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Articles from the August 10, 2016 edition


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  • Six Red Lake School Board candidates advance to November 2016 General Election

    RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    RED LAKE, MN - The 2016 State Primary Election was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, and there were 9 candidates on the ballot for Red Lake School Board. Advancing to the November General Election were Michael Barrett, receiving 203 votes and 23.02%; Chris Jourdain Sr., receiving 173 votes and 19.61%; Jean M. Donnell, receiving 118 votes and 13.38%; Kathryn "Jody" Beaulieu, receiving 108 votes and 12.24%; Doug Desjarlait, receiving 105 votes and 11.90%; and Rhonda Lussier, receiving 63 votes and...

  • Swearing-In Ceremony held during August 9, 2016 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, the Regular Tribal Council Meeting opened at the Red Lake Casino Event Center, where the first order of business was the certification of the 2016 Election results and the swearing-in of officers. Sworn into office was Little Rock Representative Richard Barrett who defeated William "Billy" King, Red Lake Representative Robert "Bob" Smith who defeated Donald Good, Redby Representative Allen D. Pemberton Sr. who defeated Darrell Johnson and the new Ponemah...

  • 20th Annual Anishinaabe Spiritual Run began on Wednesday - P5

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    The 20th Annual Anishinaabe Spiritual Run began on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, with an opening ceremony at 9 AM at the Red Lake Pow Wow Arena. From there they would trek towards the Mashkawisen Pow Wow in Cloquet, Minnesota. They will be running for 4 days, finishing on August 6th. Photographs by Gary Charwood, Larry VanWert and Jay Mountain....

  • Two people found dead near the City of Mahnomen

    Aug 10, 2016

    MAHNOMEN COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Authorities received a call Tuesday morning about a shooting at a residence 11 miles northeast of Mahnomen, Minnesota. When law enforcement arrived on scene they found a 75-year-old man dead in a quonset and a 71-year-old woman dead inside the home. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death. The names of the two people have not been released. The case is being investigated by the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office, White Earth Police...

  • Holthusen Family Reunion 2016 - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    The Holthusen Family Reunion 2016 was held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Herman and Marion Lussier residence in Little Rock....

  • 2016 Red Lake Community Health Day - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    9 Red Lake Community Health Day...

  • St. Mary's Mission Annual Parish Festival held on Sunday, July 24, 2016 - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    St. Mary's Mission Annual Parish Festival was held on Sunday, July 24, 2016....

  • The Derald Lee "Ola" and Vena Marie Cobenais Wedding of July 9, 2016 - P23

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    On July 9, 2016, at 2 PM, Derald Lee "Ola" Cobenais and Vena Marie Dominguez were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Red Lake....

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Wednesday Evening Session - P23 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Wednesday Evening Session - Set 2 - P23 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Wednesday Parade - P24 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Wednesday Afternoon Session - Set 2 - Part 24 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 10, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Tuesday Evening Session - Set 2 - P25 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • MDA publishes 2016 Greenbook

    Aug 10, 2016

    11 articles profile sustainable approaches on MN farms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 MDA publishes 2016 Greenbook 29 articles profile sustainable approaches on MN farms ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2016 Greenbook, a set of research findings produced by 29 sustainable agricultural demonstration projects taking place on Minnesota crop, livestock, fruit, and vegetable farms. “The Greenbook is an important part of our Sustainable Agriculture Dem...

  • Another tax levy increase likely in 2017

    Aug 10, 2016

    BEMIDJI -- It's time to crunch the numbers for Beltrami County officials as the 2017 budget season gets underway. In the last week, county administration has had numerous meetings with all of the county departments, according to the budget calendar. Beltrami County administrator Kay Mack said the next step in the process is to now compile the data into a budget proposal by Sept. 6, where it will be submitted to the Board of Commissioners. As the county prepares for its budget preparation, Mack said a key topic will be the 2017 tax levy, a...

  • Attempted murder charge filed against man accused of shooting at Customs and Border helicopter

    Aug 10, 2016

    CLEARBROOK, Minn. — The man accused of firing a rifle at a helicopter carrying federal and local drug task force agents Monday faces three felony charges, including second-degree attempted murder. Carstie Lee Clausen, 71, of Clearbrook was scheduled to make his first appearance today in Clearwater County District Court. Prosecutors filed the attempted murder charge against Clausen, who also faces a felony for first-degree assault for use of deadly force against a peace officer and a felony dangerous weapon charge. http://www...

