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Articles from the May 11, 2011 edition


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  • Women's Health Expo held in Red Lake

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 11, 2011

    A Women's Health Expo was held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Seven Clans Casino and Event Center in Red Lake. Themed "Umbaa wiindeookodaada gii mino aya yaan" - "Help us to be healthy" the event kicked off at 9 a.m. and went to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public, the event featured guest speakers with hot topics for women's health, exhibits with several women's health topics, local vendors (Avon, Pampered Chef, etc.), dance lessons and lots of useful information. All participants received a...

  • 16-year-old dies after pursuit and crash

    May 11, 2011

    At approximately 4:45 a.m. Saturday, May 7, a Beltrami County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a car in Bemidji and arrested the driver, Kevin Lee Green, 21, of Boy River, Minn., for drunk driving. The deputy observed the passenger to be passed out in the right front seat of the vehicle. As the deputy was dealing with Green outside of the vehicle, Morris Isaac Beaulieu Jr., 16, slid behind the wheel of the vehicle. The deputy and responding Bemidji Police officers gave verbal commands to the Beaulieu to get out of the vehicle. Ignoring the commands o...

  • Blackduck enters week ranked No. 1 in Class A baseball

    Pat Miller, Bemidji Pioneer|May 11, 2011

    The Blackduck baseball team enters this week ranked No. 1 in the state Class A poll as the Drakes own a 13-1 record following last week’s split against Nevis. Blackduck resumed its schedule Monday against Lake of the Woods and Thursday it will face Cass Lake-Bena at Bemidji State University. The week will conclude Friday at home against Red Lake. After nipping Kelliher-Northome 7-6 last Monday behind the four-hit performances of Trey Volk and Cody Bergquist, Blackduck split with Nevis on T...

  • Honor the Youth Pow Wow 2011 - Part 3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 11, 2011

    Honor the Youth Pow Wow 2011, Friday night session on April 29th....

  • Honor the Youth Pow Wow 2011 - Part 4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 11, 2011

    Honor the Youth Pow Wow 2011, Friday night session on April 29th....

  • Youth Leadership Conference Awards Banquet - Part 2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 11, 2011

    The Red Lake Youth Leadership Conference Awards Conference was held on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at the Red Lake Casino and Events Center. Note: More photographs will be displayed at a later time in the photograph section....

  • Youth Leadership Conference Awards Banquet - Part 3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 11, 2011

    The Red Lake Youth Leadership Conference Awards Conference was held on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at the Red Lake Casino and Events Center. Note: More photographs will be displayed at a later time in the photograph section....

  • Red Lake High School Prom 2011 - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 11, 2011

    The Red Lake High School Prom 2011 was held on Saturday, April 30th at the Red Lake Casino and Event Center in Red Lake. Editor's note: All photographs taken are not available at this time, but will be in the near future. These that are on there now, may be rotated with others until all are available. You can also view the entire collection on Facebook....

  • Red Lake School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent

    May 11, 2011

    The Search The Red Lake Public School District’s School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of superintendent. The search is due to the retirement of Brent Gish, who has served as superintendent for the past four years. About the School District The Red Lake Public School District is located in northern Minnesota on the Red Lake Nation. The approximately 1,258 square-mile school district serves students from the Red Lake Nation communities of Little Rock, Ponemah, Redby, a...

  • Thank You from the Andrea Buckanaga Family

    May 11, 2011

    The Andrea Buckanaga Family would like to extend their appreciation and would like to thank everyone who helped the family out during this difficult time. A big Chi-Megwetch to the Tribal Council and Chairman for the donations, flowers and kind words. You have helped our family in so many ways we wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your kindness and generosity. Sincerely, Paula Little-Mother Isaiah Whitefeather-Son Anna Whitefeather-Daughter Timothy Whitefeather-Son Noah Whitefeather-Son Adam Whitefeather-Son...

  • Sargent brothers receive Lumberjack Awards

    Pat Miller, Bemidji Pioneer|May 11, 2011
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    Convincing people to attend an awards ceremony but not letting them know that they will be among those under the honored guests can be a difficult task. And accomplishing that feat with a set of brothers seems almost impossible. Bemidji High School officials, however, were able to complete that task Monday when Jerry and Frank Sargent attended the high school Hall of Fame and athletic awards banquet. Frank was coaxed into coming because Steve Johnson, a friend and former school board member,...

  • Red Lake High School Summer Academy Opportunities

    May 11, 2011

    Literary Circles with Ms. Affield Students will review literary elements such as tone theme and character development while increasing reading comprehension through the practice of reading strategies. The final project will be a student choice of a variety of options (TBD). Possible options include; interview with a community elder culminating in an essay with visual display, essay comparing current “life on the reservation” to a previous decade, literary weaving, story quilt, etc. (.5 credit in Eng. Equivalent to 9th,10th or 11th grade ) “Un...

