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  • Travis Max Jr.

    Sep 4, 2019

    Travis Max Jr. 10-8-1986 - Thursday, August 29, 2019 Service Information Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Community Center Wednesday, September 4, 2019 12:00 (Noon) Visitation Information Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Community Center Sun 9/1 & Mon 9/2 & Tues 9/3 All Night beginning @ 7:00 PM Travis Wayne Max Jr. 10/08/1986 was born in Sisseton, South Dakota to Travis Wayne Max Sr. and Crystal Has The Eagle. He grew up on the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Reservation, where he attended local schools. Tiospa Zina...

  • State cancels contracting process for health care programs

    Sep 4, 2019

    The Minnesota Department of Human Services today told health plans it is cancelling its request for proposals for health coverage for families and children in 80 Greater Minnesota counties and seniors across the state. Instead, DHS will enter into negotiations to renew the current contracts for next year. The contracts cover an estimated 400,000 Minnesotans. For more than a decade, DHS competitively bid health care contracts, which involves review by counties and the Minnesota Department of Health. Competitive bidding and other reforms saved th...

  • Black bear kills woman on remote Rainy Lake island in Ontario

    Sep 4, 2019

    A woman staying at a family cabin on a Rainy Lake island was killed by a black bear in what experts said was an extremely rare attack. The remote family cabin on Red Pine Island is in Canadian waters, about a quarter-mile north of the international border that divides Rainy Lake and about 10 miles northeast of International Falls, Minn. http://www.startribune.com/black-bear-kills-woman-on-remote-rainy-lake-island-in-ontario/559308792/...

  • 'Total devastation': Hurricane slams parts of the Bahamas

    Sep 4, 2019

    FREEPORT, Bahamas - Relief officials reported scenes of utter ruin Tuesday in parts of the Bahamas and rushed to deal with an unfolding humanitarian crisis in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the most powerful storm on record ever to hit the islands. At least seven deaths were reported, with the full scope of the disaster still unknown. The storm's punishing winds and muddy brown floodwaters destroyed or severely damaged thousands of homes, crippled hospitals and trapped people in attics....

  • St. Paul police hunt for suspects in 'brazen,' 'lawless' shooting outside Minnesota State Fair

    Sep 4, 2019

    The final evening of the Minnesota State Fair was tainted by violence inside and outside that authorities Tuesday were still trying to unravel. Three men were shot outside its main entrance and a woman was critically injured when she was struck by a car whose driver was then mobbed by a group of people at the scene. In a panic, he threatened to shoot them if they broke his car window. http://www.startribune.com/st-paul-police-continue-search-for-suspects-after-chaotic-shootin...

  • Appeals court: Duluth police officer fired for excessive force can keep job

    Sep 4, 2019

    The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected Duluth’s attempt in 2017 to fire a police officer for dragging a man along the floor by his handcuffs, affirming a district-court decision that the officer should keep his job. The three-judge panel hearing the appeal ruled it did not have justification to overturn the decision of the third-party arbitrator who first heard the dispute. The ruling comes after a Minnesota Supreme Court decision made earlier this year that also raised broader questions about the authority of labor arbitrators, w...

  • Lawsuit: Suburban Minnesota school district turned 'blind eye' to racist bullying

    Sep 4, 2019

    In a suburban Minnesota school district in turmoil over a series of racist incidents, a group of black students and alumni say administrators and teachers knowingly allowed white students to discriminate against them for years, hindering their education and inflicting emotional abuse. In a federal lawsuit, the current and former students allege Eastern Carver County Schools "turned a blind eye" as they endured physical assaults, death threats and racial slurs, such as being called a "monkey" or...

  • Patients hospitalized in 8 Minnesota vaping cases used THC

    Sep 4, 2019

    State and federal health investigators are focusing on illicit THC compounds as they search for the cause of a rash of vaping-related respiratory illnesses that struck teens and young adults this summer. Health officials have interviewed eight of 15 patients in Minnesota who have been hospitalized for severe respiratory illnesses with confirmed links to vaping. All inhaled THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana that creates a sensation of being high, said Richard Danila, epidemiology program manager for the Minnesota Department of Health....

  • A day of firsts marks opening day for Minnesota schools

    Sep 4, 2019

    A new school year got underway Tuesday for a majority of Minnesota students, and across the metro area the accent was on the new. New shoes. New start times. New principals. New clothes — even uniforms pulled together at the last minute. http://www.startribune.com/a-day-of-firsts-marks-opening-day-for-minnesota-schools/559286542/?refresh=true...

