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  • Margaret "Magi" Louise Parkhurst

    Aug 8, 2018

    Margaret "Magi" Louise Parkhurst July 22, 1951 - August 6, 2018 Margaret "Magi" Louise Parkhurst, 67, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on August 6, 2018 from cancer. Margaret was born in Park Rapids on July 22, 1951, the daughter of Frances Strong (Bagley) and Raymond E. Keep. She married Murphy N. Parkhurst, Jr. on December 10, 1973, they were married 42 years until Murphy passed in 2015. Margaret worked in the administrative field for Native American Non-Profit Organizations in Minneapolis for...

  • Della Mae Shepherd Bernard

    Aug 8, 2018

    Della Mae Shepherd Bernard October 28, 1944 - Monday, August 6, 2018 Service Information The Community Center-Old Agency Village, SD Friday, August 10, 2018 3:30 P.M. Della Mae Shepherd Bernard, "Tioyake Waste Wi" (Keeping a good house woman), age 73, of Sisseton, South Dakota Journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, August 6th, 2018. She was born on October 28, 1944 in Sisseton, South Dakota the daughter of Ole and Victoria (Barker) Shepherd. Della loved reading, the out of doors, watching Law...

  • Night of community-police partnerships draws big crowds in Twin Cities

    Aug 8, 2018

    Asha Bashir sipped lemonade under a tent with her friends in Sumner Field Park on Tuesday night, as a group of kids danced to music blaring from a coral-colored Prius parked on the grass. Rows of white chairs and tables were arranged for attendees while others readied face-painting tents, food trucks and a vegetable dessert giveaway. Thsi was just one of more than 2,000 block parties across the Twin Cities for National Night Out, a nationwide campaign aimed at fostering relationships between neighbors and community-police partnerships....

  • Arthur Lajuan Butcher

    Aug 8, 2018

    Arthur Lajuan Butcher June 3rd, 1993 - Saturday, August 4, 2018 Service Information MInneapolis American Indain Center Saturday, August 11th, 2018 12:00 P.M. NOON Visitation Information Minneapolis American Indian Center Friday, August 10th, 2018 4:00 - 10:00 P.M. Arthur “Art” Lajuan Butcher, age 25 of Minneapolis, MN journeyed to the Spirit World on August 4, 2018 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN. He was born on June 3, 1993 in Minneapolis, MN the son of George Malibiran and...

  • Senate candidates woo farmers at Farmfest

    Aug 8, 2018

    MORGAN, Minn. – Democrats and Republicans alike who are running in this year’s U.S. Senate special election all raised concerns Tuesday at the Farmfest agricultural expo about effects on Minnesota’s farming economy from the trade policies of the Trump administration. Five candidates participated in the morning forum at the annual event near Redwood Falls. The three DFLers and two Republican candidates expressed worry about lower commodity prices, and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith said President Donald Trump’s proposal to offset losses with $12 billion...

  • Trump going ahead with taxes on $16B in Chinese imports

    Aug 8, 2018

    WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will go ahead with imposing 25 percent tariffs on an additional $16 billion in Chinese imports. Customs officials will begin collecting the border tax Aug. 23, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. The list is heavy on industrial products such as steam turbines and iron girders. http://www.startribune.com/trump-going-ahead-with-taxes-on-16b-in-chinese-imports/490292421/...

  • Biggest blaze in California history challenges firefighters

    Aug 8, 2018

    Firefighters struggled against rugged terrain, high winds and an August heat wave Tuesday to slow the spread of the biggest wildfire ever recorded in California, an inferno that exploded to be nearly the size of Los Angeles in just 11 days. The 450-square-mile (1,165-square-kilometer) blaze, centered near the community of Upper Lake, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of San Francisco, spread fast because of what officials said was a perfect combination of weather, topography and abundant vegetation turned into highly flammable fuel by...

  • BOMBING RED LAKE RESERVATION?

    Tawn Kiyash, DIBAAJIMOWIN|Aug 8, 2018

    MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 20, 1953 Have three "cup-size" atomic bombs been dropped in tests in northern Minnesota? An International Falls. Minn, civil defense official is quoted as saying yes. Washington officials say no. The Winnipeg Tribune quoted E. W. Downward, International Falls civil defense director, as stating the bombs were dropped within the last three months by a B36 bomber over the bombing range in the Red Lake, Minn, area. Downward obtained his Information from...

