Articles from the August 30, 2022 edition
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Red Lake Nation College expanding downtown Minneapolis campus with new building
Red Lake Nation College is looking to grow its recently established downtown Minneapolis campus. The tribal college plans to redevelop its campus, at 900 S. Third St., by constructing one large building on the site. This would incorporate two other buildings that already stand on the property and require the demolition of...
Jennie Marie Jones
Jennie Marie Jones February 21, 1989 ~ August 25, 2022 (age 33) Jeanie Marie Jones (Sweet Water Mist) 33, of Cass Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on August 25, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jeanie was born on February 21, 1989, to Bonita Jones and Barry King. Jeanie grew up in Bemidji, Minnesota where she...
Beverly Dakota
Beverly Dakota January 23, 1961 ~ August 28, 2022 (age 61) Beverly Dakota, 61, of White Earth, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her home under the care of her family and hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 2, 5pm at St. Columba Episcopal Church in White Earth. Visitation will be one...
Rodney Gene Cruz Sr.
Rodney Gene Cruz Sr. July 30, 1967 - August 26, 2022 Gimiwan, Rodney Cruz Sr., age 55, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on August 26, 2022. Visitation will begin at 7 PM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on...
Andrew John Heinonen Bigsmoke
Andrew John Heinonen Bigsmoke September 29, 1994 - August 25, 2022 Andrew John Heinonen-Bigsmoke, “Ishkode Ininii” (Fire Man), age 27, of Minneapolis Journeyed to the Spirit World on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born on September 29, 1994 in Minneapolis the son of Anthony J. Bigsmoke Sr. and Roxanne Heinonen. He was...
Marlene Margaret La Roque
Marlene Margaret La Roque January 31, 1932 - August 25, 2022 Marlene Margaret LaRoque, age 90 Journeyed to the Spirit World on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1932 in Naytahwaush, Minnesota the daughter of Frank Murray and Izsola Warren. Marlene was an enrolled member of the White Earth...
Raymond Day
Raymond Day June 14, 1959 ~ August 26, 2022 (age 63) Raymond Day, "Manido Asin" meaning "Pipestone Man" age 63, of the Marten Clan and from Onigum, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world from his home in Onigum on August 26, 2022, with his son, Albert by his side. He was born the son of John and Gladys Day on June 14, 1959, in...
US: Review of possibly privileged Trump papers already over
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has completed its review of potentially privileged documents seized from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate this month and has identified "a limited set of materials that potentially contain attorney-client privileged information," according to a court filing Monday. The filing...
Robbers targeting cash apps suspected in over 100 cell phone thefts in downtown Minneapolis
Police believe a group of thieves has stolen more than 100 cellphones in downtown Minneapolis during the past 10 months in a violent scheme that targets victims' financial apps, according to a warrant application and charging documents filed against some of the suspected perpetrators. The plot begins often around bar close with...
Charges: Gunman robbed 2 MOA stores on same day after holding up Minneapolis pawnshop
Newly filed charges allege that a 28-year-old gunman robbed two Mall of America stores one day last week shortly after pulling off the same crime at a Minneapolis pawnshop. Cartier T. Alexander of Woodbury was charged Monday in Hennepin County District Court with three counts of first-degree aggravated robbery in connection...
In Minneapolis visit, U.S. housing officials announce $15 million to help senior citizens stay in homes
The federal government will provide an additional $15 million to help senior citizens across the country upgrade their homes so they can continue to live in them safely, officials announced during a Monday visit to Minneapolis. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge said the new funding...
Russia to hold sweeping joint war games with China, others
MOSCOW - Russia said Monday it will launch sweeping military drills in the country's east that will involve forces from China - a show of increasingly close defense ties between Moscow and Beijing amid tensions with the West over the Kremlin's action in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Vostok 2022 (East 2022)...
NASA scrubs launch of new moon rocket after engine problem
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA called off the launch of its mighty new moon rocket on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Monday after a last-minute cascade of problems culminating in unexplained trouble related to an engine. The next launch attempt will not take place until Friday at the earliest and could be delayed...
Flooding looms large again in Mississippi's capital city
JACKSON, Miss - The forecasted flooding in Mississippi could not have come at a worse time for Veronique Daniels, who became homeless three months ago and was sleeping on her mother's back porch in Jackson when she got wind of the impending disaster. The Red Cross has opened a temporary shelter at the Jackson Police Department...
