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  • Leech Lake Band Members approve new Palace Casino project by referendum vote

    May 18, 2017

    Cass Lake, MN- Leech Lake Band Members took to the polls yesterday to decide whether the tribe should move forward with a new casino construction project to replace the existing Palace Casino & Hotel in Cass Lake, MN. The referendum question passed with a resounding "Yes". Approximately 78% of the votes cast were in favor of moving forward with the replacement project. Voters had the option of returning a paper ballot by mail or voting yesterday at one the election precincts located throughout t...

  • Warrior Challenge Basketball Tournament held in Red Lake - P4

    Chris Jourdain|May 18, 2017

    The Warrior Challenge Basketball Tournament was held in Red Lake on Saturday, May 13, 2017....

  • Bemidji Pioneer: Hometown heroes: Community members honored for bus crash response

    May 18, 2017

    BEMIDJI -- When Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jim Hess received news of a school bus crash the morning of May 3, he knew he needed to go to the scene. As Hess arrived at the intersection of Irvine Avenue and U.S. Highway 71 and found Bemidji School District Bus No. 25 on its side in a ditch, the severity of the situation sunk in. But the district head also noticed something encouraging. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4268867-hometown-heroes-community-members-honored-bus-crash-response...

  • Bemidji Pioneer: A 'turnaround' for the arts: Citizen Cope visits Red Lake Middle School

    May 18, 2017

    RED LAKE -- Nearly 200 Red Lake Middle School students froze in place Wednesday, pantomiming high-fives, Elvis impersonations and arcing basketball shots in the hallway outside the school’s main office. Principal Mark Bensen led singer-songwriter Citizen Cope through the tableau as “Bullet and a Target,” one of Cope’s early 2000’s acoustic offerings, warbled from the principal’s cellphone. The school’s “mannequin challenge” and Cope’s appearance were both there for the same reason: Minnesota’s “Turnaround Arts” program, which uses state...

  • Lady Warriors improving, but drop two games to Blackduck in double-header - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors are improving, but drop two games to Blackduck in double-header on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Red Lake....

  • Leading at the top of the seventh inning, Warriors give up 12 runs to lose to Laporte - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    On Friday, May 12, 2017 the Red Lake Warriors hosted Laporte in regular season play. Red Lake was leading 11-7 at the top of the seventh inning hoping for their first win, but a big rally by Laporte and 12 runs, changed everything. Red Lake will travel to Pine River on Monday, May 15, 2017 and Cass Lake on May 23rd....

  • Warriors in last stretch of season, lose to undefeated Walker-Hackensack-Akley - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    The Red Lake Warriors in their last stretch of this season, lose to undefeated Walker-Hackensack-Akley in Red Lake....

  • 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicks off in Red Lake - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    RED LAKE - The 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicked off in Red Lake on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Red Lake High School. Presentations and workshops began about 9 AM on Wednesday morning and would run until 3 PM each day. Some topics included cultural identity, self-esteem, complacency and being self-driven and motivation and inspiration. A walk against meth and heroin took place at 3:30 PM, followed by entertainment at 6 PM, which included a fashion show, comedy and a hypnotist....

  • 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicks off in Red Lake - Set 2 - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    RED LAKE - The 12th Annual Youth Leadership Conference kicked off in Red Lake on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Red Lake High School. Presentations and workshops began about 9 AM on Wednesday morning and would run until 3 PM each day. Some topics included cultural identity, self-esteem, complacency and being self-driven and motivation and inspiration. A walk against meth and heroin took place at 3:30 PM, followed by entertainment at 6 PM, which included a fashion show, comedy and a hypnotist....

  • Lady Warriors win two games in home double-header against Cass Lake - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Cass Lake Panthers on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, winning both games in the double-header. Red Lake Junior Varsity lost their first game and won their second. The Lady Warriors will host Blackduck on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in another double-header....

  • Nevis Tigers take down Lady Warriors in Red Lake - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    Nevis Tigers take down Lady Warriors in Red Lake on Monday, May 8, 2017. Red Lake's Junior Varsity wins their game, however....

  • 2017 Red Lake High School Prom - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    The 2017 Red Lake High School Prom was held at the new cafeteria at Red Lake High School on Saturday, May 6th....

  • 2017 Red Lake High School Prom - Set 2 - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    The 2017 Red Lake High School Prom was held at the new cafeteria of the Red Lake High School on Saturday, May 6th....

  • 7th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Gathering held in Red Lake - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    RED LAKE - Over 400 elders gathered on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Seven Clans Casino Event Center, all to take part in Day One of Red Lake's 7th Annual Elder's Gathering. Breakfast and registration began at 8 AM, followed by Opening Ceremonies of the Red Lake Nation Honor Guard, Red Lake Royalty, Honor Songs by the drum group Eyabay and the Welcome and Opening Remarks by Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki, Sr. The event, open to Red Lake Elders 55 and over, was designed to be both...

  • Red Lake Chairman Darrell G. Seki, Sr. presents State of the Band Address - P34

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    On Friday, March 31, 2017, Red Lake Chairman Darrell G. Seki, Sr. presented the State of the Band Address to a packed Red Lake Casino Convention Center. The following is a transcript and notes on his presentation. State of the Band Address Darrell G. Seki, Sr., Chairman, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Testimony by Chairman Seki in Washington DC The United States and its agencies have a trust responsibility to the Red Lake Nation, which must be honored regardless of political dispute over budg...

