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More than 50 Native American students will receive degrees from Bemidji State University at its 99th Commencement ceremony on May 4, the most in a single year in the school’s nearly 100-year history. As of April 20, 2018, the university’s American Indian Resource Center has confirmed 51 American Indian students have qualified to receive their degrees, and are awaiting completion of paperwork that could eventually drive that number as high as 53. BSU’s previous record for the number of American Indian undergraduate degree recipients in a singl...
Heidi Pauline Huewe June 1, 1981 ~ April 22, 2018 (age 36) The Red Lake Hospital was sent this statement in a letter: Dear Red Lake Hospital, It is with a sad heart that I pass on the news that the pharmacy department has lost a dear friend and colleague. Heidi Huewe was a member of our pharmacy family from 2012 to 2017. She was a dedicated pharmacy technician who truly loved serving this community. Heidi was an inspiration to everyone she met, with her positive attitude and motivation to keep f...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton is announcing $700,000 in grants to tackle opioid abuse and new guidelines for doctors prescribing the narcotic painkillers. Thursday’s announcement was the latest in a multi-pronged effort to tackle what public health officials in Minnesota and nationwide have deemed a crisis. State data shows opioid overdose deaths increased by more than 600 percent between 2000 and 2016. The grants will go to eight rural clinics and hospitals Minnesota. New data shows many rural counties receive more painkiller pre...
Safer schools, better protections for vulnerable adults, reining in a flood of opioid prescriptions — these were all big priorities for the Minnesota Legislature when it convened in February. So what do noxious weed inspectors, licensing for hair braiders and regulating solar energy have to do with the state’s most pressing needs? https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/26/mn-senate-debates-voluminous-budget-bill-that-includes-little-spending/...
The Vikings on Thursday night selected Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes with the No. 30 pick in the NFL draft. The Vikings entered the draft needing help on the offensive line, but general manager Rick Spielman had said there was no certainty they would take a lineman. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/26/vikings-select-central-florida-cb-mike-hughes-with-no-30-pick-in-nfl-draft/...
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A series of explosions and fires rocked the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior Thursday, sending a black plume of acrid smoke across the city, forcing massive evacuations and sending several people to local hospitals. Essentia Health and St. Luke’s hospital officials said a combined 11 refinery victims were confirmed treated in Duluth and Superior facilities, one with a “serious blast injury.” https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/26/superior-refinery-explosion-huskey-energy-oil/...
SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Jong Un on Friday became the first North Korean leader to set foot in South Korean-controlled territory, starting a historic summit meeting with the South’s president that will test Kim’s willingness to bargain away his nuclear weapons. Kim’s decision to cross into the world’s most heavily armed border zones, a prospect that seemed unthinkable just a few months ago, was broadcast live in South Korea, where all eyes and ears are focused on the intentions of the North’s 34-year-old leader. https://www....
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — After decades of whispers, lawsuits, investigations and close calls — and a multitude of women who lost hope anyone would ever believe their word against that of America’s Dad — Bill Cosby could be headed to prison at age 80 for the remainder of his life. The comedian was convicted Thursday of drugging and molesting Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia mansion 14 years ago in a verdict women’s advocates called a turning point in the #MeToo movement that proved what Cosby’s accusers had been saying all along — tha...
OLIVIA, Minn. — The owners of a south-central Minnesota home destroyed by fire in January have now been charged in connection with that fire. Jeffrey George Ackerson Jr., 34, of Bird Island is facing felony charges of arson, insurance fraud and cruelty to animals, while his wife, Sheena Marie Ackerson, 36, has been charged with one felony count of aiding and abetting insurance fraud. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/25/3040805/...
Despite concerns about how student information might be used, the St. Paul school board has signed on to a data-driven project that aims to identify and help at-risk students before they turn to crime. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s office has been leading the effort for about four years. The school board Tuesday joined the county commission in agreeing to form a joint powers board. The city council is expected to act next month, and the Northeast Metro Intermediate School District is another potential partner. https://w...
St. Paul’s Officer of the Year chooses to work in the busiest part of the city on the most hectic shift, and embraces a “guardian mind-set,” Police Chief Todd Axtell said Thursday. He gave the 2017 honor to Lou Ferraro, an East Side patrol officer. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/26/st-paul-names-officer-of-the-year-who-embraces-guardian-mind-set-detective-of-the-year-who-connects-with-victims/...
