Articles from the December 11, 2017 edition
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Red Lake Police Department: Missing Fishermen Update
December 8, 2017- The Red Lake Department of Public Safety is currently working with Bruce's Legacy from Black River Falls, Wisconsin as they continue their search and recovery efforts. The non-profit organization to assist families of drowning victims arrived on Tuesday evening and started work Wednesday morning and will be...
Warriors take 5th place in NCTC Holiday Tournament with 74-57 win over Grygla/Goodridge
Warriors take 5th place in NCTC Holiday Tournament with 74-57 win over Grygla/Goodridge Red Lake is now 2-3 on the year Fertile-Beltrami 36 vs. B/G-MR 27 took 3rd Place. Cass Lake Panthers won the championship with their 79-48 victory over Stephen-Argyle. Red Lake won this tournament 4 of the last 5 years with Cass Lake winning...
PUBLIC SAFETY NOTIFICATION: Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding communities
The Leech Lake Tribal Police Department and other area law enforcement agencies have recently encountered several medically distressed individuals suspected of ingesting and overdosing on heroin. Of the multiple suspected overdoses, one death has been reported, and others have survived after intervention from law enforcement and...
Gloria Jean Ybarra
Gloria Jean Ybarra February 7, 1945 - December 5, 2017 Miishi-bizhiwikwe "Lion Lady" Gloria Ybarra, 72, of Red Lake, MN died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Sanford Fargo Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm, on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the St. Antipas Episcopal Church in Redby, MN....
JoLeen Marie Paul-Wilson
JoLeen Marie Paul-Wilson June 24, 1974 ~ December 6, 2017 (age 43) JoLeen Marie Paul-Wilson, 43, of Cass Lake, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in her home. She was born on June 24, 1974 in Cass Lake to Lois White and Melvin Burnette. Joleen was a blackjack dealer for Leech Lake Gaming and was a former dealer at...
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Elder's receive Christmas Presents
The Red Lake Community provided Christmas presents to elders living in the Elder Complex in the Red Lake Hospital Compound last week....
Bemidji Pioneer: Redby shooting suspect spotted in 2 Bemidji trailer parks
REDBY—Recently released search warrants revealed additional details of a shooting that triggered a multi-county manhunt last week. In a Dec. 1 post to Twitter, the FBI issued a release asking for help apprehending Derek Jon Paddy, 21, of Red Lake. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4370882-redby-shooting-suspect-spotted-2-bemidji-trailer-parks...
Round Dance Fundraiser held at Little Rock Center
LITTLEROCK COMMUNITY -A Round Dance Fundraiser was held at the Little Rock Center on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The event was to raise funds for the Darren "Scruff" Cook Sr. 4th Year Memorial Singing Contest. No payouts or honorariums were offered, but a lot of singers were there in support of this event, and everyone was...
Groundbreaking Held for Palace Casino Replacement
More than one hundred Band members, employees and various officials gathered at the future site of the new Palace Casino and Hotel in Cass Lake, MN for a groundbreaking ceremony. Those in attendance included: the Leech Lake Tribal Council, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Chairman Charlie Vig, Gaming Director Mike Auger and...
Red Lake Girls have no trouble with Walker-Hackensack-Akley in 67-40 win in Red Lake - P3
RED LAKE - On Thursday evening, December 7, 2017, the Red Lake Lady Warriors played host to the Walker-Hackensack-Akley Wolves, taking a 5-0 lead and never looking back. At the half Red Lake led 39-23, adding 28 more points in the second half and holding the Wolves to just 17. Alexis Desjarlait led all scorers with a solid 33...
Red Lake Girls have no trouble with Walker-Hackensack-Akley in 67-40 win in Red Lake - Set 2 - P3
RED LAKE - On Thursday evening, December 7, 2017, the Red Lake Lady Warriors played host to the Walker-Hackensack-Akley Wolves, taking a 5-0 lead and never looking back. At the half Red Lake led 39-23, adding 28 more points in the second half and holding the Wolves to just 17. Alexis Desjarlait led all scorers with a solid 33...
Red Lake High School Band presents "Sounds of the Season" Concert - P3
RED LAKE - On Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017, the Red Lake High School Band, directed by Julie Aas, performed their first concert of the year, "Sounds of the Season." This hour long concert began with the Beginner's Band who performed Sousa's Cadets and Angels on Parade. The Concert Band then joined them with Clash of...