  • Red Lake stumbles in 93-46 loss to Minneapolis North in opening round of Class A State Tournament - P39

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    Class 1A Boys Quarterfinals Minneapolis North 83, Red Lake 46: Defending MSHSL Class A champion #1 Minneapolis North Community (30-2) advances to the state semifinals with a 93-46 win over Red Lake (25-5) on Thursday at Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. The Polars, competing in the state tournament for the 21st time in program history, are seeking a seventh state title. They'll face the #5 Springfield / #4 Nevis winner in the semifinals on Friday at noon at Target...

  • Red Lake Warriors win 4th Consecutive Section 8A Championship with 71-60 win over Stephen-Argyle - P43

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    Section 8A Championship – Red Lake 71 vs. Stephen-Argyle 60 The Red Lake Warriors overcame a 33-29 halftime to defeat the Stephen-Argyle Storm and win their fourth consecutive Section 8A championship. The Warriors outscored the Storm 42-27 in the second half thanks in large part to a 16-3 run that Red Lake put together. Kendall Whitefeather came off the Red Lake bench to lead all scorers in the game with 23 points. Rob McClain added 16 points as the Warriors picked up their eleventh win in t...

  • Lady Warriors hit slump in 71-41 loss to Cromwell-Wright - P43

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - #3 Cromwell-Wright (26-4) converted 13 three-pointers to snap Red Lake's (24-3) 15-game winning streak 71-41 in the Class A quarterfinals at Mariucci Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Cromwell-Wright made 9-of-16 three-pointers before the break and defended the arc well, holding the Warriors to 0-7 three-point shooting to mount a 46-15 lead at the half. The Cardinals were led by Chelsea Swatek with 23 points and nine rebounds as she delivered 4-9 from...

  • Red Lake Warriors 4-Peat East Sub-Section 8A Championship with 80-63 win over Cass Lake - P45

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    Section 8A East Championship – #2 Cass Lake/Bena 63 vs. #1 Red Lake 80 The Red Lake Warriors and Cass Lake-Bena Panthers met for the fourth time this season when the two teams played for the East Sub-Section 8A Championship Tuesday night in Thief River Falls. Of the the four meetings this season, Tuesday's game was by far the closest but ended with the same result as the Warriors held off the Panthers to claim the Sub-Section title. With the game tied at 57-57 with 7:10 remaining in the game, t...

  • Lady Warriors win first ever Sub-Section 8A Championship with dominating 86-54 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick - P50

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 18, 2017

    Section 8A East Championship – #1 Red Lake 86 vs. #3 Clearbrook Gonvick 54 The top seeded Red Lake Warriors made history on Tuesday night by making it to their first ever Section Championship game with the win over Clearbrook-Gonvick. The Lady Warriors jumped out to a 10-0 lead and held the Bears scoreless until 14:06 remained in the first half. The Bears were able to get to within one point at 14-13 but that's as close as they would get for the rest of the evening. The Warriors would e...

  • AGRI Program supports 16 Minnesota companies at global tradeshows

    May 18, 2017

    St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) New Markets Program will host 16 Minnesota-based food and beverage companies at three major industry tradeshows in Chicago, May 20-25. The AGRI New Markets Program supports development of small- to medium-sized food and beverage companies by providing marketing and logistical support, and sharing booth costs in Minnesota Pavilions at national tradeshows. The 16 companies will participate in Minnesota Pavilions at the National R...

  • Students Feel Safer at School; Fewer Incidents Reported, Federal Data Show

    May 18, 2017

    A decades-long decline in reports of violent and non-violent student incidents continued in U.S. public schools, federal data released Tuesday show. And rates of students who report feeling unsafe at school have also declined. In 2015, there were 33 victimizations per 1,000 students ages 12 to 18 at school, according to the report, Indicators of School Crime and Safety 2016. That's a decline from 181 victimizations per 1,000 students in 1992, an 82 percent drop, the report says. http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/rulesforengagem...

  • Osage artist brings "art therapy" to Artesian Arts Festival

    Patrick Cravatt, Chickasaw Nation Media Relations|May 18, 2017

    Wendy Ponca believes all art is therapy. Whether it be paint, fiber or jewelry, she believes art is therapeutic for the artist as well as the art consumer. "Art can make you a much happier person," Ponca said. "That's why I chose to study art therapy. I noticed that Native Americans respond much better to art therapy, rather than talk therapy. A lot of times people don't want to discuss the issues in their lives. I am not sure why. Maybe it's just part of our culture, or maybe we don't trust the...

  • It's Time To Impeach Donald Trump, Democrat Says On The House Floor

    May 18, 2017

    WASHINGTON ― Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) called for impeaching President Donald Trump from the House floor on Wednesday. “I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to call for the impeachment of the president of the United States of America for obstruction of justice,” Green began in a sermon-like speech. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/al-green-impeach-donald-trump_us_591c4751e4b0a7458fa47e13?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009...

  • SECURITY GUARD - Seven Clans Casinos – Thief River Falls

    May 18, 2017

    **EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING** SECURITY GUARD RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos – Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: May 17, 2017 CLOSES: May 24, 2017 POSITION OBJECTIVES: Under the general supervision of the Security Manager/Supervisor is responsible for assigned shift: 12am-8am to protect the assets for Seven Clans Casinos. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists with conducting investigations involving employees and customers. • Responsible to oversee the prote...

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