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Four protesters can present an unusual “necessity defense” against criminal charges stemming from efforts to shut down two Enbridge Energy oil pipelines, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday. Emily Johnston and Annette Klapstein acknowledge that they turned the emergency shut-off valves on two pipelines on Oct. 11, 2016, in Clearwater County of northwestern Minnesota. It was part of a coordinated action by Climate Direct Action activists to shut down five pipelines that carry tar sands crude from Canada to the Unites States in Min...
Darian Shawn Wakefield June 6, 1977 - Friday, April 20, 2018 Service Information Church of the Blessed Kateri, Minneapolis, MN Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10:00 AM Visitation Information Church of the Blessed Kateri, Minneapolis, MN Tuesday, April 24, 2018 All Night Wake Beginning at 6 Darian Shawn Wakefield, age 40, journeyed to the Spirit World on April 20, 2018. He was born on June 6, 1977 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Lavern Smith and Denise Wakefield. Darian enjoyed singing for his daughter...
RED LAKE - The Annual Fisheries Board Meeting was held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Red Lake Casino Convention Room beginning at 12 noon. Below is a statement from Red Lake Inc. and the Red Lake Fisheries Board: Official Statement from Red Lake Inc. and Fishery Board The voting portion of the Annual Red Lake Fisheries Board Meeting was cancelled on Saturday, April 21st due to the meeting getting out of control. There was a meeting scheduled today, April 23rd, and this meeting will be...
An administrative law judge says Minnesota regulators should approve Enbridge Energy's proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline only if it follows the existing route rather than the company's preferred route. Administrative Law Judge Ann O'Reilly recommended Monday that the Public Utilities Commission choose the existing route, which avoids sensitive areas in the Mississippi River Headwater region where American Indians harvest wild rice and hold treaty rights. The commission...
BEMIDJI—A Red Lake man who the FBI thinks was involved in an armed robbery and shooting in November is back in custody. Derek Jon Paddy, 22, was booked at the Beltrami County Jail at 5:07 p.m. Thursday, the roster shows. He was charged in federal court March 29 with four crimes stemming from two separate incidents: first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling, robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. He was also wanted for Beltrami County warrants for simple robbery and first-degree b...
Minnesota regulators should approve Enbridge Energy’s proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline only if it follows the existing route rather than company’s preferred route, an administrative law judge recommended Monday. The proposal has drawn strong opposition because Enbridge’s preferred route would carry Canadian tar sands crude from Alberta across environmentally sensitive areas in the Mississippi River headwaters region where American Indians harvest wild rice and hold treaty rights. https://www.twincit...
Lobbyists, interns, members of the media and the general public would all be protected from sexual harassment under a proposal poised to be adopted for the Minnesota House Wednesday. In addition, the behavior of House members and employees would not end when they leave the Capitol; the policy would cover them “during any activity that involves legislative business.” https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/23/minnesota-house-sexual-harassment-policy-changes-proposed/...
On April 4, 2018 the Region 2 Arts Council's Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Council awarded two $5,000 Fellowships through their Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) program. The AAI Fellowship is made possible by the generous support of the McKnight Foundation, and aims to assist the region's most talented Native American artists in their work by awarding financial support to fund creative time and/or arts experiences. This award is for Native American artists residing in Minnesota's Beltrami,...
About 450 sex offenders and mentally ill and dangerous Minnesotans could be released from state custody before they are fully treated, lawmakers and the Dayton administration say, so state leaders are rushing through legislation to keep them supervised. “It could be days or weeks” when offenders would be released, Acting Human Services Commissioner Chuck Johnson said Monday, before senators unanimously approved the bill. The House still must take up the measure. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/23/minnesota-senate-sex-offe...
TORONTO — A white rental van plowed through pedestrians on a sidewalk along a busy commercial street here Monday, killing 10, injuring 15 and leaving one of the world’s safest big cities with a path of carnage that spread for nearly a mile. The incident offered the latest grim reminder of how a vehicle could turn into a weapon — in this case, by speeding through a crowd at lunch hour on a sunny day, sending people and mailboxes and baby strollers flying, in what eyewitnesses and Canadian officials described as a deliberate act. https...
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said Monday. Jim McGrath said on Twitter that the 93-year-old Bush is “responding to treatments and appears to be recovering.” He was admitted Sunday morning to Houston Methodist Hospital after an infection spread to his blood, McGrath said. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/24/spokesman-george-hw-bush-hospitalized-with-blood-infection/...
A St. Paul man who admitted to masturbating during his young students’ ostensible acting lessons was sentenced to the maximum jail time allowable under state law Monday. In March, Nicholas Barghini, 31, pleaded guilty in Ramsey County District Court to one count of second-degree criminal-sexual conduct, a felony, and three counts of fifth-degree criminal-sexual conduct, all gross misdemeanors. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/23/masturbating-acting-teacher-gets-max-jail-time/...