  • HAE Educational Program

    You and family members with HAE are cordially invited to an Educational Program on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Registration: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM • Dinner & Program: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Seven Clans Casino Hotel & Event Center • Boardroom • 10200 Highway 89 • Red Lake, MN 56671 Register by May 12, 2011, to reserve your space! Space is limited. This interactive program for patients and family members with HAE offers the opportunity to: • Enrich your knowledge about HAE and CINRYZE® (C1 esterase i...

  • Red Lake High School Rube Goldberg 2nd period Fall 2010

    May 11, 2011

    Red Lake High School Rube Goldberg 2nd period Fall 2010...

  • Ojibwe Book Event

    Ojibwe Book Event Reading, Lecture & Signing Friday, May 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM Bemidji State American Indian Center Awesiinyensag: Dibaajimowinan Ji-gikinoo’amaageng and Ezhichigeyang: Ojibwe Word List Two great books. Twelve contributors. Come hear about what’s happening to revitalize the Ojibwe language. Entertaining and inspiring stories from from some of the best Ojibwe speakers in the area. The first 20 attendees receive a free copy of Ezhichigeyang. For more information, contact 218...

  • National Police Week

    May 11, 2011

    WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will hold a memorial ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, to honor the first Native American, post-Prohibition era, ATF investigator killed in the line of duty. The name of William Louis Pappan, a member of the Kaw Nation, who was killed 75 years ago, will be unveiled at the ATF Headquarters Memorial Wall in Washington. ATF’s unveiling ceremony is in conjunction with National Police Week activities and will include a presentation of colors, a wreath laying ceremony, taps a...

  • Protect Our Manoomin to Rally at Minnesota's Governor's Fishing Opener

    May 11, 2011

    Protect Our Manoomin will be hosting a rally at the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Zorbaz on Lake Pokegama, Zorbaz is located 5 miles south of Grand Rapids on Highway 169 at about 6:45 a.m. (Gathering Time.) Governor Dayton is expected to drop his hook at 7:45 a.m. Protect Our Manoomin is hosting this rally as part of our continued efforts to create awareness of the wild rice sulfate standard. Current legislation that will negatively impact is expected to pass. Therefore, it is imperative that Governor Dayton...

  • Region 2 Arts Council Seeking Board Members

    May 11, 2011

    Region 2 Arts Council is currently seeking Board members from Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen Counties to fill a two-year term vacancy beginning July 1, 2011. Applications are due by May 20th, 2011. Those who feel that the visual, performing and literary arts are an important contribution to the quality of life in Minnesota are encouraged to consider serving on the board of Region 2 Arts Council. The board is responsible for planning, setting policy and reviewing and awarding grants. It meets seven times per year in Bemidji on the third Monday...

  • May 11, 2011

    WASHINGTON - Sen. Al Franken began a hearing on mobile privacy with Apple and Google by calling the companies "brilliant." At its conclusion, however, he sounded unconvinced the two tech giants are taking customer privacy seriously enough....

  • May 11, 2011

    Hours after key wholesalers began cutting off supplies of major cigarette brands to Indian retailers, a state judge Tuesday temporarily halted the state's ability to collect taxes on those cigarettes....

  • May 11, 2011

    A state court issued a temporary restraining order this afternoon preventing the state Department of Taxation and Finance from collecting cigarette excise taxes from local tribes, including the Cayuga Indian Nation, a day after a federal appeals said the state could collect those taxes....

  • May 11, 2011

    MANHATTAN (CN) - New York can charge tax when Indian tribes sell cigarettes to non-tribe members on their reservations, the 2nd Circuit ruled. A federal judge for New York's Northern District had granted the Oneida an injunction against the state's comprehensive new regulations, but four other tribes lost their bid for the same relief in New York's Western District....

  • Heat killed 3 in sweat lodge

    May 11, 2011

    CAMP VERDE - A doctor who reviewed autopsy reports and medical records of participants in an Arizona sweat lodge testified Tuesday that he's 99 percent certain three people died of heat-related illnesses. Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/05/11/20110511sweat-lodge-case-doctor-reports.html#ixzz1M31F1alU...

  • May 11, 2011

    HARBOR SPRINGS -- Petitions to recall the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians tribal chairman and vice tribal chairman were filed Sunday....

  • May 11, 2011

    American Indian communities are often offered up as the gold standard of dysfunction in America. With our high rates of entrenched poverty, we top the lists of addiction, suicide and other social ills. It’s platitude that, frankly, gets tiring to hear....

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