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  • Cheyenne Marie Rushman-Torres

    Aug 31, 2021

    Cheyenne Marie Rushman-Torres January 12, 1985 ~ August 21, 2021 (age 36) Cheyenne Marie Rushman-Torres, age 36, of San Antonio, Texas and formally of Cass Lake, MN began her journey to the spirit world on Saturday, August 21st, 2021, from the Mission Trail Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. She was born on Saturday, January 12th, 1985, the daughter of Debra Rushman and Arno "Arnie" Dick. Growing up, Cheyenne was raised most of her life by her uncle Henry "Sonny" Rushman. She attended school...

  • Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America's longest war

    Aug 31, 2021

    WASHINGTON - The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America's longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, some barely older than the war. Hours ahead of President Joe Biden's Tuesday deadline for shutting down a final airlift, and thus ending the U.S. war, Air Force transport plane...

  • Omar, McCollum join state DFLers asking Biden to intervene in Line 3

    Aug 31, 2021

    U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, Democratic members of Congress and scores of Minnesota state lawmakers on Monday called for "urgent intervention" from President Joe Biden on the nearly completed Line 3 pipeline project. The group of 63 elected officials - most of whom are DFL state legislators - signed a letter to Biden on Monday that continued an ongoing chorus of demands for government action on the $3 billion-plus project. "In recent weeks, we have seen concerning violations of treaty rights by public...

  • Breakthrough COVID-19 cases accelerate in Minnesota

    Aug 31, 2021

    Nearly 30% of corona­virus infections in the first four weeks of August have involved people who were fully vaccinated, according to Minnesota breakthrough COVID-19 data released Monday. State health officials said a higher proportion of breakthrough infections was inevitable as more people received shots and the coronavirus had fewer unvaccinated people left to target. But they stressed that the vaccine continues to provide strong protection against severe COVID-19. "The vaccines are still...

  • Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, leaves the power grid a shambles

    Aug 31, 2021

    NEW ORLEANS - Rescuers set out in hundreds of boats and helicopters to reach people trapped by floodwaters Monday, and utility repair crews rushed in, after a furious Hurricane Ida swamped the Louisiana coast and ravaged the electrical grid in the sticky, late-summer heat. People living amid the maze of rivers and bayous along the state's Gulf Coast retreated desperately to their attics or roofs and posted their addresses on social media with instructions for search-and-rescue teams on where to...

  • With new contract, Harrison Smith eyes ending his career with Vikings

    Aug 31, 2021

    The longer Harrison Smith has played for Mike Zimmer, the more he has learned about the defensive backs who, the coach likes to remind him, still rank higher on Zimmer's all-time list than Smith does. "He's always kind of let me know that Darren Woodson was his guy. His best safety," Smith said. "So I've always kind of been chasing Woody in that way, and continue to do so." Smith, 32, spent three years as teammates with another player - cornerback Terence Newman - who ranks near the top of...

  • Woman in her 50s found dead in St. Paul apartment is city's fourth homicide since Sunday

    Aug 31, 2021

    The homicide total in St. Paul surged Monday, with a fourth being investigated since early Sunday. A woman in her 50s was found dead by relatives checking on her late Monday morning in her condominium southwest of downtown in the 300 block of Ramsey Street, police said. Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office personnel told officers at the scene "that the death appeared to be suspicious," a statement from police read. https://www.startribune.com/woman-in-her-50s-found-dead-in...

  • Minnesota appeals court affirms state water quality permit for Enbridge's Line 3

    Aug 31, 2021

    The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a state water quality and wetland permit for the construction of Enbridge's Line 3, another legal blow to pipeline opponents. Two Ojibwe bands and three environmental groups had challenged the "401" permit issued in November by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), saying the agency committed legal errors on several fronts. A three-judge panel of the appellate court disagreed, saying in a ruling Monday: "We conclude that the MPCA's section 401...

  • China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming a week

    Aug 31, 2021

    BEIJING - China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far on the game industry as Chinese regulators continue cracking down on the technology sector. Minors in China can only play games between 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, weekends and on public holidays starting Sept. 1, according to a notice from the National Press and Publication Administration. That limits gaming to three hours a week for most weeks of the year, down from...