  • NYC declares end to largest measles outbreak in nation

    Sep 4, 2019

    New York City's largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years is over, city officials said Tuesday. The city spent more than $6 million, deployed more than 500 staff and issued a mandatory vaccination order for people living and working in four Brooklyn neighborhoods. The outbreak of a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease was heavily concentrated in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, where misinformation about the safety and effectiveness of the measles, mumps and rubella...

  • Pentagon approves military construction cash for border wall

    Sep 4, 2019

    WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border. Pentagon officials would not say which 127 projects will be affected, but said details will be available Wednesday after members of Congress are notified. They said half the money will come from military projects in the U.S., and the rest will come from projects in other countries....

  • Red Lake opens Girls Volleyball Season with loss to Laporte in home opener

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Girls Varsity Volleyball Team opened their season on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, losing 3-0 in their Home Opener to Laporte. Red Lake's Junior High won their games 2-0, while the Junior Varsity lost 2-0. The Lady Warriors will host Indus on September 12th, travel to Cass Lake on September 17th before hosting Fond du Lac on September 19th. Full Schedule: https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2019/08/29/sports/red-lake-high-school-volleyball-schedu...

  • PFA Awards $7.5 Million in two Greater Minnesota Communities

    Sep 4, 2019

    ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) announced today that Le Sueur County and the City of Pipestone will both receive awards for water infrastructure projects.  “These water projects will protect Minnesota’s waterways and provide reliable water systems,” said Governor Tim Walz. “This is a perfect example of how state programs can help protect natural resources and improve infrastructure.”  “Making sure Minnesotans have access to water is one of the most important responsibilities of government.” said Steve Grove,...

  • Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Friday Night Session - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Friday Night Session New Ponemah Labor Day Royalty Treyson Cloud and Jasinda Kingbird Obaashiing Singing Contest 2019 6th Little Bear points 1411 5th Wild Horse points 1511 4th Tomahawk Circle points 1512 3rd Southern Boyz points 1553 2nd Midnite Express points 1586 1st. MoTown points 1647 Men's Grass Dance Winners 1st Rusty Gillette 2nd Jon TakenAlive 3rd Joel Wood 4th Zach Redbear 5th Gabe Desrosiers Men's Chicken Winners 1st Daniel J Isham 2nd Lee Goodman Jr 3rd...

  • Red Lake Boys & Girls Club making changes - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    The Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls Club was closed for the last week so that staff could make some changes to their building as a better means of serving their members in the upcoming year. They also brought in Anishinaabe Artist Jon Thunder for a residency with the kids and he painted a mural in the gym....

  • Back to School Event held on Thursday at Red Lake High School Cage area - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The yearly "Back to School" Event was held on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Red Lake High School Cage area from 11 AM to 2 PM. The event featured carnival games, DJ Music, face painting, prizes and more, including school supplies and lunch. It was sponsored by Red Lake Chemical Health Programs....

  • Red Lake Warriors lose football Home Opener to Red Lake County Central 50-0 - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors Football Team played host to Red Lake County Central on Thursday, August 29, 2019, as the Rebels scored quickly and dominated on both offense and defense. Red Lake County Central kept the Warriors out of the end-zone to the end, giving them the 50-0 win. The Warriors will host Cass Lake on Thursday, September 5th, travel to Warroad on September 12th and be on the road again in Motley on September 20th....

  • Red Lake Fair 2019 - Saturday Afternoon Pow Wow - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    New Red Lake Nation Royalty 2019-2020 Sr. Miss Red Lake Nation - Elise White Sr. Brave - Sidney Kingbird Jr. Miss Red Lake Nation - Natanne Caldwell Jr. Brave - Cade Dow Horseshoe Tournament 2019 Mens & Womens single $300, $200, $100 Mixed Doubles $600 $400 $200 Boys & Girls singles $100, $75, 50 Mixed Doubles - 1st Wilfred & Cheryl Kopela, 2nd Corky Clark & Raven Roberts, 3rd Matthew Johnson & Daisey Nelson Mens - 1st Wilfred Kopela, 2nd Will Kingbird, 3rd Corey Whitefeather Sr. (No pic 1...

