Articles from the April 12, 2023 edition
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Herbert Benedict Smith, Jr.
Herbert Benedict Smith, Jr. April 22, 1961 ~ April 7, 2023 (age 61) Herbert Benedict Smith, Jr., "Aa nii mii kiig BenEzii" age 61, of the Martin Clan and Cass Lake, MN, unexpectedly journeyed to the spirit world on Friday, April 7, 2023, from IHS in Cass Lake. He was born in Red Lake, MN, on April 22, 1961, the son of Delores...
William "Bill" Jackson
William "Bill" Jackson November 9, 1952 - April 8, 2023 William "Bill" Jackson, age 70, of White Earth, MN, died on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Funeral Services will be held at the White Earth Community Center on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin Thursday, April 13th at 4:00...
Joseph Daniel Jackson
Joseph Daniel Jackson April 4, 1973 ~ April 5, 2023 (age 50) Joseph "Dbl J" Daniel Jackson, age 50, "Ma jii juu ann" of Walker, MN, journeyed to the spirit world from the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN on April 5, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1973, in Cass Lake, MN, the son of Fred Kenneth Jackson Jr. and Ruby Lowry....
Southern Minnesota pork plant likely to close, laying off 1,000
A pork processing plant in southern Minnesota is poised to shut down and permanently lay off more than 1,000 people if a new owner for the Windom operation can't soon be found. The move reflects challenging economic conditions for portions of the pork industry. HyLife Foods filed notice with the state this week that its efforts...
Manhattan DA sues Jim Jordan over Trump indictment inquiry
NEW YORK - Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued Rep. Jim Jordan on Tuesday, an extraordinary move as he seeks to halt a House Judiciary Committee inquiry that the prosecutor contends is a ''transparent campaign to intimidate and attack'' him over his indictment of former President Donald Trump. Bragg, a Democrat, is...
An online meme group is at the center of uproar over leaked military secrets
SAN FRANCISCO - An online community of a few thousand subscribers that followed a YouTube celebrity named wow_mao had for years occupied a small, very male-centric corner of the internet. It was hosted on Discord, a social media app, where young people who were fans of wow_mao swapped humorous digital images and told edgy,...
Woman pleads guilty to fatally shooting another woman last summer on Nicollet Mall
A 23-year-old woman has admitted to fatally shooting another woman last summer during a confrontation on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Perishea L. Young, 23, of West St. Paul, pleaded guilty in Hennepin County District Court last week to second-degree intentional murder in connection with the shooting late in the afternoon on Aug. 10 at 9th Street and Nicollet Mall of...
Charges: Custodian's tip led to St. Olaf student's alleged plan for 'mass casualty event'
Police confiscated from a St. Olaf College student's dorm room numerous ammunition magazines, knives and a host of other items that officials believe were part of "a mass casualty event" on campus, according to charges and other documents filed Monday. Waylon S. Kurts, 20, was charged in Rice County District Court with...
As Minneapolis officials discussed homeless camp strategies, camp residents feared closure
While the Minneapolis City Council prepared to hear a report Tuesday about the city's response to homeless encampments, occupants of a sprawling camp in the East Phillips neighborhood of south Minneapolis began packing after getting verbal warnings of imminent closure. For 28-year-old Ivy Elliott and her partner, Julio Cerenio,...
Biden in Belfast will see peace marred by political crisis
BELFAST, Northern Ireland - American grit was essential to getting Northern Ireland's warring sides to make peace 25 years ago with the Good Friday Agreement. President Joe Biden arrived in Belfast Tuesday evening to celebrate that anniversary, but few expect him to resolve a new political crisis that has rattled the peace deal...
New report outlines steps for University of Minnesota to repair its relationship with tribes
The University of Minnesota should take action to atone for nearly two centuries of abuses that continue to harm Indigenous people, researchers argue in a new report released this week. The report from the TRUTH Project is thought to be the first to examine the university's history primarily from the perspectives of Indigenous...
University of Minnesota Commited Genocide Against Native Peoples, New Report Shows
For seven generations, the University of Minnesota has profited off of Indigenous land and perpetrated genocide against its original inhabitants, according to a landmark report published today by a Native-led research group. Now, the state's 11 federally recognized tribes are asking the university for land back, representation...
University of Minnesota Morris women's golf team heading to Florida for NCAA Division III National Championship
Justine Day, a Red Lake Band member, is a University of Minnesota Morris women's golf team member and will be heading to Florida in May of this year for the NCAA Division III National Championship. This story appeared in the University of Minnesota Morris Website last year. Minnesota Morris Captures UMAC Women's Golf Crown A...
