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Articles from the September 29, 2020 edition


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  • Red Lake Tribal Council - Daily update on COVID-19 information

    Sep 29, 2020

    Monday, September 28, 2020 – Daily update on COVID-19 information. (For the next couple weeks, we will be posting written updates to the membership on COVID-19 information.) Red Lake Nation: Active Cases: 6 *(4 in Ponemah and 2 in Redby) Total Cases: 63 Beltrami County: Active Cases: 70 Total Cases: 450 (Note: Red Lake's numbers are also included in Beltrami County numbers) The Red Lake Hospital continues to perform regular COVID testing outside the hospital at the Remote Station. If you have q...

  • Klobuchar, Smith Announce Over $3 Million for Economic Development to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

    Sep 29, 2020

    WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians $3,161,976 for constructing the Adaawe Wigamig Business Incubation Center to promote innovation and strengthen employment opportunities throughout the region. "Now more than ever, communities across our state need support for small businesses, entrepreneurship, and economic development," Klobuchar said. "Native...

  • Minnesota schools grapple with shifts in COVID-19 cases

    Sep 29, 2020

    School officials across the state are wrestling with one of the thorniest questions in pandemic-era education - at what point should they close classrooms in favor of distance learning to slow the spread of COVID-19? Despite state guidelines to help school districts decide whether or when to switch to hybrid or full-time remote learning models, the recommendations are nonbinding, leaving it to district administrators to make the final call amid ever-shifting medical science and fluctuating...

  • Feds to ship millions of tests in bid to reopen K-12 schools

    Sep 29, 2020

    WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urged governors to use them to reopen schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The move to vastly expand U.S. testing comes as confirmed new COVID-19 cases remain elevated at more than 40,000 per day and experts warn of a likely surge in infections during the colder months ahead. It also comes just five weeks before...

  • Minnesota Poll: Walz's approval down from May spike

    Sep 29, 2020

    Gov. Tim Walz's approval rating has fallen to 57%, dipping eight percentage points during a summer of urban unrest and a continuing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll. The survey of likely Minnesota voters also showed that as the coronavirus case count has climbed, so have concerns about the virus. With 97,638 cases and 2,015 deaths recorded in Minnesota, more people said they know family members, friends or acquaintances who have tested positive....

  • Trump's debt raises security worries

    Sep 29, 2020

    WASHINGTON – Revelations that President Donald Trump is personally liable for more than $400 million in debt are casting a shadow over his presidency that ethics experts say raises national security concerns he could be manipulated to sway U.S. policy by organizations or individuals he's indebted to. New scrutiny of Trump, who claims great success as a private businessman, comes after the New York Times reported that tax records show he is personally carrying a staggering amount of debt - i...

  • Amy Coney Barrett is supremely well qualified for the high court

    Sep 29, 2020

    Like many other liberals, I'm devastated by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, which opened the way for President Donald Trump to nominate a third Supreme Court justice in his first term. And I'm revolted by the hypocrisy of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's willingness to confirm Trump's nominee after refusing to even allow a vote on Judge Merrick Garland. Yet these political judgments need to be distinguished from a separate question: what to think about Judge Amy Coney Barrett, whom...

  • India's confirmed coronavirus tally reaches 6 million cases

    Sep 29, 2020

    NEW DELHI - India's confirmed coronavirus tally reached 6 million on Monday, keeping the country second to the United States in number of reported cases. The Health Ministry reported 82,170 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, driving the overall total to 6,074,703. At least 1,039 deaths were recorded in the same period, taking total fatalities up to 95,542. New infections in India are currently being reported faster than anywhere else in the world. The world's second-most populous...

  • Project Veritas video alleges widespread voter fraud in Minn. with U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at head

    Sep 29, 2020

    MINNEAPOLIS - A Project Veritas report on alleged ballot harvesting in the Somali community has Republicans calling for an investigation. The non-profit, conservative website known for using hidden cameras posted a 16-minute video Sunday of a man on July 7 bragging about his car being full of hundreds of ballots for Minneapolis City Councilman Jamal Osman who won his seat in August. "Just today we got 300 ballots for Jamal Osman," he said in a video he allegedly posted online earlier this...

  • Red Lake High School has first football and volleyball practice of 2020 under state mandated guidelines

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 29, 2020

    RED LAKE, MN – At a Special School Board Meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, the Red Lake School Board voted 2-1-2 to allow a modified football and volleyball season this fall, as presented by Activities Director Nolan Desjarlait. On Monday, September 28, 2020, they held their first practice. On Monday, September 21, 2020, the Minnesota State High School League's Board of Directors approved a reconsideration placement of fall activities, a decision that brings football and volleyball b...

  • Red Lake Social Distance Gathering held in Ponemah - P25

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 29, 2020

    PONEMAH, MN - On Saturday, September 5, 2020, a Social Distance Gathering was held at the Ponemah Pow Wpw Grounds from 1 PM until 7 PM. All usual safety measures pertaining to the COVID-19 virus remained in effect during the gathering, which included wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. The one-time event was permitted to have up to 250 participants. Persons coming from off the Reservation were advised to inform Border Security that they would be attending this event. During the day...

  • Red Lake Social Distance Gathering held in Ponemah - P26

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 29, 2020

    PONEMAH, MN - On Saturday, September 5, 2020, a Social Distance Gathering was held at the Ponemah Pow Wpw Grounds from 1 PM until 7 PM. All usual safety measures pertaining to the COVID-19 virus remained in effect during the gathering, which included wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. The one-time event was permitted to have up to 250 participants. Persons coming from off the Reservation were advised to inform Border Security that they would be attending this event. During the day...

