Articles from the August 22, 2013 edition
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High-speed chase involving stolen vehicle ends north of Ponemah; suspect still being sought
BEMIDJI -- A 55-mile chase that saw speeds in excess of 100 mph ended with the abandonment of the stolen vehicle pursued by police, and its driver fleeing on foot into a wooded area north of Ponemah. Edwin Lee Johnson, 41, of Bemidji, is being sought by Red Lake Tribal Police after he fled from police in Bemidji Wednesday aftern...
PURSUIT IN BELTRAMI COUNTY
On Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 1:08 PM a Beltrami County Sheriff’s Deputy on routine patrol attempted to stop a vehicle that was driving extremely recklessly on Bemidji Ave N at 29th St NW near the north end of the City of Bemidji. The single occupant, driving what ultimately was a stolen 1999 white Olds Alero with...
Back to School Fest 2013 - P4
Red Lake Chemical Health sponsored its annual Back to School Fest at the Little Rock Ball Field on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. There students received school supplies, took part in carnival games and enjoyed a picnic lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, chips, juice box and cake. Drawings for backpacks and bikes for boys and...
Back to School Fest 2013 - P5
Red Lake Chemical Health sponsored its annual Back to School Fest at the Little Rock Ball Field on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. There students received school supplies, took part in carnival games and enjoyed a picnic lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, chips, juice box and cake. Drawings for backpacks and bikes for boys and...
Back to School Fest 2013 - P6
Red Lake Chemical Health sponsored its annual Back to School Fest at the Little Rock Ball Field on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. There students received school supplies, took part in carnival games and enjoyed a picnic lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, chips, juice box and cake. Drawings for backpacks and bikes for boys and...
Ojibwemowin Revitalization Celebration Pow-wow held in Little Rock - P16
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 - P17
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 - P18
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 - P22
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 - P23
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 - P24
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...
2013 Independence Day Celebration - P57
2013 Independence Day Celebration Saturday Afternoon Session...
2013 Independence Day Celebration - P58
2013 Independence Day Celebration Saturday Afternoon Session...
Report: White supremacist tries to take over N.D. town
LEITH, N.D. -- A man wanted in Canada for hate crimes has been slowly buying up property in Leith with plans to create a white nationalist community close to good-paying jobs in the Oil Patch. See more at: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/content/report-white-supremacist-tries-take-over-nd-town#sthash.qMmgIxHx.dpuf...
Dayton, lawmakers set Sept. 9 special session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders agreed Wednesday to a one-day special session Sept. 9 to approve relief for areas hit hard by storms in June. See more at: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/content/dayton-lawmakers-set-sept-9-special-session-2#sthash.tTecJeti.dpuf...
PDC Introduces New Red Ribbon Week Silicone Wristbands to Promote "Drug Free" Message to Youth in Schools
Valencia, CA (Aug. 22, 2013) PDC, the global leader of innovative identification solutions, has released red silicone wristbands designed with the words “DRUG FREE” and a ribbon icon in preparation for Red Ribbon Week, which will be observed October 23-31, 2013. Since 1988, Red Ribbon Week has been celebrated annually to encourage communities and schools to educate youth,...
The top 10 richest members of Congress
The Hill newspaper has released its 2012 list of the richest members of Congress, based on financial disclosure forms, using the low figures in a range for assets and liabilities if more exact financial statements are not available. Here are the top 10:...
Consumer Groups Urge Federal Agencies to Support Global Ban on Animal Drugs Banned in U.S.
Yonkers, NY—Consumers Union (CU), Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), and Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) have written three federal agencies asking them to support international standards—up for discussion next week in Minneapolis—that would prohibit animal drugs globally that are banned in the United States. All three groups will be present and participa...
Lacrosse Players Wanted – Red Lake - No Experience Necessary
- 3 on 3 Lacrosse Games - No Experience Necessary Boys and Girls Ages 8 to 18 Red Lake IHS Field 6 to 7 pm Tues. and Thurs. in September Contact Chris Jourdain to get on network listing to receive updates for lacrosse player development cell: 218.368.6432, jmg679@gmail.com...
F&B MALT SHOP COOK - Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls
** POSITION OPENING ** F&B MALT SHOP COOK RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: August 20, 2013 CLOSES: September 3, 2013 SCOPE OF POSITION Under the general supervision of the Food and Beverage Malt Shop Manager is responsible to cook for assigned shift for Seven...
MALT SHOP FLOATER - Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls
** POSITION OPENING ** MALT SHOP FLOATER RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: August 20, 2013 CLOSES: September 3, 2013 SCOPE OF POSITION Under the general supervision of the F & B Restaurant Manager, Malt Shop Manager is responsible to oversee assigned shift for...
Expert Says Cherokee Courts May Have Final Say In 'Baby Veronica' Case
TULSA, Oklahoma - The custody battle over little Veronica Brown has played out in many different courts over the past four years....
'Dishonest Science': Protesters Try to Block GTAC Mine Testing
More than 100 people signed up on August 15 in Hurley, Wisconsin to voice their opposition to the Gogebic Taconite (GTAC) mining company’s plan to conduct bulk sampling in the Penokee Hills in preparation for their proposed open pit iron ore mine. Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/08/21/gogebic-taconite-bulk-sampling-slam-dunk-may...
Swedish police scuffle with activists protesting mining plans on indigenous Sami land
JOKKMOKK, Sweden — Police have removed some 50 screaming and singing activists who were blocking a road in northern Sweden to protest a British company’s plans to build an iron ore mine....
Native American Tribes Launch Legal Action against State of New York in Major Defense of Tribal Sove
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After recent actions by New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) Administrator Benjamin Lawsky to unlawfully intimidate Native American tribes and the legal and licensed businesses they run, a coalition of Tribes has filed a complaint today with the United States District Court Southern District of New York requesting...