Phoenix Suns Host Last ORIGINATIV Night of Season to Sold Out Crowd
PHOENIX - As the Phoenix Suns' 2022-2023 regular season comes to a close, the teams' showcase of Native culture has made its mark on the professional sports world. On April 4, the team hosted its 10th and final ORIGINATIV night of the season during a game against the San Antonio Spurs, its 65th consecutive sold-out game to a...
Emerging Indigenous leaders celebrated
LAS VEGAS — The Native American 40 Under 40 ceremony brought numerous Indigenous leaders in their fields to celebrate their accomplishments at the Reservation Economic Summit in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The award is given to 40 emerging American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian leaders who have “demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication and made significant...
2023 Red Lake Baseball Schedule
2023 Red Lake Baseball Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 4-11-23 Blackduck Away 4:30 4-17-23 Bagley Home 4:30 4-24-23 Lake of the Woods Away 4:30 5-1-23 Laporte Away 4:30 5-4-23 Kelliher/Northome Home 4:30 5-8-23 Nevis Home 4:30 5-11-23 Walker Away 4:30 5-15-23 Pine River Home 4:30 5-18-23 Cass Lake BSU TBA Red Lake Softball...
2023 Red Lake Girls Softball Schedule
Red Lake Softball Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 4-11-23 Blackduck Home 4:30 4-17-23 Bagley Away 4:30 4-24-23 Lake of the Woods Home 4:30 5-1-23 Laporte Home 4:30 5-4-23 Kelliher/Northome Away 4:30 5-8-23 Nevis Away 4:30 5-11-23 Walker Home 4:30 5-15-23 Pine River Away 4:30 5-18-23 Cass Lake BSU TBA 2023 Red Lake Baseball...
Warrior Challenge Basketball Tournament held over the weekend in Red Lake - P7
Warrior Challenge Basketball Tournament held over the weekend in Red Lake Champions Plainzmen 2nd place Warpath 3rd place Sota Boys Warrior Challenge Champions, Plainzmen! They came back from down 38-42 in the championship game. Led by Jr. Gunville, 21 points, who didn't miss many shots, including winning the 3-point contest!...
Red Lake High School students visit two schools in South Dakota to learn more about peer leadership - P11
Eighteen students and three chaperones are currently in South Dakota today and tomorrow to learn more about peer leadership by interacting with other peer leaders under the direction of Tim McGowan. Mr. McGowan runs Networks of Support which helps schools and students improve school climate and culture through relationship...
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Warriors upset in last second 3-pointer by Pelican Rapids in Red Lake, 64-63 - P25
The Red Lake Warriors, seated #8 in 8AA, were upset in Red Lake on Thursday, March 9, 2023 with a last second 3-point shot by Pelican Rapids, seated #9, ending their season for 2023. Red Lake led 37-33 in the first half. Pelican Rapids will now advance to play Thief River Falls (#1) on March 11, 2023, Charlie Larson led the...
A message from the Red Lake Fire Center
For any open burning, a burn permit must be obtained (excluding ceremonial use). Stop in at the Fire Center or fill out a permit online. https://www.redlakednr.org/fire/burning-permit/ Debris burning checklist: - Watch the weather (RH & winds) - An adult in attendance at all times......
Custodian I - Red Lake Schools #38
Employment Opportunity Internal and External Posting: 04/11/2023 – 04/21/2023 Position Description: Custodian I Supervisor: Custodian III or designee Bargaining Group: Minnesota School Employees Association Terms: 12 month contract Position Overview: To ensure cleanliness, safety and security of buildings and mechanical...
Forest Service Grants $325,000 for Restoration Projects in Minnesota
Minnesota- (April 11, 2023) – The USDA Forest Service is investing $325,000 to support 4 local restoration projects on nonfederal lands in Minnesota. The funding is provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) under an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This year’s grantees are working locally to support healthy forests in Minnesota....
Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Protect the Stability and Sustainability of Colorado River Basin
BOULDER CITY, Nev. — To address the continued potential for low run-off conditions and unprecedented water shortages in the Colorado River Basin, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) today released a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to potentially revise the current interim operating guidelines for the near-term...
Superior National Forest Hiring Students & Recent Graduates
Duluth, MN, April 11, 2023-Don't miss a chance to work in one of the top 10 national forests in the Nation! The Superior National Forest is hiring students and recent graduates for career opportunities in natural resources, social sciences, botany, and ecology. Positions will open in USAJOBS.GOV on April 10 and close on April...