  • Navajo robotics team heads to international competition

    Aug 8, 2018

    SALT LAKE CITY — A team of Navajo high school students from a remote town in southern Utah is building a robot to represent North America in an international robotics competition. The teenagers have worked all summer on the project, scheduling meetings between long drives to jobs far from the red rock and sage country of Navajo Mountain, where there is little paid work, said teacher Heather Anderson. http://www.startribune.com/navajo-robotics-team-heads-to-international-competition/490268081/...

  • BP: Heroin, meth push county toward a 'fiscal cliff': Officials spending reserves to cover rising child placement costs

    Aug 8, 2018

    BEMIDJI—The number of Beltrami County children removed from their parents' custody has nearly doubled since 2012, and it's straining the county's coffers. County staff warned county officials and state lawmakers here Tuesday that Beltrami County is approaching a "fiscal cliff" as it pays for more and more children to live, at least temporarily, away from their parents for safety, mental health or correctional reasons. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4482726-heroin-meth-push-county-toward-fiscal-cliff-officials-spending-re...

  • BP: Red Lake man pleads not guilty to shooting, robbery

    Aug 8, 2018

    DULUTH—A Red Lake man accused of a November armed robbery and later shooting on the reservation pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in federal court July 30. Derek Jon Paddy, 22, appeared in court in Duluth for two separate hearings, during which he pleaded not guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of discharging a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, one count of second-degree burglary and one count of robbery. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/crime-and-courts/4482476-red-la...

  • BP: Bringing community together: National Night Out connects residents, resources

    Aug 8, 2018

    BEMIDJI -- Police chatted with civilians and children swarmed squad cars and fire trucks Tuesday evening, as the Bemidji community gathered to celebrate another National Night Out. The annual event, held at both St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and the Bemidji Boys & Girls Club, routinely draws hundreds, and offers children and adults alike a chance to get to know law enforcement, while allowing police to connect with the community they serve. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4482724-bringing-community-together-national-night-ou...

  • Locals participate in Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival - P3

    Aug 8, 2018

    BEMIDJI - Some locals from the Red Lake Indian Reservation participated in the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival held over the past weekend. Some teams placed, while others appear to have a good time. Photographs by Brandon Raincloud, taken from their Facebook page, and others. To see more on the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival, visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/bemidjidragonboat...

  • Seven Clans 20th Annual Youth Golf Tournament

    Aug 8, 2018

    The Seven Clans Annual Youth Golf Tournament was held on Thursday, July 5th - Youth golfed for FREE. 3-Person Scramble at Blackduck Golf Course. View brochure for more details: http://www.7clans.com/_documents...

  • The 28th Annual Anishinaabe Sobriety Run - P4

    Michael Meuers|Aug 8, 2018

    The 28th annual Anishinaabe Sobriety Run began at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 1st, 2018. Runners departed from the Red Lake Powwow Grounds at that time. The run is four days, ending on August 1st at Leech Lake; August 2nd in Grand Rapids; August 3rd in Floodwood; and ending in Sawyer on August 4th. Red Lake Chemical Health is sponsoring this event in collaboration with Red Lake Economic Development and Leech Lake Youth Program. The run will be in relay style and food and water will be provided....

  • Red Lake holds Ojibwe Language and Culture Camp in Ponemah - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 8, 2018

    PONEMAH - Beginning on Tuesday and going through Thursday, July 24-26, 2018, Red Lake Chemical Health, Red Lake Economic Development and Red Lake's Ojibwemowin Revitalization Program sponsored a 3-day Ojibwe Language and Culture Camp at the Ponemah Round House, open to all kids ages 6-18 The three-day camp featured lacrosse, the moccasin game, canoeing, swimming, drum and dance, plant identification, crafts, traditional Anishinaabe teachsings and more. Gabeshiwin 2018 Ponemah Round House, MN...