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-August 29, 2022
District 2 – Bemidji area Last updated: 2022-08-29 CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports responding to various wildlife-related complaints this week. Time was also spent working ATV-complaint sites. Anglers and AIS enforcement were also worked. CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji #1) spent time at Camp Ripley for the CO Academy. He worked on boat operations and reviewed Minnesota...
Indigenous Culture Celebrated at Minnesota State Fair
SAINT PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota State Fair opened to thousands of attendees last week, kicking off the popular annual 12-day event to celebrate all things Minnesotan, including Indigenous people and culture. While Indigenous culture has been visible in previous years, this year Native American representation takes the stage,...
School bus heading to Window Rock rear-ended, leaving one student dead and several injured
A Holbrook Indian School student was killed and six others were injured on Sunday morning when a semi-truck rear-ended a school bus that was taking them to Window Rock, Arizona, on a field trip. The accident occurred at approximately 9:28 a.m., while the bus was headed eastbound on Interstate 40 near Sanders, Arizona, according...
Federal report: Zinke violated 'duty of candor'
A federal ethics probe has concluded that former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, who is running to represent Montana's western district in the U.S. House, misled an internal ethics watchdog during a probe into the department's decision not to act on a gaming application from two Native American tribes. The report,...
Women breaking barriers
Sheri Foster Blake shares some special moments over her career working in Hollywood. She is an actress with a long list of credits to her name, including the funny series, "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" on Netflix — and TNT's “Crazy Horse,” where she starred opposite of Michael Greyeyes. Pyet DeSpain won “Next Level Chef” –the cooking competition from...
More Minnesota families eligible for food assistance
More Minnesota families struggling with grocery bills will soon be able to get help buying healthy food through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. When the program’s gross income limit increases on Sept. 1, an additional 1,400 households may become eligible for SNAP or may continue receiving their existing SNAP assistance, even if their income goes up. For...
Back to School Fest held at both Red Lake and Ponemah Boys and Girls Clubs - P4
Back to School Fest Events were held at both Red Lake and Ponemah Boys and Girls Clubs on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. It was reported that there were over 500 participants in Red Lake....
Grand Opening held for Giminjimendaamin Ezhichigeyang (GE) Wellness & Event Venue - P6
A Grand Opening Ceremony was held for the new Giminjimendaamin Ezhichigeyang (GE) Wellness & Event Venue, located at Oshkiimaajitahdah on Monday, August 22, 2022 in Redby, Minnesota. The Giminjimendaamin Ezhichigeyang (GE) Wellness & Event Venue was established in 2022 and is labeled as "your go-to event venue" on the...
Red Lake Nation Fair 2022: Saturday Afternoon Pow Wow - P7
Red Lake Nation Fair 2022: Saturday Afternoon Pow Wow New 2022-2023 Red Lake Royality Red Lake Nation Princess: Shai Donnell Red Lake Nation Junior Princess: Marzia Kingbird Red Lake Nation Senior Brave: Martrez Kirkie Red Lake Nation Junior Brave: Biidwe Kingbird Horseshoe Tournament winners Girls 1st Place Ceangela Pemberton...
Red Lake Nation Fair 2022: Saturday Afternoon Parade - P7
Red Lake Nation Fair 2022: Saturday Afternoon Pow Wow New 2022-2023 Red Lake Royality Red Lake Nation Princess: Shai Donnell Red Lake Nation Junior Princess: Marzia Kingbird Red Lake Nation Senior Brave: Martrez Kirkie Red Lake Nation Junior Brave: Biidwe Kingbird Horseshoe Tournament winners Girls 1st Place Ceangela Pemberton...
Red Lake Nation Fair 2022: Friday Night Pow Wow - P7
Red Lake Nation Fair 2022: Saturday Afternoon Pow Wow New 2022-2023 Red Lake Royality Red Lake Nation Princess: Shai Donnell Red Lake Nation Junior Princess: Marzia Kingbird Red Lake Nation Senior Brave: Martrez Kirkie Red Lake Nation Junior Brave: Biidwe Kingbird Horseshoe Tournament winners Girls 1st Place Ceangela Pemberton...
