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Articles from the May 3, 2021 edition


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  • A message from the Red Lake Tribal Council - Friday, April 30, 2021 – COVID-19 Update

    May 3, 2021

    Friday, April 30, 2021 – COVID-19 Update Red Lake Nation: Active cases: 5* *2 in Red Lake *2 in Redby *1 in Ponemah *0 in Little Rock Total cases: 475 Total Recovered: 470 Deaths: 10 Beltrami County: Active cases: 68 Total cases: 3,820 Total Recovered: 3,752 Deaths: 58 (Note: Red Lake is also included in this # as well) COVID TESTING: The Red Lake Hospital continues to perform regular COVID testing at the drive-thru building by the hospital. If you have questions about how to get tested for C...

  • Arson to Vehicle Resulted in Explosion on Red Lake Nation, Family Displaced and Wants Safety

    Darren Thompson|May 3, 2021

    RED LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION -A house fire on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, in northern Minnesota, during the early morning hours of Friday, April 30 resulted from an explosion to a vehicle that was set on fire and the family is left displaced. Eight people were sleeping in the home, including a pregnant woman and four children, when someone inside heard a car alarm going off. Everyone safely escaped the fire, but the perpetrators are at-large and considered a danger to the tribal community....

  • Indian Affairs Begins Disbursement of $900 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Tribes Across Indian Country

    May 3, 2021

    WASHINGTON – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland announced today that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has begun disbursing $900 million to federally recognized tribes under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. ARP was signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, and the funds will aid tribes as they address the COVID-19 pandemic and its damaging impacts on Indian Country. Today’s announcement follows the Bureau of Indian Education’s recent announcement of its disbursement plan. “The American Rescue Plan’s fu...

  • Minnesota bets big on State Fairgrounds in push to inoculate hard-hit communities

    May 3, 2021

    It was the text message that Michael Elder, a stay-at-home father of five, had been waiting months for - and it had the potential to save his life. A shot of the COVID-19 vaccine was available for him. All he needed to do was get to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights. Before dawn on Wednesday, Elder woke and readied his children, ages 1 to 13, for school and day care before loading his backpack with water and asthma medication for his journey to the vaccine site. And then, as the...

  • Operation Safety Net's crowd-control chemical weapons pose a mystery for medical researchers

    May 3, 2021

    Despite mounting criticism about the use of tear gas and other crowd-control agents, law enforcement agencies have resisted disclosing exactly what they're spraying on protesters. During recent protests in Brooklyn Center over then-officer Kimberly Potter's killing of Daunte Wright, some demonstrators and police exchanged bricks and fireworks for rubber bullets and tear gas. Residents of nearby apartment complexes were trapped in the crossfire. In response, the Brooklyn Center City Council...

  • Some GOP governors are refusing to temporarily house unaccompanied migrant children

    May 3, 2021

    FORT WORTH, Texas – The federal foster care system was unprepared to house the record nearly 19,000 unaccompanied children who came to the United States in March, so the Biden administration asked some states to temporarily house them. GOP governors in Iowa, Nebraska, South Carolina, South Dakota and Wyoming said no. The governors claim that unaccompanied children would displace those already in state foster care or limit states' ability to make new placements. "Nebraska is declining their r...

  • Twins get their Target Field mojo back, crush Royals 13-4

    May 3, 2021

    Luis Arraez's three-game mini-slump ended with a couple of hits Sunday, and Josh Donaldson had two extra-base hits for the first time as a Twin. Jose Berrios got his strikeout pitch back, and Andrelton Simmons went deep for the first time all season. But of all the finally-what-a-relief performances turned in during the Twins' 13-4 victory over the Royals, the biggest one may have been related to the city-block-sized plot of land they were playing on. Yep, Target Field feels like home again....

