Articles from the May 8, 2012 edition
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Kenneth William “Boy” Rainey Jr.
Kenneth William “Boy” Rainey Jr., 61, of Red Lake, MN died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Red Lake Hospital. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Red Lake. A wake will begin 1:00 p.m., Wed. May 9, 2012 at Red Lake Community Cemetery. Interment will be in St. Mary’s...
Red Lake Nation Receives $750,000 in Funds for Youth, Community Projects
Prior Lake, MN – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community announced today a community development grant in the amount of $750,000 to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa for youth projects. Specifically, the grant will fund a skateboard park, basketball court, and amenities at the Ponemah Community Center. The Red Lake Band, also...
King indicted for the armed robbery of a Bemidji convenience store
MINNEAPOLIS—A federal indictment unsealed late yesterday charges a 21-year-old man with the December 30, 2011, armed robbery of Newby’s Market in Bemidji. The indictment, which was filed on April 3, 2012, charges Jason Lee King, no known address, with one count of interference with commerce by robbery, pursuant to the Hobbs Act; one count of using, carrying, and brandishing...
Red Lake Embassy Open House held on May 3, 2012 - P3
Red Lake Embassy Open House held on May 3, 2012 - P3...
Red Lake Embassy Open House held on May 3, 2012 - P4
Red Lake Embassy Open House held on May 3, 2012 - P4...
Ponemah Boys & Girls Club Grand Opening held on Monday, April 30, 2012 - P9
On Monday, April 30, 2012, the new Ponemah Boys and Girls Club held grand opening ceremonies at their new facility in Ponemah. About 300 were in attendance at the event, which featured tours of the new facility, honor songs by the P-Town Boyz, speakers Floyd Jourdain Jr., Red Lake Tribal Chairman and Ponemah Representatives...
Ponemah Boys & Girls Club Grand Opening held on Monday, April 30, 2012 - P10
On Monday, April 30, 2012, the new Ponemah Boys and Girls Club held grand opening ceremonies at their new facility in Ponemah. About 300 were in attendance at the event, which featured tours of the new facility, honor songs by the P-Town Boyz, speakers Floyd Jourdain Jr., Red Lake Tribal Chairman and Ponemah Representatives...
2012 Project Grow News
Red Lake DNR/Project Grow has been awarded funding for gardens from the Red Lake Tribal Council! Every year, gardeners are anxious to plant their garden. Frost dates for Red Lake are: last spring frost- May 25th, and first fall frost -September 23rd. The best time to plant your garden is around Memorial Day. The soil needs to...
May Day Parade, other events, kick off Indian Month in Minneapolis - P7
On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, the May Day Parade and other events, took place in Minneapolis. It was a kick-off for Indian Month that saw hundreds of participants, and included Tribal, State and City Leaders from Minnesota....
May Day Parade, other events, kick off Indian Month in Minneapolis - P8
On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, the May Day Parade and other events, took place in Minneapolis. It was a kick-off for Indian Month that saw hundreds of participants, and included Tribal, State and City Leaders from Minnesota....
Annual Child Abuse Prevention Walk held in Red Lake - P11
On Monday, April 30, 2012, Red Lake Family & Children Services held their annual Child Abuse Prevention Walk. The kids colored their own shirts and the theme this year was "My House of Wishes and Dreams." The kids were very creative and fun to be with!...
Annual Child Abuse Prevention Walk held in Red Lake - P12
On Monday, April 30, 2012, Red Lake Family & Children Services held their annual Child Abuse Prevention Walk. The kids colored their own shirts and the theme this year was "My House of Wishes and Dreams." The kids were very creative and fun to be with!...
NEW ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTIONS
ST. PAUL – Commissioner Tom Roy has appointed John King, a 30-year veteran of the Department of Corrections (DOC), as the new Assistant Commissioner of the Facility Services Division. “John is an exceptional leader who has held a variety of jobs with the DOC,” said Roy. “He is an excellent mentor with sharp knowledge of...
New report shows HIV/AIDS cases dropped slightly in 2011
A total of 292 new HIV cases were reported in the state in 2011 compared with 331 cases in 2010, representing a 12 percent decline, according to a new report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). However, health officials cautioned that certain population groups have seen increases. “While the overall drop in cases is encouraging, it’s concerning that we continue...
Legislature considers nearly $500 million bonding bill
ST. PAUL — Minnesota colleges, roads, bridges, sewers and even the state Capitol building could get state money under a public works bill the House approved Monday and the Senate debated late....
Fishing Opener- WATER SAFETY REMINDER
With the opening of fishing quickly approaching, Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind fishermen, boaters and water recreation enthusiasts to pay attention and use common sense when boating and using the waterways in northern Minnesota. * Most deaths among boaters are caused by falls overboard and capsizing. In a small boat, resist the urge to stand up. If...
Red Lake Preschool Screening - May 8-11, 2012
Red Lake Preschool Screening Who to bring to Preschool Screening: • Children ages 3 ½ to 5 who have not been screened. • Preschool Screenings is a REQUIREMENT for enrollment into Head Start. Where: Red Lake Early Childhood Center: Kindergarten Center When: May 8th to May 11th, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Call Heather Forseen at 679-3329 ext. 1412 with questions. ...
Jump in food need has schools looking for ways to help
ST. PAUL, Minn. — New data from the Minnesota Department of Education show a growing number of students rely on the federally funded National School Lunch Program. The numbers have school officials looking for ways to ensure that children are well-fed and able to learn — even outside school hours....
Warrior Grill Weekly Specials for Week of May 7th- 11th
Warrior Grill Weekly Specials for Week of May 7th- 11th Monday......................... Beef Liver Lunch A 4oz portion of liver fried with onions and served with ff's and side veggie...........$5.95 Tuesday..........................Pork fritter sand Deep fried and served on a toasted parm bun. Comes with o-rings and...
THE 24 SEVEN - May 8, 2012
THE 24 SEVEN - May 8, 2012 Will: There's only 'I' in Obama President Barack Obama's campaign kickoff event in Columbus, Oh... http://takeaction.wta001.com/wta/link.php?M=17702784&N=30719&L=15097&F=T ----------------------------------------------------------------- NYT reveals its own bias in latest attack on Fox The New York Times' former reputation as the nation's...
Red Lake Girls Softball Action with Walker-Hackensack-Akley
Red Lake Girls Softball Action with Walker-Hackensack-Akley...
Red Lake Girls Softball Action with Walker-Hackensack-Akley - P2
Red Lake Girls Softball Action with Walker-Hackensack-Akley - P2...
Public Forum for All Candidates for Upcoming Red Lake Elections
Public Forum for All Candidates for Upcoming Red Lake Elections - Thursday, May 10, 2012 Red Lake Humanities Center - 6 PM All Candidates Welcome Public Invited Sponsored by Red Lake Community...
Appeals court nixes order for VA mental health care overhaul, says lawmakers must fix problems
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal appeals court on Monday reversed its demand that the Veterans Affairs Department dramatically overhaul its mental health care system....
An Ojibwe view of the Elizabeth Warren flap
Suddenly many Americans wonders what it means that Elizabeth Warren, who is vying for Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown's U.S. Senate seat, has identified herself as having Cherokee and Delaware Indian heritage....