  • Man gets life sentence in 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts

    Aug 31, 2021

    IOWA CITY, Iowa — A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday in the abduction and killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, three years after she disappeared while out for an evening run. Judge Joel Yates' sentence for Cristhian Bahena Rivera was mandatory for a first-degree murder conviction in Iowa, which does not have the death penalty. The 27-year-old former farmhand, who testified that he came to the U.S. illegally from Mexico as a teenager, has been jailed since his arrest in August 2018. Yates pointedly r...

  • Minnesota reports 1,900 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Aug 31, 2021

    ST. PAUL — Following are the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations published Monday, Aug. 30. Because all data are preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Vaccinations FIRST DOSE ADMINISTERED: 3,153,515 people, or 71.5% of residents age 16 and older COMPLETED SERIES (2 DOSES): 2,975,383 people, or 67.5% of residents age 16 and older CHILDREN AGES 12-15 WITH AT LEAST VACCINE DOSE: 151,428 CHILDREN AGES 12-15 WHO HAVE COMPLETED SERIES: 123,731 h...

  • Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Marries Longtime Partner on Saturday

    Aug 31, 2021

    SANTA ANA PUEBLO, New Mexico - Interior Secretary Deb Haaland married her longtime partner Skip Sayre on Saturday at the Santa Ana Pueblo, located north of Albuquerque, N.M. Friends and relatives of the couple began posting photos of the wedding reception on social media on Sunday. Even the groom got into the act. He wrote on his Facebook page: https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/interior-secretary-deb-haaland-marries-longtime-partner-on-saturday...

  • Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes

    Aug 31, 2021

    MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to issue a water quality certification for Enbridge Energy's Line 3 crude oil pipeline, the latest setback for opponents who are trying to stop the project as it nears completion. The appeals court ruled that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's approval was "supported by substantial evidence in the record." Under the federal Clean Water Act, the MPCA was required to certify whether the project met state and federal clean water s...

  • Early Waterfowl Hunting Prohibited On L.L. Reservation Wild Rice Waters

    Aug 31, 2021

    CASS LAKE, MN- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO) Division of Resource Management issued public notice today that Manoomin (wild rice) waters within the exterior boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation will be closed to hunters participating in the MN DNR's early teal and goose seasons. The new early teal season, which is experimental and could last up to three years, is open from September 4-8, 2021. The State's Early Goose Season also opens on September 4. These dates overlap with the...

  • Governor Walz, YMCA of the North Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Across Greater Twin Cities YMCA Locations

    Aug 31, 2021

    [ST. PAUL, MN] — Today, Governor Tim Walz and the YMCA of the North announced a series of free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at YMCA locations across the Greater Twin Cities area. “COVID-19 vaccines are the best tools we have to keep our children and families safe and beat this pandemic,” said Governor Walz. “Now is a critical time to make sure all of our family members 12 years of age and older are vaccinated to ensure a safe and healthy school year. Thank you to the YMCA of the North for helping bring these life-saving vaccines into our communitie...

  • Applications for Main Street Economic Revitalization Program Due Tuesday, Aug. 31

    Aug 31, 2021

    On Tuesday, August 31st, applications for the new Main Street Economic Revitalization Program are due. Applications for the new program have been open since August 3rd. We have held several informational sessions on this new program, and encourage you to refer to these sessions if you have questions. • First Informational Webinar, which also includes additional new legislative programs. • Second Informational Webinar • Third Informational Webinar was held after the application was launched. The Main Street Economic Revitalization Program is an...

  • National Park Service awards $7.27 million in grants to support historic preservation projects in rural communities

    Aug 31, 2021

    WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $7.27 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to 11 recipients in 10 states to support the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities across the country. These grants mark the third year of funding for the program honoring the late Paul Bruhn, executive director of the Preservation Trust of Vermont for nearly 40 years. State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, Certified Local Governments, and n...