  • Seven injured in three St. Paul shootings; 'It sounded like a war zone'

    May 3, 2021

    At least seven people were injured in three separate shootings Saturday night and early Sunday morning in St. Paul, where police said more than 150 bullets struck cars, homes and an elementary school. City leaders condemned the violent incidents, which included a shootout between two groups and a house party that erupted in gunfire. None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, police said. "We will not rest until we find everyone responsible for pulling these triggers," Police Chief Todd Axtell said at a news conference Sunday...

  • Police fatally shoot gunman who killed 2 at Wisconsin casino

    May 3, 2021

    MADISON, Wis. - Tribal leaders in northeastern Wisconsin were in shock Sunday hours after a gunman opened fire at their casino complex, killing two people and wounding another in what witnesses described as a hailstorm of bullets. Brown County Sheriff's Lt. Kevin Pawlak said the shooting at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay on Saturday night didn't appear to be a random attack. "He was targeting a specific victim who was not there, but he decided to still shoot some of the victim's friends or...

  • 'Every ounce' mattered: How Minnesota saved eighth seat in U.S. House

    May 3, 2021

    XP Lee hadn't thought much about the census before attending a 2018 meeting on the nationwide population count for his job with the city of Brooklyn Park. But he sat up when state officials said Minnesota came within 15,000 people of losing one of its eight seats in Congress a decade ago and things were looking even tighter now. He figured there were thousands of people undercounted in his own Hmong community. https://www.startribune.com/every-ounce-mattered-how-minnesota-sav...

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Walk held on Friday in Red Lake

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 3, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - After a prayer and drum songs, the walk started at the Red Lake Bys & Girls Club where the group walked towards the Red Lake Nation Government Center and Red Lake Nation College, ending back at the area where they started. Healing songs were sung along the way, and a light meal was provided when the walk was completed. The group walked to come together to take a stand against sexual violence and support of survivors. For more information on Sexual Assault Awareness Month visit...

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Walk held on Friday in Red Lake - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 3, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - After a prayer and drum songs, the walk started at the Red Lake Bys & Girls Club where the group walked towards the Red Lake Nation Government Center and Red Lake Nation College, ending back at the area where they started. Healing songs were sung along the way, and a light meal was provided when the walk was completed. The group walked to come together to take a stand against sexual violence and support of survivors. For more information on Sexual Assault Awareness Month visit...

  • Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School overcomes unique challenges during pandemic

    May 3, 2021

    May 1-BENA - While other school districts have faced a marathon of obstacles during the pandemic, Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School Director Dan McKeon said his school has endured an ultramarathon. The pandemic has brought several hurdles, inequalities and new challenges to light for the small school deep in the heart of Leech Lake. Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Counselor Jay Malchow compared the feat to building an airplane. The school brought students back into a hybrid model at the end of March, after a full...

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield settles antitrust lawsuit for $2.7B; members can file claims

    May 3, 2021

    FARGO - The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and its affiliated companies have agreed to a $2.67 billion settlement in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the health insurer engaged in anti-competitive practices that hurt consumers. The association and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota reject the claims in the lawsuit, but agreed to the settlement, which calls for some operating changes and payment to members of the class. "Settling now is the right action at the right time because it...

  • DEED Awarded $19.5 Million Grant to Keep Ill, Injured Workers in the Workforce

    May 3, 2021

    ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) was awarded a Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network (RETAIN) Phase II grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) this week. Minnesota was one of five states to receive such a grant. The four-year $19,518,509 grant through DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Programs (ODEP) will fund MN RETAIN, which helps employees stay at or return to work more rapidly when an injury or illness impacts their ability to work. Its goal is to help keep 3...

  • THANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY AND STAFF MEMBERS WHO MADE THE FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS

    May 3, 2021

    THE FUND RAISER FOR KATO STATELY AND ANTHONY SIGANA WAS HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 30TH AT THE RED LAKE TRADING POST! THANK YOU COMMUNITY FOR HELPING RAISE OVER $1,600!! THE TRADING POST $100 GIFT CARD WINNERS ARE JEAN REDEAGLE AND TOMI ROY!! THANK YOU TO THE MANY STAFF MEMBERS WHO MADE THIS A SUCCESS....

