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Articles from the September 2, 2015 edition


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  • Douglas William Needham

    Sep 2, 2015

    Douglas William Needham Born: January 25, 1955 Died: August 31, 2015 Douglas William Needham, 60, of Ft. Ripley, MN died Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Red Lake Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 4, 2015 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Red Lake, Minnesota. A wake will begin at 10:00am, Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Red Lake Community Center in Red Lake, MN and will continue until the time of the service. Interment will be at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemeter...

  • Schools looking to close the gap: Annual results issued for achievement gaps, graduation rates

    Sep 2, 2015

    BEMIDJI -- Numbers released by the Minnesota Department of Education on Tuesday show some area schools flourishing, and others faltering, when it comes to issues such as achievement gaps and graduation rates. The state’s annual Multiple Measurements Ratings score Title I schools in student proficiency on state exams, student growth over time, reduction of achievement gaps and, at the high school level, graduation rates. Schools receive designations by performing above or below state averages; from least to most desirable, they are Priority, F...

  • All Red Lake Disctict #38 Schools back in session

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    All Red Lake District #38 Schools held orientation and registration on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. They include Red Lake High School, Red Lake Middle School, Red Lake Elementary School, the Early Childhood Center and the Ponemah School. Regular classes will begin on Wednesday, September 2, 2015....

  • SMSC and MAZON partner with University of Arkansas School of Law on first-of-its-kind project to develop model tribal food codes

    Sep 2, 2015

    MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - A landmark project to enhance tribal food sovereignty was unveiled today as the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) and MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger announce their collaboration with the University of Arkansas School of Law as part of the tribe's Seeds of Native Health initiative. Due to a long history of limited access to nutritious food, Native Americans suffer with obesity, diabetes, and other nutritional health problems at disproportionate rates compared...

  • Welcome Back to School Breakfast held in Red Lake - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - A Welcome Back to School Breakfast was held at the Red Lake Casino Event Center on Monday morning, August 31, 2015. All Red Lake School District employees were in attendance, with the first day of school and orientation set for Tuesday, September 1st. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anne Lundquist welcomed all staff members, followed by the invocation and welcome by Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. Introductions of new staff members were presented by Superintendent...

  • 3rd Annual Seven Clans Car Show held in Red Lake - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - The Seven Clans Casino held their 3rd Annual Car Show on Saturday beginning at 10 AM, August 29, 2015. Over 50 vehicles were on display, each with a chance to win cash and door prizes and trophies. A free outdoor concert also took place late in the afternoon with Elvis impersonator Travis LeDoyt. There was free admission to all activities for the public, and throughout the day men, women and children came out to see the many styles of vehicles on display....

  • Warriors lose home opener to Blackduck 53-20 - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    The Red Lake Warriors played their first home game of the season on Friday, August 28, 2015, falling to the Blackduck Drakes 53-20. Rob McClain Jr. had all three touchdowns for the Warriors, one on an offensive pass, and two on defense--an interception and a fumble recovery. The loss put them at 0-2 on the season, as they lost their first game at Fosston on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Red Lake will travel to Blackduck on Monday, August 31 for both a Junior Varsity and Varsity game beginning at 5...

  • Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow: Friday Night Session - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    The Red Lake Fair and Pow Wow was held on the weekend of August 21, 2015, with activities taking place all weekend long, along with the Pow Wow. Because of rain, the pow wow had to be moved from the new pow wow arena to the Humanities Center. Red Lake Nation 2015 Fair & Pow Wow Parade Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylTWhevkxxkMcSklkmEUfr2ckmMUKgxNeXyc9UydLOA/pub...

  • Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow; The Parade - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    The Red Lake Fair and Pow Wow was held on the weekend of August 21, 2015, with activities taking place all weekend long, along with the Pow Wow. Because of rain, the pow wow had to be moved from the new pow wow arena to the Humanities Center. Red Lake Nation 2015 Fair & Pow Wow Parade Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylTWhevkxxkMcSklkmEUfr2ckmMUKgxNeXyc9UydLOA/pub...

  • Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow; Fair Exhibits - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    The Red Lake Fair and Pow Wow was held on the weekend of August 21, 2015, with activities taking place all weekend long, along with the Pow Wow. Fair exhibits were on display at the Red Lake Community Center. Because of rain, the pow wow had to be moved from the new pow wow arena to the Humanities Center....

  • Kaishauna Sky Thunder Memorial Walk/Run Against Drunk Driving held in Redby - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    The Annual Kaishauna Sky Thunder Memorial Walk/Run Against Drunk Driving began in Shamahgun on Thursday, August 20, 2015, and concluded at the Redby Community Center where a Memorial Dinner was held....

  • Red Lake DNR has Annual "Take a Kid Fishing" event at Fuller's Lake - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    The Red Lake DNR held its Annual "Take a Kid Fishing" event at Fuller's Lake in Red Lake on Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The event was geared for those 5 years-old through 12 years-old About 300 kids and parents came out to the event, which provided fishing rods to the kids, a fishing experience on a boat, along with lunch and school supplies. Not expecting as many kids as attended, the DNR did the best they could with what they had, and were very apologetic for running out of...

  • Grand Opening Ceremonies held for Red Lake Nation Capitol - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - Grand Opening Ceremonies were held for the new Red Lake Nation Capitol on Monday, August 17, 2015 in Red Lake. The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians dedicated their new Government Center, Red Lake Nation College, Pow Wow Grounds and new Veteran's Memorial. One -hour film "The Red Lake Nation Capitol" will be released on Thursday, August 20, 2015 by RLNN, and a link will be provided here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xdqjboLxbw...