  • Red Lake Fair 2019 - Youth Activities - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    New Red Lake Nation Royalty 2019-2020 Sr. Miss Red Lake Nation - Elise White Sr. Brave - Sidney Kingbird Jr. Miss Red Lake Nation - Natanne Caldwell Jr. Brave - Cade Dow Horseshoe Tournament 2019 Mens & Womens single $300, $200, $100 Mixed Doubles $600 $400 $200 Boys & Girls singles $100, $75, 50 Mixed Doubles - 1st Wilfred & Cheryl Kopela, 2nd Corky Clark & Raven Roberts, 3rd Matthew Johnson & Daisey Nelson Mens - 1st Wilfred Kopela, 2nd Will Kingbird, 3rd Corey Whitefeather Sr. (No pic 1...

  • Red Lake Fair 2019 - Saturday Parade - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    New Red Lake Nation Royalty 2019-2020 Sr. Miss Red Lake Nation - Elise White Sr. Brave - Sidney Kingbird Jr. Miss Red Lake Nation - Natanne Caldwell Jr. Brave - Cade Dow Horseshoe Tournament 2019 Mens & Womens single $300, $200, $100 Mixed Doubles $600 $400 $200 Boys & Girls singles $100, $75, 50 Mixed Doubles - 1st Wilfred & Cheryl Kopela, 2nd Corky Clark & Raven Roberts, 3rd Matthew Johnson & Daisey Nelson Mens - 1st Wilfred Kopela, 2nd Will Kingbird, 3rd Corey Whitefeather Sr. (No pic 1...

  • Red Lake Fair 2019 - Friday Night Pow Wow - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    New Red Lake Nation Royalty 2019-2020 Sr. Miss Red Lake Nation - Elise White Sr. Brave - Sidney Kingbird Jr. Miss Red Lake Nation - Natanne Caldwell Jr. Brave - Cade Dow Horseshoe Tournament 2019 Mens & Womens single $300, $200, $100 Mixed Doubles $600 $400 $200 Boys & Girls singles $100, $75, 50 Mixed Doubles - 1st Wilfred & Cheryl Kopela, 2nd Corky Clark & Raven Roberts, 3rd Matthew Johnson & Daisey Nelson Mens - 1st Wilfred Kopela, 2nd Will Kingbird, 3rd Corey Whitefeather Sr. (No pic 1...

  • Cops & Bobbers event put on by Red Lake Police Department, Conservation and Red Lake DNR - P14

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The annual Cops & Bobbers event was held by the Red Lake Police Department, Conservation and Red Lake DNR on Tuesday, August 14, 2019, at Fuller's Lake. Starting at 10 AM, organizers of the event handed out fishing rods and bait to kids 6-12 years old, allowing them to fish from boats on Fuller's Lake, along with lunch near the noon hour and free school supplies. There were nearly 200 participants throughout the day....

  • Red Lake Boys & Girls Club Hosts National Night Out - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Boys & Girls Club held National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at their facility. Numerous activities took place throughout the evening, including bounce houses, a BBQ, several youth games and drawings for the kids. National Night Out is a family event at the Club towards the end of every summer. It is a fun event for families that involves food, games, and other great activities! There were well over 100 kids with their parents, and newly hired Director Tom...

  • 23rd Annual Sobriety Run started from Red Lake Pow Wow Grounds - P25

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    RED LAKE, MN - "Mind, Body, Spirit" is the theme of the 23rd Annual Spirit Run, formerly "Sobriety Run" sponsored by the Red Lake Chemical Health programs of Red Lake. The Leech Lake Youth Chemical Dependency Prevention Programs and the Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center of Sawyer, Minnesota also co-sponsored the event. The 200-mile journey kicked off with an opening ceremony and remarks at 10:00 a.m. July 31st at the Red Lake Pow wow grounds and will conclude on August 3rd in Sawyer, MN where...

  • 30th Annual Community Health Day held in Red Lake - P33

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 4, 2019

    RED LAKE - The 30th Annual Community Health Day was held in Red Lake on Thursday, July 25, 2019, beginning with a Hike for Health from the Red Lake Hospital Compound to the Red Lake Humanities Center. At 10 AM inside and outside of the Humanities, numerous Programs and Exhibitors were set up to provide information on good health a healthy lifestyles. After a chicken dinner at about noon, youth activities were held at the Red Lake football field, giving youth participants opportunities to earn...

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