Red Lake High School Band presents "Sounds of the Season" Concert - Set 2 - P3
RED LAKE - On Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017, the Red Lake High School Band, directed by Julie Aas, performed their first concert of the year, "Sounds of the Season." This hour long concert began with the Beginner's Band who performed Sousa's Cadets and Angels on Parade. The Concert Band then joined them with Clash of...
Red Lake Warriors lose home opener to Blackduck 77-68 - P10
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes on Friday, December 1, 2017, with the Drakes striking first and never losing their lead. Although the Warriors kept pace throughout the game, they couldn't pull it together enough to overcome Blackduck's defense and overtake them. The Warriors trailed 41-32 at the...
Red Lake Warriors lose home opener to Blackduck 77-68 - Set 2 - P10
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Blackduck Drakes on Friday, December 1, 2017, with the Drakes striking first and never losing their lead. Although the Warriors kept pace throughout the game, they couldn't pull it together enough to overcome Blackduck's defense and overtake them. The Warriors trailed 41-32 at the...
Red Lake Lady Warriors open season with 79-33 win over Blackduck - P13
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors opened their 2017-18 season at home on Thursday, November 30, 2017, having no trouble with Blackduck, 79-33. The Lady Warriors led 49-19 at the half, adding 30 more points in the second half to start the season 1-0. Alexis Desjarlait led Red Lake with 30 points, 19 coming in the first half,...
Red Lake Lady Warriors open season with 79-33 win over Blackduck - Set 2 - P13
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors opened their 2017-18 season at home on Thursday, November 30, 2017, having no trouble with Blackduck, 79-33. The Lady Warriors led 49-19 at the half, adding 30 more points in the second half to start the season 1-0. Alexis Desjarlait led Red Lake with 30 points, 19 coming in the first half,...
CULTURAL COORDINATOR - (MARS Medication Assisted Recovery Services) - CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CULTURAL COORDINATOR (MARS Medication Assisted Recovery Services) CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS Open: December 8, 2017 Closing: December 22, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Primary Function: The Medication Assisted Recovery Services (MARS) Cultural Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of honoring Native American culture...
The Most Mind-Blowing Aspects of Al Franken's Demise
Al Franken resigned (sort of) from the U.S. Senate today. His shocking demise came about as a result of accusations against him, about which I have written extensively and of which, despite having no affinity for Franken, I am more suspect than ever, especially after his emotional speech on the Senate floor. There are so many significant and mind-blowing aspects of Franken’s...
StrongHearts Native Helpline provides support to Native survivors of domestic violence
First-of-its-kind national helpline provides support to Native survivors of domestic violence in tribal communities across the United States AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 8, 2017) – In its first eight months of operations, the StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-7NATIVE) has taken calls from Native Americans affected by domestic violence representing 53 tribal nations across 38...
Rock County Receives EPA Excellence Award
St. Paul, MN: The Rock County, Minnesota Land Management Office was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for excellence in implementing Minnesota’s innovative Agricultural Best Management Practices (AgBMP) Loan Program. In the 20-year history of the program, the county has provided 377 loans worth nearly $8 million for AgBMPs using Clean...
Navajo Nation Under Heightened Police Patrol
WINDOW ROCK – The Navajo Police Department extends our heartfelt support and condolences to those that have been impacted by the tragedy at Aztec High School Thursday. Our resources, personnel and efforts will be used to supplement the efforts of our brother and sister agencies of the Aztec Police Department, the San Juan County Sheriff’s office, the New Mexico State...
Vikings' Case Keenum looking ahead after 8-game win streak ends in Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Case Keenum was battered but undeterred. The Vikings quarterback was sacked a season-high six times, threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in a 31-24 loss to Carolina on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. So what was Keenum thinking after Minnesota’s eight-game winning streak was snapped? http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/10/vikings...
After loss, Vikings insist 'the ship's not sinking'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After having their eight-game winning streak snapped Sunday, the Vikings appropriately enough turned to maritime references. The Vikings (10-3) could have clinched the NFC North and taken another step toward securing homefield advantage in the playoffs. They did neither after losing 31-24 to Carolina at Bank of America Stadium. http://www...
With Franken out, Minnesota politics could get wild next year
Get ready, Minnesota. We’re gonna be lavished with attention. And maybe lathered with negative campaigning. Thursday’s announcement by Sen. Al Franken that he’ll resign from office following allegations of sexual misconduct has made us the focus of the national political-industrial complex in advance of the November 2018 elections. http://www.twincitie...
