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  • Beltrami County DFL Convention 2016 held in Red Lake

    Michael Meuers|Apr 11, 2016

    Beltrami County DFL Convention 2016 held for the first time ever, in Red Lake on Sunday, April 10, 2016....

  • Beltrami County Sheriff's Office conducts overtime patrol to reduce distracted driving

    Apr 11, 2016

    BEMIDJI—Starting Monday, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office will conduct overtime patrols on Minnesota roads in an effort to reduce distracted driving. More than 300 law enforcement agencies across the state will participate in the extra enforcement distracted driving campaign that runs through April 17, and is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. From 2010—2014, 328 people lost their lives and 1,138 people suffered life-changing injuries in distracted driving-related crashes. htt...

  • Tribal Leader Recognition Day for National Service held in Red Lake - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    RED LAKE - On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, the Red Lake Tribal Chairman honored and recognized Red Lake AmeriCorp members at a dinner held at the Red Lake Casino Event Center, and proclaimed this day as National Service Recognition Day, and encourage others to recognize the positive impact of national service; to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities. Eleven AmeriCorps members, their Director and Assistant Director, were recognized by Red Lake Tribal Treasurer...

  • Leech Lake votes in new tribal chairperson, re-elects district rep

    Apr 11, 2016

    BEMIDJI -- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe held its primary election Tuesday with an incumbent and a newcomer earning victories at the polls. In the race for Leech Lake Tribal Chairperson, Faron Jackson Sr. defeated incumbent Carri Jones and five other challengers with 1,058 votes, a percentage of 52.72. Carri Jones meanwhile received 30.89 percent of the vote with a count of 620. "I was really humbled when the numbers were tallied," Jackson said. "It's a big honor when tribal members vote for you. I had a very strong campaign committee, and we...

  • Appreciation Dinner held for Red Lake Warriors and Lady Warriors in Red Lake - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    The Red Lake Band of Chippew Indians held an Appreciation Dinner for the Red Lake Warriors and Lady Warriors on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Seven Clans Casino Event Center in Red Lake. Both basketball teams were honored for their success through this school year, and players and coaches received plaques and jackets. The Red Lake Warriors took 4th in the Minnesota State Tournament and the Lady Warriors were upset in the Section 8A East Championship to finish second. Both teams have the...

  • State briefs: White Earth tribal leadership race down to two candidates

    Jennifer Brooks, Star Tribune|Apr 11, 2016

    The field of candidates vying to lead the White Earth Nation narrowed from a dozen to two last week. Terrance Tibbetts Sr. and Melinda Iverson won the most votes in the Tuesday primary election to succeed White Earth Tribal Council Chairwoman Erma Vizenor, who resigned earlier this year. The two top vote-getters will square off in the general election June 14. Activist and former Green Party vice presidential candidate Winona LaDuke came in third, knocking her out of the race. Vizenor, who had served as tribal chairwoman since 2004, stepped...

  • The Sara Martin and Robbie Charette Wedding of Saturday, March 26, 2016 - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    The Sara Martin and Robbie Charette Wedding of Saturday, March 26, 2016 held at the Red Lake Casino Event Center....

  • Seki delivers 2016 State of the Band Address - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    Chairman Darrell Seki's State of the Band Address We have a strategic plan. For the first time since we started talking about it nearly twenty years ago, we have our first strategic plan. From strategic planning we were able to identify some common themes. First, nearly every program indicated a desire to cut costs and improve work production. In order to help with that goal on a band-wide level, we began the process of implementing computer systems to speed up our purchasing and authorization...

  • Education Information Gathering held at Red Lake Nation College - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    RED LAKE, MN - An Education Information Gathering was held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Red Lake Nation College Cafeteria. Facilitated by Sam Strong, Red Lake Economic Development Director, about 35 people attended the two hour session, which started at 6 PM with supper. Also speaking was Red Lake Chairman Darrell Seki Sr., Red Lake Schools Superintendent Anne Lundquist, Red Lake Nation College President Dan King, Red Lake ECFE Principal Susan Ninham and Kimberle Nagle of the LaSalle...

