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WASHINGTON – A day after the bitter fight over his nomination ended in his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh was in his new chambers Sunday, preparing for the arguments the court is to hear as it enters the second week of its term. His supporters hope he can settle into the court’s work, demonstrate that he is an able judge and put accusations of sexual misconduct and questions about his temperament behind him. His critics say the court may never fully recover from a confirmation process marked by raw anger and par...
PHILADELPHIA – The Vikings’ position in the offseason, unique as it was, forced them to hire a new offensive coordinator and make a decision on their starting quarterback after a 13-3 season. They’d played well enough to reach the NFC Championship Game — and help offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur get the Giants’ head coaching job in the process — but weren’t confident enough in Case Keenum’s long-term reliability to make him their long-term QB after he’d taken them to the brink of the Super Bowl. http://www.startribune.com/v...
Police in Eden Prairie are investigating after a man died following a burglary Saturday night. At 10:41 p.m. Saturday, police received a call from a woman who said her home on Jennifer Court had been broken into and a man who was in the home with her was in need of medical attention. http://www.startribune.com/man-dies-after-eden-prairie-home-burglarized/495487601/...
WASHINGTON — Picking up the pieces after a contentious nomination battle, the Senate's majority leader said Sunday that the chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the wrenching debate over sexual misconduct that has swirled around new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. While Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Kavanaugh's confirmation was a shining moment for the GOP heading into next month's pivotal elections, GOP Gov. John Kasich of Ohio predicted "a good year" for Democrats and said he wonders about "the soul of our country" in the l...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Danielle Walker cried on Joe Manchin's shoulder after she shared her story of sexual assault in the senator's office. She thought he listened. The 42-year-old Morgantown woman said she was both devastated and furious when Manchin became the only Democrat in the U.S. Senate to support President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. http://www.startribune.com/manchin-faces-firestorm-at-home-following-kavanaugh-vote/495447381/...
With cold weather setting in, the Minneapolis City Council on Friday passed an emergency measure that's intended to speed up the relocation of the people living at the Hiawatha homeless encampment. "We have human beings living in flimsy tents," said Council Member Abdi Warsame, who brought the motion. "It's a public health hazard. There have already been deaths." http://www.startribune.com/emergency-declaration-by-minneapolis-council-intended-to-speed-up-tent-camp-relocation/495298541/...
The Red Lake Warriors hosted Warroad in their Homecoming Game on Friday, October 5, 2018, losing 48-6....
SULPHUR, Okla. – Educators, linguists, historic preservationists and artists were among those honored during the Chickasaw Nation Arts & Culture Award ceremony Oct. 4 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Dynamic Woman of the Year - Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham was named the 2018 Dynamic Chickasaw Woman of the Year by Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. She is Chair of the Department of Native American Studies at the University of Oklahoma (OU). Her efforts at OU c...
AUSTIN, Texas (October 5, 2018) – In time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-7NATIVE) announced 1,000 callers have now reached out to the helpline for safe, confidential support and resources for domestic violence and dating violence, shining a light on the deep-rooted issues of violence plaguing Tribal communities across the United States. Since March 2017, the StrongHearts Native Helpline has offered a culturally-appropriate space for victims, s...
Lawrence Paul Aitken May 20, 1944 ~ October 4, 2018 (age 74) Bezhigoogaabo aka Lawrence Paul Aitken, age 74, of Leech Lake, Minnesota passed away on October 4th, 2018. Born to Pauline and Charlie Aitken in May of 1944 he grew up in Onigum/Walker alongside his five brothers, one sister, and several cousins. Larry graduated from Haskell Institute, Bemidji State University, and the University of Minnesota Duluth. He dedicated his life to Indian Education by helping establish the Leech Lake Tribal...
ST PAUL - The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) approved $7.3 million in grants and loans for water and sewer projects. Funding for projects in Alden, Two Harbors, Hoyt Lakes, Erskine and Willmar was approved. “Communities across Minnesota face serious water-quality challenges,” said Governor Mark Dayton. “This funding supports improvements that will give residents of Alden, Two Harbors, Hoyt Lakes, Erskine and Willmar access to the clean drinking water they deserve.” “Minnesota communities are utilizing PFA programs to address t...
Isaac "Bug" Littlewolf July 30, 1946 - October 05, 2018 Isaac "Bug" Littlewolf, age 72, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Isaac Littlewolf, who was most commonly known as "Bug", was born on July 30, 1946, to Julia (Johnson) and Isaac Littlewolf Sr., in White Earth, MN. He grew up in the Naytahwaush Community and attended school there. Growing up in the village, he knew everyone, but one...
One of the drive lanes are closed, expect delays for the remainder of today and tomorrow due to some painting that is part of the construction that has been on going at the Bemidji Transfer Station. The Bemidji Transfer Station Scale is also not working due to a Coop hitting a underground power line, currently they are working on fixing the line. Commercial haulers and anyone that needs to use the scale please wait until tomorrow. The Transfer Station Construction is scheduled to be 100% complete by the 5 pm Friday, 5 Oct. Brian Olson Solid...
Albuquerque, NM -- Today, the Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States. In response, New Mexico Congressional candidate Deb Haaland - likely to be the first Native American in Congress - released the following statement: "Today’s vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court was disappointing, with an impact that will reverberate for decades to come. In particular, Mr. Kavanaugh’s confirmation sends a clear message to women and girls: you don’t matter. “The GOP has appointed a man who b...
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible Private NonProfit organizations (PNPs) in Minnesota of the Nov. 5 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for physical damages caused by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding from June 15 through July 11, 2018. PNPs located in Aitkin, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Faribault, Itasca, Jackson, Koochiching, Lake, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Redwood, Renville, Rock, St. Louis, S...
St. Paul, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is investigating the source of a Palmer amaranth plant found growing in Jackson County. In early September, a farmer noticed a suspicious weed in the first few rows of a soybean field adjacent to a utility field road. The weed had survived an herbicide treatment making initial identification difficult. The farmer then contacted the University of Minnesota Extension which submitted the plant for genetic identification. The test has confirmed it was Palmer amaranth. MDA staff have...
St. Paul, Minn. - A USDA Secretarial Disaster Declaration has been issued for seven Minnesota counties affected by excessive rain, flash flooding, and flooding that occurred from June 17 through July 3, 2018. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue has declared Murray County a primary disaster area and the counties of Cottonwood, Lyon, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock have been named contiguous disaster counties. The Secretarial disaster designation makes farm operators in these seven counties eligible for emergency loans from the federal Farm Service...
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. Earlier the Junior Varsity also lost 2-1 in their best of three game set, and the Junior High Team won 2-0. Red Lake is now 3-2 on the season and will be on the road for...
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 27th, travel to Blackduck on October 2nd and host the Circle of Life Academy on October 3rd....
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 on Thursday, September 20 and host Kelliher-Northome on September 27th. Cass Lake is now 3-5 on the seasion....
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 to Red Lake County on September 21, host Warroad on October 5 and travel to Bagley on October 12. WHA is 2-2 on the season....
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 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: 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...