  • Looking Back to May 2007 - Red Lake Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 29, 2020

    Looking Back to May 2007 - Red Lake Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation...

  • Looking Back to May 2007 - Red Lake Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 29, 2020

    Looking Back to May 2007 - Red Lake Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation...

  • Looking Back to September 2011 - Red Lake Warrior High School Football against Kellhier-Northome - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 29, 2020

    Looking Back to September 2011 - Red Lake Warrior High School Football against Kellhier-Northome...

  • Looking Back to August 2006 - Back to School Fest - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 29, 2020

    Looking Back to August 2006 - Back to School Fest...

  • CHARTER ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CLASS OF 20 SPECTRUM SCHOLARS

    Sep 29, 2020

    Stamford, CT – September 28, 2020 – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the 20 college juniors who will make up its inaugural class of Spectrum Scholars, the company’s new, two-year educational and mentorship initiative for underrepresented students with financial need. Each student will receive a $20,000 scholarship, a Charter professional mentor and the opportunity to explore an internship with the company. “We would like to congratulate our first-ever class of Spectrum Scholars,” said Rhonda Crichlow, Senior Vice President...

  • Family Drug Court Case Manager - RED LAKE NATION TRIBAL COURTS

    Sep 29, 2020

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Family Drug Court Case Manager RED LAKE NATION TRIBAL COURTS Open: September 29, 2020 Closing: October 16, 2020 @ 12:00 p.m. Primary Function: The Case Manager is responsible for identifying, screening, motivating and monitoring Participants as well as linking them with appropriate mentors and services. The Case manager shall also share weekly updates with the Family Drug Court Team, reports to Court Administrator; full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ. Essential...

  • POLICE OFFICER - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

    Sep 29, 2020

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POLICE OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Open: September 28, 2020-Until filled PRIMARY DUTIES: Performs responsible police work involving the protection and safety of the community through prevention and control of crime, preserving peace, regulating traffic, and providing emergency services; and performs related duties as required. Reports to Captain of Police, full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintains and demonstrates...

  • VICTIM LIAISON OFFICER - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

    Sep 29, 2020

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT VICTIM LIAISON OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Open: September 29, 2020 Closing: October 16, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m. Primary Function: Works within the Office of Victims of Crime Services as a sworn Criminal Investigator with primary emphasis on providing services for victims of crime. Duties will include, but not limited to: Serving as the responding Officer on Domestic Violence calls and engaging advocacy early on within the call; serving Orders for Protection, Restraining...

  • Ojibwe Language and Culture Teacher - Red Lake School District, ISD#38

    Sep 29, 2020

    Employment Opportunity Red Lake School District, ISD#38 P.O. Box 499, Red Lake, MN 56671 218-679-3353 Position Title: Ojibwe Language and Culture Teacher - Supervisor: Principal Bargaining Group: Teachers Revised: 02/11/2016 Terms: Per Teachers' Master Agreement Qualifications: Current Minnesota Teaching Licensure, Bachelor of Arts Degrees in K-8 Education, and in American Indian Language and Culture. Previous teaching experience required. Fluent Ojibwe speaker preferred. Position Overview: The...

  • NAJA announces 2020 National Native Media Award winners

    Sep 29, 2020

    NORMAN, Okla. -- The Native American Journalists Association will present more than 250 awards recognizing the best coverage of Indian Country during the 2020 National Native Media Awards virtual ceremony set for 3 p.m. CST on Thursday, Oct. 15 via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAJA has postponed the 2020 National Native Media Conference until Sept. 15-19, 2021 in Phoenix. All award winners will be recognized during the virtual ceremony and participants may register in advance...

  • Very first tribally-owned dispensary in Michigan heading to Bay Mills

    Sep 29, 2020

    BAY MILLS — Bay Mills Indian Community is taking the lead in the tribally-owned recreational marijuana market as the community will open their first retail marijuana facility. The facility will be named Northern Light Cannabis Company, thanks to tribal community member Sierra Hascall, and is a 100% tribal-owned venture. It will be a source of job creation and economic development for Bay Mills. Northern Light Cannabis will be an “all-in-one” business and will be the site for growing, processing, testing and sale of the product at the M-28/I-75...

  • NAC: Will the 2020 Census accurately count Native Americans?

    Sep 29, 2020

    The deadline for all U.S. residents to fill out the 2020 Census is approaching fast. Census officials are scrambling to collect information on Native Americans in time. A last-minute court decision extended the deadline to the end of October. The Trump Administration sought to end Census data collection September 30. Census watchers still worry the coronavirus pandemic and other barriers will make it hard for Native Americans, traditionally one of the most undercounted populations in the Census, to be adequately represented. Billions of...

  • Chehalis Tribe opens distillery after overturning centuries-old prohibition

    Sep 29, 2020

    A new distillery will soon begin making whiskey, vodka and gin on Chehalis tribal land in Western Washington. It’s the first legal, Native American-owned distillery to open on tribal land in the nation. The Chehalis Tribe’s effort to diversify its economy by joining the craft spirits boom had to first overcome a nearly two century old prohibition on liquor production in Indian Country. The new Talking Cedar brew pub and distillery rises just a block away from an Interstate 5 off-ramp between Olympia and Chehalis. Chehalis Tribal Ent...

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