WASHINGTON — Mike Pompeo took over as America’s top diplomat Thursday after being confirmed by the Senate and sworn in across the street minutes later. The new secretary of state immediately dashed off to Europe in an energetic start befitting the high-stakes issues awaiting him from Iran to North Korea. The hard-charging former CIA director was confirmed on a 57-42 vote — one of the slimmest margins for the job in recent history. Every past nominee to get a roll call vote since at least the Carter administration received 85 or more yes votes...
A woman who advocates for sexual abuse victims is accusing a Minnesota legislator of touching her inappropriately and against her wishes, St. Paul police said. The woman went to St. Paul police headquarters on Friday accompanied by a sexual assault victim advocate, to file a report. She said she believed she had been sexually assaulted, according to Sgt. Mike Ernster, a St. Paul police spokesman. The woman was interviewed by the department’s family and sexual violence unit. https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/26/mn-gop-legisl...
BEMIDJI—With the goal of expanding business capabilities, the Bemidji Regional Airport Authority and Greater Bemidji Economic Development are creating a new group for community members to provide ideas and thoughts on local aviation. The inaugural meeting of the Bemidji Regional Airport Affairs Council is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the airport. The purpose of the council, officials said, is to foster communications between the airport authority and the aviation community as well as to educate the community on aviation i...
CLOQUET, Minn. — Three people face charges after a disturbance at an anti-pipeline encampment on the Fond du Lac Reservation led to a scuffle with police on Tuesday night, April 24. Authorities said neighbors reported "louder than normal" activity at Camp Makwa, north of Cloquet, shortly after 7 p.m. Officers arriving on scene reportedly found an assault victim and encountered several combative protesters. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4437503-3-charged-incident-protest-camp-near-cloquet...
BLACKDUCK - The Red Lake Warriors Baseball Team held their home opener in Blackduck on Thursday, April 26, 2018, playing one game that counted as two because of the shortened season. It was Blackduck's second and third win of the season, as they beat Walker-Hackensack-Akley 13-4 on Tuesday. They are now 0-2 on the season and will travel to Kelliher on May 1st for a double-header, host Nevis on May 3rd for a double-header and travel to Laporte on May 4th....
Visiting St. Mary's Mission during Lunch Break on Tuesday, April 26, 2018...
Red Lake Early Learning at the Early Childhood Center - Field Trips and other Activities...
Red Lake Early Learning at the Early Childhood Center - Field Trips and other Activities...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Girls Softball Team will be taking to the fields in May where they are scheduled to travel to Cass Lake on May 1st. That could also change to an earlier start. An updated schedule will probably be released soon and all games will probably be double-headers. The schedule has been modified because of the long winter. It is unsure when they will host their first game in Red Lake at this point. On May 1st they are scheduled to play in Cass Lake and on May 8th at Blackduck....
Maple Sugar Candy Making When: May 3rd 2018 - 5:00pm Where: Adawewigamig (Old College) Limited to 25 people Call 679-1466 to reserve a spot Sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive...
Albuquerque, N.M. – Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs John Tahsuda delivered remarks at Interior Days during the 2018 Annual Tribal Self-Governance Consultation Conference, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Tribal Self-Governance, held at the Albuquerque Convention Center. This year’s conference registration peaked around 900 attendees. Secretary Zinke welcomed conference attendees via videoconference: “For Tribal Nations across America, the road to prosperity is paved with the sto...
St. Paul, MN: Spring is here and many Minnesotans will be thinking about their lawns, trees and gardens. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) urges the safe use of pesticides and fertilizers in your yards and gardens by following all label directions. Pesticide and fertilizer labels specify how to use products safely and effectively. In Minnesota, it is unlawful to apply products without following label instructions. The label is the law. If you hire a professional lawn care provider,...
Mt. Shasta and Mammoth Lakes, Calif. – Trout Fishing Season will open this Saturday, April 28th across California, and anglers have good reason to expect tight lines. Their stream-side success will be thanks, in part, to the work of California Trout. A non-profit restoration, research and advocacy organization, CalTrout runs projects throughout the state that support native salmon, steelhead and trout populations. Two current efforts that are helping trout populations are a conservation, recreation, and cultural resource protection program o...
The next wave of teacher activism begins on Thursday, as tens of thousands of educators in both Arizona and Colorado walk out of their classrooms and head to the state capitols. In Arizona, 78 percent of the 57,000 school employees who cast ballots across the state voted to go on strike. They are asking for $1 billion in school funding, which would include a 20 percent pay raise for teachers. http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/teacherbeat/2018/04/teacher_walkouts_arizona_colorado.html?cmp=eml-enl-tu-news2&M=58464630&U=2050105...