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors Softball Team loses to Kelliher-Northome 18-3 - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 3, 2021

    RED LAKE MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors Softball Team lost to Kelliher-Northome 18-3 at home in their second game of the season. On Tuesday, Red Lake lost to the Drakes 14-2 in Blackduck. The Lady Warriors are now 0-2 on the season and will host Pine River on May 3rd, travel to Cass Lake on May 4th and travel to Walker-Hackensack-Akley on May 7th. The Mustangs are now 2-1 on the season. SCHEDULE: https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2021/04/27/sports/revised-red-lake-warr...

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors Softball Team loses to Kelliher-Northome 18-3 - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 3, 2021

    RED LAKE MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors Softball Team lost to Kelliher-Northome 18-3 at home in their second game of the season. On Tuesday, Red Lake lost to the Drakes 14-2 in Blackduck. The Lady Warriors are now 0-2 on the season and will host Pine River on May 3rd, travel to Cass Lake on May 4th and travel to Walker-Hackensack-Akley on May 7th. The Mustangs are now 2-1 on the season. SCHEDULE: https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2021/04/27/sports/revised-red-lake-warr...

  • KID'S MEALS $4.39 AT YOUR RED LAKE SUBWAY: APRIL HOTSTUFF PIZZA SPECIAL

    May 3, 2021

    APRIL HOTSTUFF PIZZA SPECIAL SINGLE TOPPING PERSONAL PIZZA $3.29. 679-2000 PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR LARGE ORDERS!! KID'S MEALS $4.39 AT YOUR RED LAKE SUBWAY! SUBWAY HOURS 9 AM TO 9 PM MONDAY THRU SATRUDAY, SUNDAY 9 AM TO 7 PM. EBT APPROVED...

  • Minn. Dept. of Ag Receives Federal Funding to Bring Innovative Conservation Practices to Irrigated Land

    May 3, 2021

    St. Paul, MN: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and project partners $3.5 million to implement conservation measures on irrigated lands. The money is being awarded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and will fund a 5-year project that is focused on 20 counties across the state of Minnesota. “We are grateful for this funding from NRCS,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “Irrigation is critica...

  • 2021 Red Lake High School Prom - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 3, 2021

    5 Red Lake High School Prom King - Arron Chaboyea Queen - LaTayla Pemberton...

  • 2021 Red Lake High School Prom - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 3, 2021

    5 Red Lake High School Prom King - Arron Chaboyea Queen - LaTayla Pemberton...

  • Warriors split double-header with Laporte - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 3, 2021

    The Red Lake Warriors opened their baseball season on Thursday, April 22, 2021, hosting Laporte for a double-header. Three other games scheduled earlier season had to be postponed due to the weather conditions and will likely be made up sometime later in the season. Laporte won the first game, while Red Lake took the second. The Warriors have a very young team this year with no juniors or seniors on their roster. Red Lake is now 1-1 on the season and is schedule to travel to Lake of the Woods...

  • Warriors split double-header with Laporte - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 3, 2021

    The Red Lake Warriors opened their baseball season on Thursday, April 22, 2021, hosting Laporte for a double-header. Three other games scheduled earlier season had to be postponed due to the weather conditions and will likely be made up sometime later in the season. Laporte won the first game, while Red Lake took the second. The Warriors have a very young team this year with no juniors or seniors on their roster. Red Lake is now 1-1 on the season and is schedule to travel to Lake of the Woods...

  • Shooting at Oneida Casino in Green Bay Results in 3 Deaths, Including Shooter

    May 3, 2021

    GREEN BAY, Wisc. - A shooting at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, that is connected to the Oneida Casino, Saturday evening resulted in the killing of three people including the gunman and one person injured according to the Brown County Sheriff's Office. The Brown County Sheriff's Office said law enforcement officials killed the shooter, but it's unclear to what law enforcement official. The Radisson Hotel and Conference Center and Oneida Casino are owned and operated by the Oneida...

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