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Articles from the May 31, 2019 edition


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  • Russell and Margaret K. Porter

    May 31, 2019

    Russell K Porter was born December 12, 1926 to Ida Clark and Wayne Porter in White Earth, MN. He would later join the United States Navy Margaret K Kingbird (Mindimooye) of the Eagle Clan was born March 1, 1946 to Mary Mosher and Allen Kingbird, Sr. in Ponemah, MN. She would later go on to teach language and culture at various schools. Russell and Margaret met in 1967 and began their life together. Two years later they were married on September 9, 1969 in Minneapolis, MN. Together they raised...

  • Donald Eugene Iceman Sr.

    May 31, 2019

    Donald Eugene Iceman Sr. Aug. 10, 1938 - May 26, 2019 Donald Eugene Iceman, Sr., "Di bizh goo gong" which means "He Who Catches Fish", 80, of the Kingfisher Clan and Red Lake Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Sunday, May 26th 2019 from the Jourdain Perpich Nursing Home in Red Lake, MN. He was born in Red Lake, MN on August 10th, 1938 to Mary Black and Joseph Iceman. Donald was an outdoorsman. He loved to trap, fish and set nets. Donald was always joking around with everyone....

  • Trump announces new Mexican tariffs in response to migrants

    May 31, 2019

    WASHINGTON - In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the U.S. border. He said the percentage will gradually increase - up to 25% - "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied." http://www.startribune.com/trump-hitting-me...

  • Christina Marie (Rock) Schwanke

    May 31, 2019

    Christina Marie (Rock) Schwanke April 29, 1940 ~ May 26, 2019 (age 79) Christina “Tina” (Rock) Schwanke age 79 of Ponsford, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019 surrounded by her family in her home in Monticello, MN. Christina was born on April 29, 1940 to Elizabeth (Rock) Bellanger and Joseph Adams, in White Earth, MN. Tina grew up and attended school in Ponsford where she was raised by her Grandmother Nancy LaRose. She graduated from Park Rapids High School and from there she mov...

  • Minneapolis considers limiting landlords' ability to screen tenants

    May 31, 2019

    Minneapolis City Council members are drafting a new ordinance that would limit how landlords use criminal, credit and eviction history to screen prospective tenants. As city officials search for ways out of the affordable housing crisis, they are taking aim at a long-running point of contention in the housing debate: the tenant screening process. Housing advocates say the process does not give a full picture of an individual's ability to be a good tenant. http://www.startribu...

  • New evidence suggests census citizenship question crafted to help white Republicans

    May 31, 2019

    WASHINGTON – Just weeks before the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether the Trump administration can add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, new evidence emerged Thursday suggesting the question was crafted specifically to give an electoral advantage to white Republicans. The evidence was found in the files of the prominent Republican redistricting strategist Thomas Hofeller, who died in August. It reveals that Hofeller "played a significant role in orchestrating the addition o...

  • Skipper of cruiser that sank Budapest tour boat arrested

    May 31, 2019

    BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian police detained the captain of a cruise ship that collided with and sank a sightseeing boat packed with South Korean tourists, as rescue crews geared up to raise the vessel from the bottom of the Danube River in the heart of Budapest while scouring the waters for 21 people still missing. Seven people are confirmed dead and seven have been rescued, all of them South Koreans, Hungarian officials said. Hungary's state TV reported that all those rescued have been released from the hospital except one who is being t...

  • Walz signs 'compromise' education budget; educators say it doesn't go far enough

    May 31, 2019

    Gov. Tim Walz signed a $20 billion school spending measure into law Thursday as preschool students, school board members, a principal and a superintendent looked on. School administrators who gathered at Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul described the new law as a relief - but not a cause for celebration. http://www.startribune.com/walz-signs-compromise-education-budget-educators-say-it-doesn-t-go-far-enough/510642552/...

  • Brown takes his talents to Leech Lake: Cass Lake-Bena grad eyes a career in sports

    May 31, 2019

    CASS LAKE—Jared Brown has been playing basketball since he was five years old, and he's set to take his game—and his studies—to the next level. The 18-year-old all-conference guard is set to be one of 70-75 students who'll graduate Friday from Cass Lake-Bena High School. Brown, a Red Lake Nation member, plans to complete his generals at Leech Lake Tribal College, where he'll also play basketball, and, after that, he plans to head to a four-year school to earn a degree in sports management. https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news...

  • Detours begin June 3 for Highway 71 construction in Park Rapids

    May 31, 2019

    BEMIDJI, Minn. – Motorists will experience lane closures, detours and delays as construction begins in Park Rapids beginning June 3. MnDOT crews will be constructing a roundabout on Highway 71 at the intersection with Hubbard County Roads 15 and 53 in Park Rapids. The project also includes pedestrian accessibility improvements on Highway 71, from County Road 15 to Eighth Street. The project will be completed in three phases. • Phase 1: Motorists will experience an intersection closure at 11t...

  • MDA Helps Ag Professionals Prepare for Tough Conversations

    May 31, 2019

    St. Paul, MN: Stressful times in agriculture can trigger bad news and difficult conversations. In response, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering Navigating Conflict & Tough Conversations in Agriculture, a workshop designed to help agriculture professionals navigate potentially contentious situations. “Farmers are having a tough time right now,” Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said. “There’s a lot on the line, and we recognize that lenders, agency staff, clergy, educators, veterinarians, agricultural advisors, and bus...