  • Grand Opening Ceremonies held for Red Lake Nation Capitol - Set 2 - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    RED LAKE, MN - Grand Opening Ceremonies were held for the new Red Lake Nation Capitol on Monday, August 17, 2015 in Red Lake. The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians dedicated their new Government Center, Red Lake Nation College, Pow Wow Grounds and new Veteran's Memorial. One -hour film "The Red Lake Nation Capitol" will be released on Thursday, August 20, 2015 by RLNN, and a link will be provided here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xdqjboLxbw...

  • Motherland Block Party held at West End Park in Red Lake - P24

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    The Motherland Block Party was held on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the West End Park in Red Lake....

  • Annual Community Health Day held in Red Lake - P24

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    The Annual Community Health Day was held on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Red Lake Humanities Center....

  • 2015 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration held in Ponemah: Monday Night Session - P42

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 2, 2015

    8 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration held in Ponemah on July 6-8, 2015. Winners of the Red Lake Nation Independence Day Pow Wow: http://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2015/07/10/news/winners-of-the-red-lake-nation-independence-day-pow-wow/37103.html Winners of the Red Lake Nation Independence Day Parade: http://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2015/07/10/news/winners-of-the-red-lake-nation-independence-day-parade/37104.html...

  • September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

    Sep 2, 2015

    MINNEAPOLIS – When your dog is reluctant to go for a walk or your cat suddenly starts hiding for hours at a time, there could be a very simple explanation for their unusual behavior: pain. Pain is obvious when we feel it ourselves, but our pets’ pain often stays hidden. Unlike your human friends and relatives, dogs and cats are never going to say, “Oh, my aching back.” September has been designated “Animal Pain Awareness Month” by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, and doctors from BluePearl Veterinary Partners ar...

  • This Labor Day Holiday, BoatUS Survey Shows 91% of Boaters Want Ethanol-Free Gas

    Sep 2, 2015

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. September 1, 2015 – As boaters head into the Labor Day weekend and fill up their boat’s gas tank for one last hurrah of the season, a vast majority say they want ethanol-free gas, but only about half surveyed by the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) say it is available to them at marinas and gas stations. This means that boaters are filling up with a gasoline mixture of 10 percent ethanol, or E10 fuel. While the federal government says this fuel is safe for boats – and is even looking to mandate higher use o...

  • BEMIDJI AREA ARTS ENDOWMENT PRESENTS OOH LA LA FOR THE ARTS FUNDRAISER

    Sep 2, 2015

    Bemidji, MN – September 1, 2015 – The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment (BAAE), a component fund of Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF), proudly presents the first annual Ooh La La for the Arts on Sunday, October 4, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – at Sparkling Waters restaurant, 824 Paul Bunyan Drive, Bemidji. The public is invited to join BAAE for an evening of food, fun and entertainment to celebrate the arts in Bemidji. The event’s proceeds will fund the general endowment, which provides $15,000 - $20,000 in grants to local arts organizations each year. T...

  • Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Receives $3 Million Investment from ArtPlace America to Incorporate Arts & Culture into its Community Development Work

    Sep 2, 2015

    President Obama highlights ArtPlace's Community Development Investments - a new grant program to aid local organizations in deploying creative placemaking strategies to shape the social, physical, and economic futures of their communities ZUNI PUEBLO, NM – Aug. 31, 2015 – Today, President Obama announced that the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project [ https://www.zyep.org/ ](ZYEP) is one of six organizations selected to participate in the ArtPlace America Community Development Investments [ http://www.artplaceamerica.org/ ](CDI) program. Over the cou...

  • GROUP SALES/BANQUET COORDINATOR - Seven Clans Casinos – Thief River Falls

    Sep 2, 2015

    **EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING** GROUP SALES/BANQUET COORDINATOR RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos – Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: September 1, 2015 CLOSES: September 15, 2015 SCOPE OF POSITION Position reports to General Manager. Position is responsible to coordinate functions/events within departments of Seven Clans Casinos. Other duties may be assigned as needed by supervisor. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinates all promotional and guest services sup...

  • AREA VOLLEYBALL: Drakes and Panthers pick up wins

    Sep 2, 2015

    OAKLEE — The Cass Lake-Bena High School volleyball team opened up its season with a 3-1 win at Red Lake County Central Tuesday. The Panthers (1-0) started out with a 25-23 loss, but rebounded to take the next three sets 25-21, 25-21 and 25-9. Tia Dahmen led Cass Lake-Bena with 15 kills while Elizabeth Pemberton drove home 10 and Shelia DeVault directed the offense with 24 assists. Sunshyne Kingbird and Danica Staples each added three services aces. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/3830323-area-volleyball-drakes-and-panth...

  • Target cuts another 235 Twin Cities jobs

    Sep 2, 2015

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Target laid off another 235 headquarters employees on Tuesday. The Minneapolis-based retailer has now laid off nearly 2,100 Twin Cities workers since March. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/3830104-target-cuts-another-235-twin-cities-jobs...

  • BPD car seat giveaway

    Sep 2, 2015

    BEMIDJI -- The Bemidji Police Department received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and Office of Traffic Safety for child safety seats. These seats are to be provided to low-income families. The Bemidji Police Department will be holding a car seat giveaway from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 The giveaway is by appointment only and there are a limited number of seats. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/3830101-bpd-car-seat-giveaway...

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