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Shirley Rose McNeal May 8, 1951 ~ September 11, 2019 (age 68) Shirley Rose McNeal, "Waabishkizi" meaning "White Lady", 68, of Red Lake Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 from her home. She was born May 8th, 1951 in Red Lake, MN, the daughter of Ina Mae (Cook) and Herbert McNeal. Shirley attended school in Minneapolis and graduated from North High in 1969. She later moved back to Red Lake and was employed at the area Bemidji BIA and later for the Red Lake I...
When leaders from the Red Lake Band of Chippewa and the city of Minneapolis broke ground Saturday on an affordable housing complex on Cedar Avenue, they were marking a turning point. Mayor Jacob Frey, who has made affordable housing a signature issue, described the ceremony as a key moment in a complicated story arc. A sense of urgency for the project sprang from a sprawling homeless encampment across Hiawatha Avenue, which then gave way to the city's Navigation Center temporary shelter. That sh...
Tribal leaders with the Red Lake Nation broke ground Saturday on a new affordable housing complex, intended to provide stable housing for tribe members and other Native community members in Minneapolis. The complex is being built on the footprint of the Navigation Center, a temporary homeless shelter that was open through the winter to meet the needs of a growing population of people living in tents along Hiawatha Avenue. The development, named "Mino-bimaadiziwin," boasts 110 units, with more...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - Alongside members of Red Lake Nation, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey broke ground on the 110-unit, 100% affordable housing project Saturday afternoon. "Ever since I've been on the council, we've wanted to do something here and now we're finally doing it," said Red Lake Nation Tribal Council Chairman Darrell Seki. The building will be called "Mino-Bimaadiziwin," which translates to "the good life" in Ojibwe. Tribal leaders hope the complex will bring just that to its members....
A large delegation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) visited with the Red Lake Tribal Council at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. An invitation from the Council was sent to the office MN DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen via the tribe's Government Affairs/MN person, (and 2018 endorsed GOP candidate for Lieutenant Governor) Donna Bergstrom. Bergstrom is a Red Lake member living in Duluth. Strommen was serious about networking,...
On the first day of statewide exams this spring, Mike Hamernick, director of Northern Lights Community School, quickly realized he had a problem. One by one that morning, his students came to his office at the charter school in the Iron Range community of Warba and handed him the same thing: a form, signed by a parent, opting them out of taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, or MCAs. http://www.startribune.com/more-minnesota-students-opting-out-of-state-tests/560350...
Nine hours of bloodshed in St. Paul last week left three men dead, a 15-year-old and an adult charged with murder, and a community divided over how to respond to this latest wave of gun violence. Some are rallying behind the increased citywide police presence announced by the mayor and chief on Tuesday. http://www.startribune.com/st-paul-debates-response-after-wave-of-shootings/560354682/...
Born four months premature, Michaela Johnson was so tiny she fit into the palm of her mother's hand. She was blind, suffered from chronic lung disease and had epilepsy. Doctors warned that she might need a ventilator for the rest of her life. http://www.startribune.com/medicaid-waivers-minnesota-disability-county-policies-differ-for-medically-fragile-children/558453052/...
One person died after shots were fired in an officer-involved shooting in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood on Sunday night. Police did not say if anyone was injured or killed but a Star Tribune reporter at the scene saw a body near the vehicles. http://www.startribune.com/intersection-in-st-paul-s-midway-neighborhood-blocked-off-after-possible-shooting/560431782/...
Authorities have long asserted that seat belts and car seats save lives, and Erica Bodell of Cambridge is a firm believer. Almost four years ago, she took a moment to properly secure her daughter, Havana, then 3, in a five-point harness, forward-facing car seat before driving home - and it turned out to be a lifesaving move. http://www.startribune.com/7-year-old-minnesota-girl-is-proof-that-car-seats-save-lives/560419002/...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced Sunday that she has married Tom Weber, a former public radio reporter. "Tom and I were married Saturday afternoon, in front of our family and friends," she said in a tweet. "We're over the moon and can't wait to walk this journey together." http://www.startribune.com/lt-gov-peggy-flanagan-marries-former-public-radio-reporter-tom-weber/560419572/...
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting grant applications for applied crop research that promotes economic growth and environmentally sustainable practices. The MDA anticipates awarding up to $1,050,000 in February 2020 for proposals that will improve agricultural product quality, quantity, or value in Minnesota. Research projects are preferred that support communities of farmers that have experienced inequities or disparities. In addition to underserved agricultural producers, preference will also be g...
SANTA FE: September 13, 2019 -- IAIA Director of Institutional Advancement Danyelle Means (Oglala Lakota), has announced that the IAIA Annual Scholarship Dinner and Auction, held on August 14, 2019, raised at least $354,458 for critically needed scholarship funds that assist IAIA students in reaching their academic and artistic goals. These funds will support 209 students, with the school awarding 520 scholarships this Fall. The Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) honored students, staff,...
RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Girls Varsity Volleyball Team hosted Indus on Thursday, September 12, 2019, winning 3-0 in the best of five sets. Red Lake's Junior Varsity also won their games 2-0. The Lady Warriors will be on the road to Cass Lake on September 17th, host Fond du Lac on September 19th and travel to Kelliher-Northome on September 26th. Full Schedule: https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2019/08/29/sports/red-lake-high-school-volleyball-schedule-2019-updated/825...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors Football Team hosted the Cass Lake Panthers on Thursday, September 5, 2019, taking their second loss of the season. The Warriors showed improvements since their last game against RLCC on both offense and defense. Red Lake will travel to Warroad on September 12th, remain on the road again in Motley on September 20th, before hosting Walker-Hackensack-Akley on September 27th. Full Schedule here: https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2019/08/29/...
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...
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, 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 - 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 Warriors Football Schedule 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...
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...
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, 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....
A class of pesticides linked with declining insect numbers across the globe has similarly negative effects on wild songbird populations, new research suggests. As researchers from Canada's University of Saskatchewan and York University report in the journal Science, white-crowned sparrows exposed to low doses of an insecticide called imidacloprid experienced significant weight loss, leading them to delay seasonal migration and, in turn, lower their chances of successful reproduction and...
WASHINGTON - The National Park Service today announced $524,000 in grants for 12 projects from across the country to support the protection of America's native cultures. Congress appropriates funding for the Tribal Heritage Grant Program through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). The HPF uses revenue from federal oil leases on the Outer Continental Shelf, providing assistance for a broad range of preservation projects without expending tax dollars. "Through these competitive grants," said...