  • 2018 "Gabeshiwin" (The Camp) Story - P2

    Michael Meuers|Aug 8, 2018

    The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians hosted its' Sixth Annual Gabeshiwin - Ojibwe Language and Culture Camp - for youth on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, July 24 - 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on three perfect, warm summer days. The camp is located at the Ponemah Round House in the backwoods of Obaashiing near the lake. Admission was free with transportation and meals provided. One hundred seventy-nine adults and youth registered the first day, more than 450 over the three days. Campers...

  • 29th Annual Community Health Day held in Red Lake - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 8, 2018

    RED LAKE - The 29th Annual Community Health Day held in Red Lake on Thursday, July 19, 2018, kicking off with a Hike for Health from the Red Lake Hospital Compound to the Red Lake Humanities Center. Beginning at 10 AM inside the Humanities, numerous Programs and Exhibitors were set up to provide information on good health. After a chicken dinner at about noon, youth activities were held, giving participants opportunities to earn gold, silver and bronze medals. Drawings were also held later in...

  • 2018 Red Lake July Celebration - Friday Night Pow Wow - P33

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 8, 2018

    11 Red Lake July Celebration - Friday Night Pow Wow Red Lake Independence Celebration Powwow 2018 Singing Contest 5th place: 956 pts...Little Bear 4th place: 1357 pts....Black Bear Crossing 3rd Place: 1369 pts....North Buffalo 2nd place: 1399 pts....Ndn Creek Champ: 1435 pts.....MOTOWN...

  • 2018 Red Lake July Celebration - Friday Afternoon Parade - P33

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 8, 2018

    11 Red Lake July Celebration - Friday Afternoon Parade...

  • PSA from Beltrami County Solid Waste Department

    Aug 8, 2018

    The recycle drop off site located between the Paul Bunyan Mall and Colony Park Apartments has been moved to the Corner of Middle School Ave NW and 23rd St SW “South of Target”. Residents are reminded the Recycle Drop Off Sites within Beltrami County are only for the collection of the following material: 1. Type 1 and 2 Plastic Containers 2. Glass Containers 3. Metal Containers 4. Paper and Cardboard Anything other than these items need to be placed in your household garbage. Thank you! Brian Olson Solid Waste Manager & Public Works Safety Coo...

  • Health officials confirm measles in Hennepin County child

    Aug 8, 2018

    The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is working closely with local public health agencies and health care providers to investigate a case of measles in a child who lives in Hennepin County. The 5-year-old child became ill in early August shortly after returning from international travel to a region where measles is common. The child was likely infectious from July 30 through Aug. 7. Local public health staff, as well as clinic and hospital staff where the child was treated, are notifying people who may have been exposed in specific...

  • America Unhappier Than Ever Despite Record-Breaking Economic Growth, Report Finds

    Aug 8, 2018

    Despite achieving 4% GDP growth, America has fallen to 18th in the World Happiness Report's annual ranking of more than 150 countries-an index based on variables including social support, healthy life expectancy, social freedom, generosity and absence of corruption. Various media reports in relation to this year's study underscore this is the second consecutive year the United States has fallen in the rankings, with America never having even cracked the top 10. The report suggests three main...

  • Red Lake Varsity Football Practice Begins Monday, August 13th at 3 PM

    Aug 8, 2018

    Red Lake Varsity Football Practice Begins Monday, August 13th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. located at the Red Lake Football Field. Athletes who plan on participating in any upcoming sports for the school year 18/19 must have a physical. Any questions, please contact Nolan Desjarlait , Athletic Director at 679-3353, ext. 1009. Red Lake Warriors Football Schedule 2018 Date Opponent Location Time 08/024/18 PR-B Away 7:00 p.m. V 08/31/18 BGMR Away 7:00 p.m. V 09/06/18 Cass Lake(jamboree) Away 5:00 p.m. JH...

  • Federal judge orders Indiana school district to let transgender student use men's restrooms

    Aug 8, 2018

    A federal judge has ruled that an Indiana school district must allow a transgender student to use the bathroom that corresponds with his gender identity. Judge William Lawrence in Indianapolis issued a preliminary injunction on Friday requiring the Evansville Banderburgh School Corp. (EVSC) to allow a transgender high school student to use male bathrooms, The Courier & Press reported on Monday. http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/400614-judge-orders-indiana-school-district-to-provide-transgender...

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