  • New Hope Hy-Vee Dedicates Community Garden in Honor of Apple Valley Resident, Hy-Vee Co-Founder's Daughter

    Aug 10, 2016

    NEW HOPE, Minn. (Aug. 9, 2016) - Hy-Vee, Inc. honored today the memory of Mabel Hyde Curry, former Apple Valley resident and daughter of Hy-Vee co-founder Charles Hyde, through the dedication of the New Hope store's community garden. Hy-Vee executives and New Hope city officials joined several members of Curry's family for a special ceremony at the store this morning. Curry, a longtime nutritionist and college professor, lived in Apple Valley for more than 30 years. Throughout her lifetime, she...

  • Sundance Institute and Time Warner Foundation Select 12 Fellows for 2016 Artist Support Grants

    Aug 10, 2016

    13 Independent Artists Supported Throughout Decade of Collaboration Los Angeles, CA - Twelve diverse independent artists will receive support from the 2016 Sundance Institute | Time Warner Foundation Fellowship Program. These Fellowships and accompanying grants mark their 10th anniversary this year and are part of the Institute's year-round efforts to discover and support independent artists from diverse backgrounds in getting their work made and seen. The program includes support for Fellows wo...

  • Muslim boy who was arrested for building a clock says his family was forced to leave the U.S. for safety

    Aug 10, 2016

    It has been nearly a year since a Muslim teen was arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school in Texas, instantly turning him into the pivot for a nationwide debate about security, terrorism and religious prejudice. The case also changed the course of Ahmed Mohamed’s life. On Monday, his family filed a lawsuit against his former school district, and Ahmed described how they had moved to the Persian Gulf kingdom of Qatar to escape the glare of attention. He said he found it frightening to return to the United States. "For the safety of m...

  • Online Video Games May Boost High School Students' Academic Skills

    Aug 10, 2016

    MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new Australian study suggests that players of online video games do better in school, but those who frequent Facebook or chat sites are more likely to have trouble. It's not clear whether games or social sites have a direct cause-and-effect relationship on students' academics. Still, "when you play online games you're solving puzzles to move to the next level and that involves using some of the general knowledge and skills in math, reading and science that you've been taught during the day," said...

  • Parents push to boost recess' role in schools

    Aug 10, 2016

    On any given afternoon in schoolyards across the country, children can be seen and heard running and playing during a time many adults recall fondly as recess. But this treasured school-day respite is a scenario that has been all but eradicated at a growing number of schools for reasons ranging from academic to social. Heather Mellet has heard it all when it comes to why her children can’t have more than 10 minutes of recess a day at their school in Winter Park, Fla. She’s been told art and music would have to be eliminated to make time in the...

  • With High-Quality Lessons and Social Supports, Even Weak Teachers Do Better

    Aug 10, 2016

    A new study from 100Kin10 and the University of Chicago has found that giving middle school math teachers access to high-quality lesson plans and support can "significantly" impact student performance and teacher effectiveness. 100Kin10 is an organization focused on building up the number of American K-12 teachers who can teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects to 100,000 by the year 2021. The non-profit worked with U Chicago's Urban Education Lab, which researches ways to help the educational outcomes for disadvantaged...

  • Advice for new teachers from a veteran: If you don't have their hearts, you won't have their heads

    Aug 10, 2016

    When Janine Logar first stepped into a classroom as a career-changer studying to be a teacher more than a decade ago, she remembers thinking, “Oh, this is what I want to do.” “I felt like when LeBron James discovered a basketball,” she said recently. “This is what I was put on Earth to do. … I’m not artistic. I don’t find myself to be particularly good with finances. I’m a terrible driver. But I have a specific set of skills that really meshes with teaching.” Logar is now entering her ninth year as a fifth-grade teacher at Sabin World Element...

  • Despite Setbacks, Rural Schools Are Improving

    Aug 10, 2016

    dwindling, and school funding often goes to more populous schools in large urban centers. However, as US News and World Report recently noted, the news isn’t all bad. According to a new report, rural education has progressed over the last decade. And those improvements will likely continue through the expansion of broadband internet and a recognition by government officials that rural schools need increased flexibility. The report was published by the National Association of State Boards of Education. It announced that “rural schools share a c...

  • Trump appears to encourage gun owners to take action if Clinton appoints anti-gun judges

    Aug 10, 2016

    Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, speaking at a rally in Wilmington, N.C., on Tuesday, appeared to encourage gun owners to take action if Hillary Clinton is elected president and appoints judges who oppose gun rights. The mogul said that Clinton "wants to abolish, to essentially abolish the Second Amendment," a charge she has flatly denied. He said that if Clinton becomes president, she could appoint judges who would leave Americans nearly but not completely helpless on this front. "By the way, and if she gets to pick -- if she...

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