LA CROSSE, Wis. — County health departments in western Wisconsin are warning people about recent potential exposure to measles. The La Crosse and Trempealeau county health departments were notified this month that an out-of-state visitor had measles in its contagious stage, the La Crosse Tribune reported . https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/23/western-wisconsin-officials-warn-of-possible-measles-exposure/...
Christina Valtierra isn’t just serving food with her new catering service. She is delivering, with every appetizer and entree, a healthy dose of awareness of Native American culture. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/21/native-american-chefs-caterers-revive-age-old-healthful-foods/...
House Republicans in the state Legislature want to cut Minnesota’s second-tier tax rate as part of their plans to align the state’s tax code with recent federal changes. Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, who chairs the House taxes committee, released a proposal Saturday that he said would simplify state taxes so residents will get the most out of the recent federal tax cut bill. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/22/house-gop-tax-plan-includes-rate-cut/...
BEMIDJI—Wildfire season took off in the Bemidji area Saturday; the fire department responded to three blazes, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources listed Monday's fire danger as "high." According to the Bemidji Fire Department's Facebook page, one of Saturday's three fires "heavily damaged" a garage. The department issued a fire watch for Sunday, warning against open burning due to high winds and low humidity. The Minnesota Incident Command System, which tracks all fire activity in the state, issued a Red Flag Warning for n...
ROCHESTER, MN (April 23, 2018) – The Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 405 announced today plans for a free public celebration and media event on Thursday, May 3 at the Rochester Eagles Club. The purpose of this event is to celebrate 100 years of achievements of LiUNA Local 405 in southeastern Minnesota. This celebration will include a proclamation from Rochester Mayor, Ardell Brede who will proclaim May 3, 2018 as Local 405 Day in the city. Also scheduled to attend the event are several other community stakeholders an...
ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing a warning to landowners: Be cautious when buying and planting seed, especially for conservation plantings. Recently, the MDA has encountered several issues with seed sold in the state. In 2016 and 2017, the highly invasive weed Palmer amaranth was introduced through conservation seed mixes. The department found seed mislabeled with improper information regarding the contents of the mix. Also, seed has been sold with very low germination rates. All of these issues are...
Dr. Dawn L. Martin of Minneapolis has been named a 2018 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for her dedication to promoting childhood immunization in Minnesota. Martin is a board-certified pediatrician who has worked at Hennepin Healthcare (formerly Hennepin County Medical Center) since 1994. In that time, Martin has emerged as a leader and immunization expert. She has worked locally and globally to care for patients with vaccine-preventable diseases. This work has fueled her passion for making sure all children receive recommended...
Pine City, MN – April 11, 2018 – Parkers Prairie-area students are getting free books to take home, as part of a literacy program by Bookshelf Builders Initiative and Minnesota Reading Corps. Each pre-kindergarten student will receive 20 books, while kindergarteners through third graders will each get 8-10 books. What: Free children’s books to be distributed to local students age 3-grade 3. This event is part of the Bookshelf Builders Initiative which will distribute 220,000 books this year to about 15,000 children nationwide. Where: Pine City...
Reminder, tonight the system upgrade will start at Seven Clans Casino, Red Lake. On April 23rd Seven Clans Casino, Red Lake site ONLY, will close down the gaming floor at 11 PM and reopen on April 24th at 8 AM. (The Hotel will still be open). Please be patient as the gaming floor may reopen later than 8 AM on April 24th if any unforeseen circumstances arise. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during the transition period. The changeover will affect red lake on the 24th ONLY....
WASHINGTON – As a threat to tribal sovereignty, the Trump administration is attempting to strip American Indians and Alaska Natives from health care. Politico reported Sunday, the Trump administration says Native Americans might need to get a job if they want to keep their health care. https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/trump-administration-wants-american-indians-to-be-considered-a-race-rather-than-sovereign-nations/...
ATTENTION ELDERS: Food Shelf on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 (For Elders and Handicap Only) 62 years old and up 1 PM to 3 PM - Redby Center (Old Commodity Hall)...
Vacancy Announcement Receptionist - Red Lake Reservation Housing Authority (See flyer)...
Delivery Driver Assistant $12 / hour Part-time Duties include: Loading and Delivery of merchandise to customers, unload freight in warehouse, operate a box truck in a safe and responsible manner, read driving instructions, furniture assembly and repairs, lifting furniture into trucks, homes and warehouses following safe lifting and moving practices, use of dolly carts, fork lift and other equipment to move furniture, flooring and appliances and manage warehouses. Requires: physically fit and...
