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  • Beltrami County Investigation and pursuit ends in single vehicle fatality

    Apr 12, 2018

    Beltrami County Deputies investigate assault with a knife. Incident ends in a single vehicle crash during a pursuit with the suspect. The suspect and lone occupant/driver died from injuries sustained in the crash. ECKLES TOWNSHIP-On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at approximately 10:04 PM the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was called to the 5600 block of Alps Court NW in Eckles Township in Beltrami County, (Eckles Township borders the City of Bemidji to the west) after receiving a call of a male...

  • Red Lake Candidates Certified

    Michael Meuers|Apr 12, 2018

    On Tuesday, April 10, the Red Lake Tribal Council certified the attached list of candidates. If a candidate receives 50% of the vote plus one in the general election on May 16, they are the declared winner. If no one attains this threshold in any or all seats, a run-off election will be scheduled sixty days after the conclusion of all certifications, challenges or recounts...probably mid to late July. The Red Lake Tribal Council at their February monthly meeting, set the dates for the 2018...

  • One woman dead after rollover crash in Beltrami Co.

    Apr 12, 2018

    BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live)- A 24-year-old woman is dead after her car rolled over and she was ejected from the vehicle. It happened around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night. Traci Cloud of Cass Lake, MN was traveling north on Highway 89 in Beltrami Co. in a Chevy Impala. Cloud was traveling at a high speed when her vehicle left the roadway south of Lumberjack Rd. NW and rolled over. She was ejected and later pronounced dead at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji....

  • Timberwolves reach playoffs for first time since 2004

    Apr 12, 2018

    If it was easy, it wouldn’t be fun. If it was easy, it wouldn’t be the Minnesota way. Karl-Anthony Towns spoke those words Tuesday when describing the excruciating battle the Timberwolves have faced this season in attempting to end the franchise’s 14 year playoff drought. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/11/timberwolves-reach-playoffs-for-first-time-since-2004/...

  • Minnesota millionaire tells lawmakers he got food stamps to make a point

    Apr 12, 2018

    Millionaire Rob Undersander sat at a Minnesota House witness stand saying he received food stamps for 19 months to prove a point: Not everyone who gets the aid needs it. Democratic legislators did not like his Wednesday testimony, particularly Rep. John Considine, DFL-Mankato. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/11/minnesota-millionaire-tells-lawmakers-he-got-food-stamps-to-make-a-point/...

  • Man's body recovered from overturned car in northern Minnesota river

    Apr 12, 2018

    EAST GULL LAKE, Minn. — The body of a 61-year-old Nisswa man was recovered from an overturned vehicle found Tuesday morning in the Gull River in Cass County. Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch said authorities were notified of a single-vehicle crash at 6:41 a.m. Tuesday near Gull Dam Road and Gull Lake Lane in East Gull Lake. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/11/mans-body-recovered-from-overturned-car-in-northern-minnesota-river/...

  • In First Raid, New Opioid Task Force Seizes $2.5 Million worth of Meth and $22,000 in Marijuana, Heroin and Other Narcotics

    Apr 12, 2018

    WASHINGTON - Today, just two weeks after U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the Department was forming a new Joint Task Force (JTF) to combat the opioid crisis in Indian Country, the Secretary announced the JTF's first raid seized 49 pounds of methamphetamine with a street value of $2.5 million and more than $20,000 worth of marijuana, plus smaller amounts of heroin, and other narcotics. The raid was led by Interior's JTF with partnership from the Pueblo Tribes and New Mexico law enforcement officials. Secretary Zinke formed...