  • Ground-Breaking Ceremony held at new site of St Mary's Mission Church - P2

    Aug 31, 2021

    A Ground-Breaking Ceremony was held at the new site of St Mary's Mission Church on Sunday, August 29, 2021. An early morning fire on Dec. 2, 2017 destroyed St. Mary's Mission church. Church services have since been held in their Mission School gym. On their Facebook page there was a message from St. Mary's Mission of Red Lake. "A wonderful and glorious day as the Bishop Richard Pates came to St. Mary's Mission Church to officially welcome and bless Fr.John as the Co-Pastor and performed the...

  • Red Lake, Redby and Little Rock Communities offer Drive Thru Back to School Event - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 31, 2021

    The Red Lake, Redby and Little Rock Communities collaborated to offer Drive Thru Back to School Event on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 1 PM at the Red Lake Center. A cook-out style meal was served at the new Red Lake Community Center, and backpacks with school supplies was given away at the old Red Lake Center. Almost 500 backpacks were given away starting at 1 PM....

  • 7th Annual Memorial Scruff Scramble Golf Tournament held in Blackduck - P5

    Dawn Brznchaud|Aug 31, 2021

    7th Annual "Scruff" Scramble Winners Closest to Pin Women's - No Winner Men's - Pat Defoe $430 Longest Drive Women's - Kayla Kingbird $175 Men's - Alex Barrett $290 Longest Putt Women's - Maloree Strong $175 Men's - Nathan Messer Sr. $410 Team Skins Pat Defoe Team $230 Rick Barrett Team $230 Mixed Flight 3rd Place - Char Roberts Team $400 2nd Place - Pat Defoe Team $600 1st Place - Otis Strong Team $800 Men's Flight 3rd Place - Scott Perkins Team $600 2nd Place - Mack Kingbird Team $800 1st...

  • Redby "Honor The Youth" Powwow held on Saturday - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 31, 2021

    Redby "Honor The Youth" Powwow held on Saturday...

  • "Cops and Bobbers" held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 10 AM - 2 PM at Fuller's Lake - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 31, 2021

    "Cops and Bobbers" was held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 10 AM - 2 PM at Fuller's Lake. Put on by Red Lake Law Enforcement, Conservation and Red Lake DNR, the event allowed kids 6-12 years of age to fish on a boat at Fuller's Lake, enjoy a hot dog or hamburger lunch and receive Back-to-School supplies. This event was sponsored by the Red Lake Tribal Council, Red Lake Builders and Earthworks Technology....

  • Red Lake Celebrates its own Independence Day: Thursday Afternoon Pow Wow - P51

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 31, 2021

    Red Lake celebrated its own Independence Day on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 starting with a feast at 4 PM at the Red Lake Humanities Center, followed by the first of three-days of pow wows and other activities. Some events were postponed due to rain and held on the following day. However, earlier in the day a Horseshoe Tournament was held at the Redby Community Center. Redby Community Center Horseshoe Tournament Winners 1st Corky Clark (Redby) 2nd Willfred K (Cass Lake) 3rd Josh Neadeau (Red Lake)...

  • Red Lake Celebrates its own Independence Day: Wednesday Afternoon Pow Wow - P52

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 31, 2021

    Red Lake celebrated its own Independence Day on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 starting with a feast at 4 PM at the Red Lake Humanities Center, followed by the first of three-days of pow wows and other activities. Some events were postponed due to rain and held on the following day. However, earlier in the day a Horseshoe Tournament was held at the Redby Community Center. Redby Community Center Horseshoe Tournament Winners 1st Corky Clark (Redby) 2nd Willfred K (Cass Lake) 3rd Josh Neadeau (Red Lake)...

  • Red Lake Celebrates its own Independence Day: Tuesday Evening Pow Wow - P49

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Aug 31, 2021

    Red Lake celebrated its own Independence Day on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 starting with a feast at 4 PM at the Red Lake Humanities Center, followed by the first of three-days of pow wows and other activities. Some events were postponed due to rain and held on the following day. However, earlier in the day a Horseshoe Tournament was held at the Redby Community Center. Redby Community Center Horseshoe Tournament Winners 1st Corky Clark (Redby) 2nd Willfred K (Cass Lake) 3rd Josh Neadeau (Red Lake)...

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