Articles from the October 1, 2018 edition
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Wambli Chanten "Eagle Heart" DuBois
Wambli Chanten "Eagle Heart" DuBois August 18, 1992 - September 25, 2018 Wambli Chanten DuBois (Eagle Heart) 26 of Fort Totten, ND passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. The Wake for Wambli will be held at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND on Sunday, September 30, 2018...
Margaret Ann Shodean
Margaret Ann Shodean March 2, 1938 - Friday, September 28, 2018 Service Information Church of Blessed Kateri-Minneapolis, MN Friday, October 5, 2018 11:00 A.M. Visitation Information Church of Blessed Kateri-Minneapolis, MN Thursday, October 4, 2018 beginning at 5:00 P.M. Margaret Ann Shodean, age 80, of Minneapolis Journeyed...
Bill Frank Tuttle
Bill Frank Tuttle July 6, 1962 ~ September 28, 2018 (age 56) Bill Frank Tuttle, "Misko Animikii" which means "Red Thunderbird" age 56, of Cass Lake, Minnesota journeyed home on Friday, September 28, 2018 from the Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN. He was born to Karen Anne (Jones) and James Tuttle, Jr. on July 6, 1962 in...
Marlow Vincent LaBatte Sr.
Marlow Vincent LaBatte Sr. December 15, 1956 - Thursday, September 27, 2018 Service Information Multi Purpose Building Upper Sioux Community Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 11:00 A.M. Visitation Information Multi Purpose Building Upper Sioux Community Sun 9/30 & Mon 10/1 Beginning at 6;00 P.M. Marlow Vincent LaBatte Sr., age 61...
Hundreds of migrant children quietly moved to a tent camp on the Texas border
In shelters from Kansas to New York, hundreds of migrant children have been roused in the middle of the night in recent weeks and loaded onto buses with backpacks and snacks for a cross-country journey to their new home: a barren tent city on a sprawling patch of desert in West Texas. Until now, most unauthorized children being held by federal immigration authorities had been...
Needle-related infections soar in Minnesota as opioid epidemic lingers
Costly and dangerous heroin-related infections have risen sharply in Minnesota since 2010, a frightening but little-noticed byproduct of the state’s opioid epidemic that is presenting local hospitals with patients who need lengthy and expensive treatment. Since 2010, for example, admissions at Minnesota hospitals for heart valve infections among drug users have more than...
Over 800 dead in Indonesia quake and tsunami; toll may rise
PALU, Indonesia — Rescuers struggled Sunday to reach victims in several large coastal towns in Indonesia that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami, and authorities feared that the toll of more than 800 confirmed dead would rise. With the area largely cut off by damaged roads and downed communications lines, military and commercial aircraft were delivering some aid and...
18-year-old visiting Bemidji State dies after apparent fall from residence hall
An 18-year-old man was found dead after an apparent fall from a residence hall at Bemidji State University, officials said Sunday. Officials have identified the man as a visitor not enrolled at BSU. According to a statement, Bemidji police officers were called to Tamarack Hall, a 12-story building on campus, about an injured person lying on the ground. Efforts to provide...
Northern Minn. man sentenced for fatally punching 23-month-old son in head
A northern Minnesota man suspected of long-running child abuse has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatally hitting his 23-month-old son. Gary W. Jackson Jr., 26, of Redby, was sentenced in federal court in Bemidji on Thursday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of Darren Earl Lee Jackson. http://www.startribune...
California's tough net neutrality bill prompts US lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the nation's toughest net neutrality measure Sunday, requiring internet providers to maintain a level playing field online. The move prompted an immediate lawsuit by the Trump administration. Advocates of net neutrality hope the new law in the home of the global technology industry will have national implications by...
A small business closes, but the progress continues on multicultural Franklin Avenue
A few weeks ago, Roger Beck closed the flower shop he had operated for 14 years on E. Franklin Avenue. Beck, who had owned the business for 26 years and previously operated downtown, said last week that he was grateful for great clients and four employees who have now moved to other jobs. He said it was time for the next, unspecified chapter in his career. h...
Programs teach Minnesota's American Indian youth the warning signs of suicide
A group of middle-schoolers shared colorful markers as they designed poster boards spread around two wooden tables scattered with glitter and informational packets. It was craft time for the teens, who were participating in an American Indian program called Keep the Fire Alive. On her white poster board, Nalia Segura, 13, used a pencil to shade in long, dark hair on a...