  • Vikings open preseason schedule against Case Keenum and Broncos

    Apr 12, 2018

    The Vikings won’t have to wait long to step back on the field with the quarterback that led them to the NFC championship game last season. Minnesota will open the 2018 exhibition season with a Week 1 game at Denver — and the Broncos’ newly-signed quarterback, Case Keenum — between Aug. 9 and 13. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/11/vikings-open-preseason-schedule-against-case-keenum-and-broncos/...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Minneapolis murder suspect arrested in northwest Minnesota

    Apr 12, 2018

    NAYTAHWAUSH, Minn. — An 18-year-old man wanted in connection with a Minneapolis homicide was arrested in this northwest Minnesota county on Wednesday, April 11, on a felony warrant. The Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office reported Juan Vasquez Jr., no listed address, was arrested early Wednesday morning at a house in Naytahwaush about 20 miles east of Mahnomen. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/crime-and-courts/4430515-minneapolis-murder-suspect-arrested-northwest-minnesota...

  • Temporary lane closure on Irvine Avenue Bridge in downtown Bemidji scheduled for April 18-19

    Apr 12, 2018

    BEMIDJI, Minn. – Motorists in Bemidji will experience a lane closure on the Irvine Avenue Bridge at Third Street NW on April 18-19 to allow emergency responders to conduct bridge rescue training. Motorists can expect short delays at the bridge as portable, temporary signals control traffic by allowing only one direction of traffic at a time. Motorists can avoid the lane closure by detouring onto Park Avenue SW. As part of the bridge rescue training, emergency responders will perform High Angle Rescue training by repelling off the bridge and o...

  • Red Lake Girl's Softball Program underway, but winter conditions may hamper start of season

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 12, 2018

    The Red Lake Girl's Softball Season is underway, but lingering winter conditions may delay the start of regular league play, and games might have to be played in a short period of time. The field conditions are still pretty wet in some areas and snow is in the forecast this week....

  • Red Lake Boy's Baseball Program underway, but winter conditions may hamper start of season

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 12, 2018

    The Red Lake Boy's Baseball Program is underway at Red Lake High School, but lingering winter conditions may delay the start of regular season play, and games might have to be played in a short period of time. The field conditions are still pretty wet in some areas and snow is in the forecast this week....

  • Good turnout for Red Lake Elder Bingo

    Mary Omen|Apr 12, 2018

    There was a good turnout on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 for the Red Lake Community Elder Bingo held at their Community Center....

  • Lady Warriors season ends as they lose 8A Championship Game to Stephen-Argyle 56-49 - P47

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 12, 2018

    From KKCQ Sports Section 8A Championship (at Thief River Falls) – Red Lake 49 vs. Stephen-Argyle 56 THIEF RIVER FALLS - The Stephen-Argyle Storm hit some clutch free throws in the last ninety seconds of the game to win the Section 8A championship Friday night in Thief River Falls. A paid attendance of 1,644 enjoyed an exciting contest that wasn't pretty at times but kept the fans on the edge of their seats all night. Senior Autumn Thompson missed her first three throw but made her next nine i...

  • Lady Warriors season ends as they lose 8A Championship Game to Stephen-Argyle 56-49 - P48

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 12, 2018

    From KKCQ Sports Section 8A Championship (at Thief River Falls) – Red Lake 49 vs. Stephen-Argyle 56 THIEF RIVER FALLS - The Stephen-Argyle Storm hit some clutch free throws in the last ninety seconds of the game to win the Section 8A championship Friday night in Thief River Falls. A paid attendance of 1,644 enjoyed an exciting contest that wasn't pretty at times but kept the fans on the edge of their seats all night. Senior Autumn Thompson missed her first three throw but made her next nine i...

  • These Thunderbirds are ready to run

    Apr 12, 2018

    1 days and counting. Spring Thunderbird Run 2018....

  • Betsy DeVos laments lack of progress seen in US students

    Apr 12, 2018

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The results of the latest Nation's Report Card are in and the news isn't good. Fourth-graders made no improvements in math or reading, while eighth-graders' scores were flat in math and only slightly improved in reading, according to results released Tuesday on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/Flat-math-and-reading-results-in-national-report-12820045.php...

  • Betsy DeVos Weighing Action on School Discipline Policy

    Apr 12, 2018

    As the Trump administration weighs whether it will revise or revoke Obama-era rules on school discipline, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for the first time heard directly from both sides of the hotly debated issue. The 2014 civil rights guidance—jointly issued by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice—put schools on notice that they may be found in violation of federal civil rights laws if they enforce intentionally discriminatory rules or if their policies lead to disproportionately higher rates of discipline for students in one...