  • Minneapolis North Polars end Red Lake's winning streak 82-61 at Target Center - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    From KKCQ Sports Radio Class A State Semifinal – Red Lake 61 vs. Minneapolis North 82 The high flying Minneapolis North Polars will play for a State Championship on Saturday, following their 82-61 victory over Red Lake at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Polars will have a chance to win their 6th State Championship in school history. The game began with a 9-0 for the Polars before the Warriors calmed down and got on the board. The lead would stretch to 20 in the first half, but the Warriors c...

  • Minneapolis North Polars end Red Lake's winning streak 82-61 at Target Center - Set 2 - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    From KKCQ Sports Radio Class A State Semifinal – Red Lake 61 vs. Minneapolis North 82 The high flying Minneapolis North Polars will play for a State Championship on Saturday, following their 82-61 victory over Red Lake at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Polars will have a chance to win their 6th State Championship in school history. The game began with a 9-0 for the Polars before the Warriors calmed down and got on the board. The lead would stretch to 20 in the first half, but the Warriors c...

  • Red Lake #5 upsets #4 Browerville/Eagle Valley 66-52 to advance in State Tournament - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    From KKCQ Sports Class A State Quarterfinal – Red Lake 66 vs. Browerville/Eagle Valley 52 Fifth seed and seventh-ranked (MBN) Red Lake (27-4) pushed its winning streak to 15 games by knocking off fourth seed and fifth-ranked (MBN) Browerville/Eagle Valley (26-3) 66-62 on Thursday afternoon at Williams Arena in the 2016 MSHSL Class A quarterfinal on the campus of the University of Minnesota. A program with a reputation for a loyal and spirited crowd, Red Lake was buoyed by the sixth man a...

  • Aaron White Memorial Tournament held in Red Lake - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    High School Boys Red Lake Warriors 1st Place Sota Boys 2nd Place Young Guns 3rd Place MVP Sonny Martin All Stars: Ira Spears, Jamie Cook, WIlly Woodfork, Nate Seeyle Jr, and Antonio Brown High School Girls Red Lake Lady Warriors 1st Place Dream Team 2nd Place Naytahwaush 3rd Place MVP Lexi Desjarlait All Stars: Angel McClain, Averi Holthusen, Autumn Holthusen, Malaina Reyes Middle School Girls Dakota Thunder (Bismarck) 1st place Two Nations 2nd place Cass Lake-Bena Panthers 3rd place Middle...

  • #4 Fosston upsets. #2 Red Lake 53-35 for Section 8A East Championship - P22

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    From KKCQ Radio Sports Section 8A East Chamionship – #4 Fosston upsets. #2 Red Lake 53-35 Fosston will take a 17-game winning streak into the Section 8A Championship Friday night and an overall record of 23-6. Fosston shot 8-10 from the free throw line, had 27 rebounds, 24 turnovers Emily Curfman led the way with 18 points, six rebounds Abby Swanson 16 points, nine rebounds Tess Hubbard seven points, two rebounds Jaclyn Hubbard four points, five rebounds Red Lake shot 7-12 from the free throw l...

  • Red Lake sends off their Warriors to Minnesota State Tournament - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, Red Lake held a send-off for their Red Lake Warriors to the Minnesota State Tournament in Minneapolis....

  • Red Lake #5 upsets #4 Browerville/Eagle Valley 66-52 to advance in State Tournament - Set 2 - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    From KKCQ Sports Class A State Quarterfinal – Red Lake 66 vs. Browerville/Eagle Valley 52 Fifth seed and seventh-ranked (MBN) Red Lake (27-4) pushed its winning streak to 15 games by knocking off fourth seed and fifth-ranked (MBN) Browerville/Eagle Valley (26-3) 66-62 on Thursday afternoon at Williams Arena in the 2016 MSHSL Class A quarterfinal on the campus of the University of Minnesota. A program with a reputation for a loyal and spirited crowd, Red Lake was buoyed by the sixth man a...

  • Red Lake Warriors return to State Tournament with 65-44 Section 8A Championship over Northern Freeze - P24

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    From KKCQ Sports Red Lake Warriors return to State Tournament with 65-44 Section 8A Championship over Northern Freeze Make it three straight trips to the State Tournament for the Red Lake Warriors as they rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Northern Freeze Friday night for the Section 8A Championship. The Freeze jumped out to a 9-3 lead but Will Morrison knocked down back to back three pointers for the Warriors to tie the game at 9-9. The Freeze would come back and take a seven point...