BP: Patrolling for applicants: Law enforcement agencies statewide see a decrease in those applying for positions
BEMIDJI—For one reason or another, there aren't as many people who want to work in law enforcement as there once were. Along with agencies across the country, the Bemidji Police Department, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office, and even the Minnesota State Patrol have seen the number of applicants for their various positions decrease over recent years. Authorities on the...
BP: 18-year-old dies after apparent fall from BSU dorm
BEMIDJI -- An 18-year-old man died early Sunday morning after an apparent fall at a Bemidji State University dorm. Bemidji Police were called to Tamarack Hall at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, where they found a bleeding 18-year old male who “appeared to have been the victim of a fall from a high elevation,” according to police department staff. Life-saving efforts by officers...
By Big budget cuts, layoffs at White Earth reservation, including police force
MAHNOMEN, Minn.—The White Earth Tribal Council has taken drastic action to balance the reservation's 2019 budget — laying off 25 employees and slashing some departmental budgets by up to 40 percent. The action is needed to balance a $12 million general fund deficit, caused by "four years of deficit spending by the previous administration," according to a tribal news...
5th Annual "Scruff" Scramble held at Castle Highlands Golf Course in Bemidji
The 5th Annual "Scruff" Scramble was held at Castle Highlands Golf Course in Bemidji on Saturday, September 29, 2018. 5th Annual Scruff Scramble winners MENS 1st place - Geoff Pierre team $1,000 2nd place - BJ Curtis team $800 3rd place - Mike Jourdain team $600 MIXED 1st place - Char Roberts team $800 2nd place - Cheryl...
"Meet and Greet" held at new Oshkiimaajitahdah Bemijigamaag Office - P2
BEMIDJI, MN - On Thursday, September 27, 2018, beginning at 10 AM, the Oshkiimaajitahdah Bemijigamaag Office held a "Meet and Greet" at their new building located at 520, 4th St. NW in Bemidji. Now they will be able to offer their services at their original Redby location, as well as at this new location in Bemidji. Some of...
Lady Warriors come out on top in 3-2 win over tough Kelliher-Northome Mustangs - P2
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors, coming off a win on September 20th at home over Fon du lac, held off Kelliher-Northome on Thursday, September 27th in five-games to take the victory. Red Lake won the first game, lost the second, won the third game and lost the fourth to set up the final fifth game. winning the set 15-13....
Lady Warriors hold off Fon du Lac in three game set - P7
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors, coming off a tough loss to Cass Lake on Tuesday, held off Fon du Lac on Thursday, September 20th in three games to take the victory. Earlier the Junior Varsity also won 2-0 in their best of three game set. Red Lake is now 2-2 on the season and will host host Kelliher-Northome on September...
Lady Warriors edged out by Cass Lake 3-2 in Red Lake - P9
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Cass Lake on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, winning the first and third set, but losing the second, fourth and fifth set. Prior to the varsity game, the Jr. High and Jr. Varsity defeated were both victorious in two games. Red Lake is now 1-2 on the season and will host host Fon du Lac...
Warriors fall to Walker-Hackensack-Akley in home opener 47-0 - P11
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warrior Football team has their home opener on Friday, September 14, 2018, losing their third game of the season. The Warriors had to forfeit their first game on August 31 with Badger/Greenbush/Middle River because of a bus driver issue, and lost to Cass Lake-Bena on September 7, 38-14. They will travel...
Lady Warriors win home opener against Indus - P12
The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Indus on Thursday, September 13, 2018, winning the set in 3 games. Earlier, the JV defeated Indus in two games. Red Lake is now 1-1 on the season and will host Cass Lake on September 18, host Fon du Lac on September 20 and host Kelliher-Northome on September 27th....
Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow: Saturday Afternoon Session - P21
Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow: Saturday Afternoon Session The new 2018-19 O-Bah-Shiing (Ponemah) Labor Day Royalty. Princess: Jade Cloud Brave: KaVern Kingbird Obashing Singing Contest 1st Place-Warpaint 2nd Place-High Noon 3rd Place-Southern Boyz 4th Place-Standing Horse 5th Place-Red Willow 6th Place-Pipestone...
Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow: Friday Evening Session - P21
Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow: Saturday Afternoon Session The new 2018-19 O-Bah-Shiing (Ponemah) Labor Day Royalty. Princess: Jade Cloud Brave: KaVern Kingbird Obashing Singing Contest 1st Place-Warpaint 2nd Place-High Noon 3rd Place-Southern Boyz 4th Place-Standing Horse 5th Place-Red Willow 6th Place-Pipestone...
Red Lake Fair and Pow Wow - Saturday Afternoon Session - P26
Red Lake Fair and Pow Wow - Saturday Afternoon Session...