  • Recess making comeback in public schools: 'Children do better when they have a break'

    Apr 12, 2018

    After a years of teetering on the brink, recess is making a comeback in public schools as state lawmakers move to reinstate playground time lost in the push for higher test scores. Last week, Arizona and Virginia approved bipartisan recess bills, following on the heels of Florida in June and Rhode Island in 2016, as pressure builds from parents who argue that all work and no play is hobbling student achievement. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/10/recess-makes-comeback-public-schools/...

  • 'This would mean more guns': Broward County won't arm school employees after Parkland shooting

    Apr 12, 2018

    The Florida school district home to the school where 17 people were killed earlier this year voted down a measure that would allow arming school administrators. Broward County's school board met Tuesday evening to discuss the proposal, which is based on a wide-ranging Florida law passed in the aftermath of the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. The state law allows for training and arming of school employees, if a local jurisdiction approves and accepts the state funds. https://www.usatoda...

  • DISTRICT ELECTION BOARDS - (RED LAKE, REDBY, PONEMAH, LITTLE ROCK)

    Apr 12, 2018

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT EXTENDED! DISTRICT ELECTION BOARDS - (RED LAKE, REDBY, PONEMAH, LITTLE ROCK)  THREE (3) MEMBERS o 2 - LITTLE ROCK  1 CLERK  1 RECORDER o 1 - RED LAKE  1 RECORDER  SEVEN (7) ALTERNATES o 2 - PONEMAH o 2 - RED LAKE o 2 - LITTLE ROCK o 1 - REDBY Open: April 10, 2018 Closing: April 17, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m. Primary Function: The Red Lake Tribal Council is seeking individuals interested in serving as a member of the District Election Boards for the upcoming 2018 Election....

  • Head Start Head Cook: for BI-CAP in Bemidj

    Apr 12, 2018

    BI-County Community Action Programs, Inc. has the following position open in Beltrami County: Head Start Head Cook: for BI-CAP in Bemidji. Wage $12.82+/hr DOQ, 40 hrs/wk w/benefits. Minimum job requirements are reading, communication, math and problem solving skills equivalent to High School or GED and two years of related experience, or equivalent. Requires basic computer skills, internet, data entry, and computer files and data bases. Must have or be able to obtain Food Manager's...

  • Early Head Start Family Coach: for BI-CAP Head Start

    Apr 12, 2018

    BI-County Community Action Programs, Inc. has the following position open in Cass County: Early Head Start Family Coach: for BI-CAP Head Start in Backus/Cass County. $13.78+/hr DOQ, 40 hrs/wk w/benefits. 2 or 4 year Early Childhood Education, or Home Visitor or Infant/Toddler CDA strongly preferred but will consider experience in child development and early childhood education. Must be willing to obtain CDA within two years; which BI-CAP may fund. Conducts ongoing interactions in home visits...

  • Early Head Start Classroom Coordinator: for BI-CAP Head Start in Bemidji

    Apr 12, 2018

    BI-County Community Action Programs, Inc. has the following position open in Beltrami County: Early Head Start Classroom Coordinator: for BI-CAP Head Start in Bemidji, $15.94+/hr DOQ, 40 hrs/wk w/benefits. Four-year early childhood degree or related field required, with strong knowledge of early child development. Four years of classroom experience and prior supervisory experience preferred. Provides direct supervision, coordination and support of classroom staff and combination home visitors...

  • TIWAHE COURT COORDINATOR - RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

    Apr 12, 2018

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT TIWAHE COURT COORDINATOR RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS Open: April 10, 2018 – Until Filled. SUMMARY: Responsible for overseeing all Tiwahe activities within the Court; planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring, and improvement of the Tiwahe Project in support of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians organizational mission and goals. Reports to the Executive Administrator, full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND R...

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