeal Columbus Day as a state holiday in Colorado

    Apr 10, 2017

    State Rep. Joe Salazar, a Thornton Democrat, on Friday introduced a bill to cancel Columbus Day as a state holiday in Colorado and instead offer state employees a floating day off in October. The legislation, House Bill 1327, includes a lengthy section that declares, “The Columbus voyage triggered one of history’s greatest slave trades, the pillaging of Earth’s natural resources, and a level of inhumanity toward indigenous peoples that still exists,” and adds, “Columbus’ legacy of abuse and disrespect is still readily apparent today.” htt...

  • Nebraska law enforcement, Keystone XL pipeline foes prepare for possible protests

    Apr 10, 2017

    LINCOLN — When Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier crested a hill near Cannonball Creek last August, he knew he was in trouble. A group of protesters had blocked a private road used by workers building the Dakota Access pipeline across his North Dakota county, halting the construction work. http://www.omaha.com/news/nebraska/nebraska-law-enforcement-keystone-xl-pipeline-foes-prepare-for-possible/article_d85522c1-73cd-541c-98f2-f9b3375e8a3c.html...

  • Prostitution arrests in Grand Forks part of larger investigation

    Apr 10, 2017

    GRAND FORKS -- Three men were arrested in Grand Forks this weekend on prostitution charges. Arrested in what authorities said was part of an ongoing investigation by the state Bureau of Criminal Investigations were Chad Woinarowicz, 45, of Oslo, Todd Quaintante, 52, of Grand Forks and Stephen Drewel, 44, of Grand Forks. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4248202-prostitution-arrests-grand-forks-part-larger-investigation...