  • Public urged to provide feedback on strategies to reduce emissions from cars, trucks and buses

    May 31, 2019

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the departments of Commerce and Agriculture, the Environmental Quality Board, and the McKnight Foundation, has launched the Pathways to Decarbonizing Transportation project to explore potential strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars, trucks and buses in Minnesota. The Next Generation Energy Act calls for a 30 percent reduction by 2025 and an 80 percent reduction by 2050 of greenhouse gas emissions f...

  • Teens, young adults visit ER more than others for heat-related illnesses, new data review finds

    May 31, 2019

    A new look at data from Minnesota and Wisconsin found that teens and adults 15 to 34 years old in both states are the most likely to visit the emergency department for heat-related illness. This finding was somewhat surprising. The majority of public health alerts during heat waves focus on the very young and the very old since they are at higher risk for death and longer hospitalizations. However this work highlights that teens and younger adults, particularly those involved in athletics or...

  • RLHS 2019 Graduates walk at Red Lake Government Center and other places - P2

    May 31, 2019

    The RLHS 2019 Graduates walked through the Red Lake Government Center and other buildings on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Red Lake High School Graduation will take place on Saturday, June 1`, 2019 at 1 PM....

  • Local Graduations from last week - P5

    May 31, 2019

    Local Graduations from last week - Week ending May 25, 2019...

  • Local Graduations from last week - Set II - P5

    May 31, 2019

    Local Graduations from last week - Week ending May 25, 2019...

  • Red Lake High School Warriors Honor Banquet - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 31, 2019

    The Red Lake High School Warriors Honor Banquet was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the RLHS Cafeteria starting at 5:30 PM....

  • Lady Warriors lose in 5 innings to Blackduck 21-4 - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 31, 2019

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors lost in 5 innings to Blackduck 21-4 in Red Lake on Monday, May 13, 2019. The Junior Varsity also dropped their game. Part of the problem could have been they were released from class at 10:30 that morning for an 11 AM game, which would have only gave them about 10 to 15 minutes to get their uniforms on, get to the field, and start playing. They didn't have much time to warm up. The loss gave Red Lake a 3-3 record on the season. Red Lake's Lady Warriors will play Pine...

  • Lady Warriors lose to Walker-Hackensack-Akley 17-6 in Red Lake - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 31, 2019

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors lost to Walker-Hackensack-Akley 17-6 in Red Lake on Friday, May 17, 2019, putting them at 3-2 on the season. They will host Blackduck on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11 AM. The Lady Drakes are 8-3 on the season, The girls won't play again until May 16, 2019 at BSU....

  • Red Lake Warrior Baseball Team Wins First Game of Season 6-5 over Cass Lake in 8 Innings - P19

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 31, 2019

    On Monday, May 6, 2019, the Red Lake Warrior Baseball Team won its first game of the season 6-5 over the Cass Lake Panthers in 8 Innings. They will play their last home game on Tuesday, May 7 before road games in Kelliher on May 9th, Nevis on May 10th, Pine River on May 13th and BSU on May 16, 2019. Some photographs taken by CeAngela Pemberton and Hilary Jones....

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors overwhelm Stephen-Argyle Storm 74-59 in Section 8A Championship - P62

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 31, 2019

    From KKCQ Radio: 8A Section Championship – #1 Red Lake 74 vs. #1 Stephen Argyle 59 The Red Lake Warriors took a 3-0 lead five seconds into the game and never looked back as they are headed to the State Tournament for the second time in three years. Gerika Kingbird got the opening tap and got fouled scoring on a layup just five seconds into the game to get the Warriors off and rolling. Kingbird made the free throw to finish the three-point play and Red Lake led 3-0. The Storm would take a 4-3 l...

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors overwhelm Stephen-Argyle Storm 74-59 in Section 8A Championship - P64

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 31, 2019

    From KKCQ Radio: 8A Section Championship – #1 Red Lake 74 vs. #1 Stephen Argyle 59 The Red Lake Warriors took a 3-0 lead five seconds into the game and never looked back as they are headed to the State Tournament for the second time in three years. Gerika Kingbird got the opening tap and got fouled scoring on a layup just five seconds into the game to get the Warriors off and rolling. Kingbird made the free throw to finish the three-point play and Red Lake led 3-0. The Storm would take a 4-3 l...

  • Congratulations Red Lake High School Graduates, Class of 2019

    May 31, 2019

    Congratulations Red Lake High School Graduates, Class of 2019 Have a safe and enjoyable weekend Graduation Ceremonies begin at 1 PM on Saturday, June 1, 2019...

  • EDlection 2020: Comparing K-12 Plans on Teacher Pay, Pre-K and More From Democratic Frontrunners Biden & Sanders

    May 31, 2019

    Former Vice President Joe Biden, the frontrunner among the two dozen Democratic presidential candidates, released his K-12 education plan Tuesday evening. His proposal, like that of his closest competitor, Sen. Bernie Sanders, is robust and addresses a variety of issues including teacher pay, special education and school infrastructure. Biden released the plan ahead of an event in Houston with the American Federation of Teachers. https://www.the74million.org/article/edlection...

  • 4 school employees suspended after test scores invalidated

    May 31, 2019

    PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky superintendent says he has suspended four employees at an eastern Kentucky elementary school following an investigation of standardized test scores that led to 2017 results being invalidated. WYMT-TV reports Floyd County Superintendent Danny Adkins said in a statement on Tuesday that he suspended the Betsy Layne Elementary School employees with pay and that they would not be rehired by the district. He did not name the employees. https://www.chron.com/news/education/article/4-school-employ...

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