  • Red Lake Warriors return to State Tournament with 65-44 Section 8A Championship over Northern Freeze - Set 2 - P24

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 11, 2016

    From KKCQ Sports Red Lake Warriors return to State Tournament with 65-44 Section 8A Championship over Northern Freeze Make it three straight trips to the State Tournament for the Red Lake Warriors as they rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Northern Freeze Friday night for the Section 8A Championship. The Freeze jumped out to a 9-3 lead but Will Morrison knocked down back to back three pointers for the Warriors to tie the game at 9-9. The Freeze would come back and take a seven point...

  • Hunting in blaze pink? Lawmakers debate adding second color to traditional blaze orange

    Apr 11, 2016

    ST. PAUL — The big debates in the Minnesota Legislature tend to be about taxes, spending, abortion, gay rights and such, but it turned to orange vs. pink the other day. During a House committee meeting, in which several male representatives wore bright pink clothes, lawmakers debated whether to allow hunters to wear “blaze pink” instead of the traditional blaze orange, if they want. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4006182-hunting-blaze-pink-lawmakers-debate-adding-second-color-traditional-blaze-orange...

  • White Earth Tribal chair spot narrowed to two

    Apr 11, 2016

    Terrance “Terry” Tibbetts Sr. and Melinda “Mindy” Iverson were the top two vote-getters in a field of 12 candidates in the primary vote Tuesday for White Earth Tribal chairman. They will now face off in the general election June 14. Tibbetts had 416 votes, or nearly 20 percent of the total, and Iverson had 408 votes, or just over 19 percent. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/4005017-white-earth-tribal-chair-spot-narrowed-two...

  • Record-breaking Minnesota Grown Directory available now

    Apr 11, 2016

    New guide showcases local growers, producers, and food culture News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 08, 2016 Record-breaking Minnesota Grown Directory available now New guide showcases local growers, producers, and food culture ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announces the release of the brand new 2016 Minnesota Grown Directory. With a record-breaking number of listings, this issue features food and products available directly from growers statewide. A vast array of farms and farmers markets, fruits and v...

  • Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota Supports House Proposal for Zero Net Spending Increase

    Apr 11, 2016

    ST. PAUL, MINN - Americans for Prosperity - Minnesota announced its support for the Minnesota House proposal for a zero net increase in spending, and using the $900 million budget surplus for a combination of tax cuts and transportation improvements. "This plan focuses on what matters most for middle-class Minnesotans, including tax relief for families and fixing Minnesota’s roads and bridges. These budget adjustments respect taxpayers' dollars and allow the legislature to use the budget surplus to fund the people's priorities," said AFP-MN S...

  • BLACKJACK DEALER - Seven Clans Casinos, Thief River Falls

    Apr 11, 2016

    ** EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING ** BLACKJACK DEALER RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos, Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: April 8, 2016 CLOSES: Until Filled POSITION OBJECTIVES: Under the direct supervision of the Table Games Supervisor is responsible for protecting and dealing the assigned Blackjack game for Seven Clans Casino. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for prompt, courteous and accurate dealing of assigned game in accordance with Seven Clans C...

  • DROP TEAM MEMBER (2am-10am) - Seven Clans Casino – Thief River

    Apr 11, 2016

    **EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING** DROP TEAM MEMBER (2am-10am) RATE OF PAY: Wage scale pay rate LOCATION: Seven Clans Casino – Thief River, MN. OPENS: April 8, 2016 CLOSES: April 22, 2016 SCOPE OF POSITION Under the direct supervision of the prevailing Count/Drop Team Supervisor is responsible to assist in overseeing assigned shift for the count and transfer of funds for Seven Clans Casinos. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with the coordination of activities to ensure the regularly scheduled d...

  • MANAGER ON DUTY/MOD (4pm-12am) - Seven Clans Casinos – Thief River Falls

    Apr 11, 2016

    **EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING** MANAGER ON DUTY/MOD (4pm-12am) RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos – Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: April 8, 2016 CLOSES: April 22, 2016 POSITION OBJECTIVES: Under the general supervision of the Casino General Manager is responsible to oversee for Seven Clans Casinos. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for efficient and profitable operation of assigned Shifts. • Ensures accurate processing and recording of data in accor...

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