Articles from the August 19, 2013 edition
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Native American students graduate to make change
Although Jason Champagne didn’t grow up on a Native American reservation, he visited relatives on them growing up and saw nutrition was a major issue. Now, the 37-year-old University of Minnesota graduate student wants to change that. Like many Native American students in Minnesota, Champagne relied on tribal-funded...
Ojibwemowin Revitalization Celebration Pow-wow held in Little Rock - P7
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, the Ojibwemowin Revitalization Celebration Pow-wow was held at the Little Rock Ball Field. There they celebrated the Ojibwe language, listened to Ojibwe speakers and honor songs, enjoyed a walleye feast, capped by a community giveaway and games and prizes for the kids. All Ojibwe speakers and...
Ojibwemowin Revitalization Celebration Pow-wow held in Little Rock - P8
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, the Ojibwemowin Revitalization Celebration Pow-wow was held at the Little Rock Ball Field. There they celebrated the Ojibwe language, listened to Ojibwe speakers and honor songs, enjoyed a walleye feast, capped by a community giveaway and games and prizes for the kids. All Ojibwe speakers and...
Ojibwemowin Revitalization Celebration Pow-wow held in Little Rock - P9
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, the Ojibwemowin Revitalization Celebration Pow-wow was held at the Little Rock Ball Field. There they celebrated the Ojibwe language, listened to Ojibwe speakers and honor songs, enjoyed a walleye feast, capped by a community giveaway and games and prizes for the kids. All Ojibwe speakers and...
Congresswoman Betty McCollum vists Red Lake Nation - P13
On Sunday, August 11, 2013, Congresswoman Betty McCollum visited the Red Lake Nation and was hosted to a dinner at the Seven Clans Event Center by the Red Lake Tribal Council and the Political Education Committee. Representative McCollum, Co-Chair of the U.S. House of Representative Native American Caucus and member of the House...
Congresswoman Betty McCollum vists Red Lake Nation - P14
On Sunday, August 11, 2013, Congresswoman Betty McCollum visited the Red Lake Nation and was hosted to a dinner at the Seven Clans Event Center by the Red Lake Tribal Council and the Political Education Committee. Representative McCollum, Co-Chair of the U.S. House of Representative Native American Caucus and member of the House...
Congresswoman Betty McCollum vists Red Lake Nation - P15
On Sunday, August 11, 2013, Congresswoman Betty McCollum visited the Red Lake Nation and was hosted to a dinner at the Seven Clans Event Center by the Red Lake Tribal Council and the Political Education Committee. Representative McCollum, Co-Chair of the U.S. House of Representative Native American Caucus and member of the House...
Bemidji cyclist struck, injured during central Minnesota tour
PAYNESVILLE (AP) — A bicyclist was struck and injured by a car while riding in a bike tour across central Minnesota. - See more at: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/content/bemidji-cyclist-struck-injured-during-central-minnesota-tour#sthash.PVlTDBUr.dpuf...
Man banned from having gun shoots himself in leg, police say
WHITE EARTH — Authorities responding to a report of a shooting here Thursday determined that a convicted felon who isn't supposed to have a gun accidently shot himself in the leg. Kristopher Lee Villebrun, 28, of White Earth, was taken by air ambulance to a Fargo hospital after what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting occurred just before 8:30 p.m....
2013 Independence Day Celebration - P49
2013 Independence Day Celebration Saturday Afternoon Session...
2013 Independence Day Celebration - P50
2013 Independence Day Celebration Saturday Afternoon Session...
2013 Independence Day Celebration - P51
2013 Independence Day Celebration Saturday Afternoon Session...
Letter: Legislators proud of increased education funding
With summer wrapping up and the start of the school year around the corner, we wanted to write to talk about education funding in this year's budget. After years of declining support for schools, we're proud that this year we made education a priority. Two years ago, the Republican-led Legislature borrowed a record $2.4 billion from Minnesota schools and voted to cut schools by...
Giant cake honors casino's anniversary
CARLTON — Guests at Black Bear Casino and Resort entering the lobby Friday were greeted by a giant depiction of a 500 pound black bear atop a mountain. See more at: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/content/giant-cake-honors-casinos-anniversary#sthash.0wvK6sJn.dpuf...
Minnesota kicks off large study of Mississippi River
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — State pollution officials have begun monitoring the Upper Mississippi River as part of a large-scale study to analyze the waterway's health in terms of aquatic life, recreation and fish consumption. See more at: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/content/minnesota-kicks-large-study-mississippi-river#sthash.tnB7lG7i.dpuf...
New Forest Tour, Native American Gardens Available at Smallin Civil War Cave
Springfield, Mo. – Crops grown like those sown by Native Americans 1,000 years ago are growing again at Smallin Civil War Cave just south of Springfield. Staff archeologist Eric Fuller planted corn, sunflowers, squash and other plants from seeds that have not been manipulated since they were originally grown by the Osage...
UCR Scholars Curate Junípero Serra Exhibition at Huntington Library
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A first-of-its-kind exhibition documenting the life of the Franciscan missionary who founded California’s mission system and the missions’ impact on California Indians and culture — curated by UC Riverside history professors Steven Hackel and Catherine Gudis — opens Saturday, Aug. 17, at the...
New Book "Darn Good" Captures Little Schoolhouse America
There were few settlers in the west until after the Civil War. When they arrived one of the first things they did was build a schoolhouse made out of logs. Soon rural education districts were developed and the need for teachers grew dramatically. The struggle to provide those teachers grew as rapidly. The story of education in Minnesota followed along that line and Steve...
Grant Proposals Now Being Sought for Urban American Indian Projects
Longmont, Colorado & Seattle, Washington (August 16, 2013) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) of Longmont and the National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC) of Seattle today announced they are seeking proposals for grant funding from nonprofit organizations that serve Native Americans in urban areas through community programs, projects and services....
Minnesota health insurance exchange aims for a big ad splash
James Delles is about to become a fixation of the nation’s health care marketers....
Bridge cracks shut Burnsville 35W ramp
For a second straight week, motorists will encounter traffic complications Monday as a result of damage to the Hwy. 13 bridge spanning Interstate 35W in Burnsville....
Dream of Wild Health saves traditional Indian seeds and health
At first glance, the small farm near Lino Lakes looks much like other charming hobby farms in the area. But it holds a distinct niche in Minnesota and likely the nation. The patch of corn near the driveway is a special white heirloom corn handed down by generations of Oneida Indians. The black beans sprouting on nearby vines...
Sheriff: No Evidence White Earth Shooting was a Drive-By
UPDATE: New information on a shooting on the White Earth Indian Reservation. The Becker County Sheriff's office is telling us the call originally came in as a drive-by shooting in the east projects of White Earth, police have no evidence to substantiate that claim. They say the victim accidentally shot himself in the leg. He's identified as 28-year-old Kristopher Lee...
Passer-by helps crash victim, has vehicle stolen
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man who crashed his SUV is arrested after stealing a vehicle belonging to one of the good Samaritans who stopped to help him....
