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Articles from the October 18, 2011 edition


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  • Ramona Jean Sumner-Roy

    Oct 18, 2011

    Ramona Jean Sumner-Roy, 39, of Red Lake, MN died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at her home in Red Lake. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Red Lake, MN with Fr. Jerry Rogers officiating. A wake will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Little Rock Community Center and continue until the time of services on Thursday. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Red Lake, MN. The Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Ser...

  • New Friendly and Colorful Welcome to Be Erected at Red Lake South Border

    Michael Meuers|Oct 18, 2011

    A new welcome sign designed and painted by Patrick Desjarlait will be erected by Ross Lewis Sign Company on Tuesday morning October 18 beginning at 9:30 AM. It is expected that the steel frame will take between two and three hours to erect. The boards with the painting on them is expected to be in process between noon and 1 PM. The colorful sign measures 10 x 18 feet. It was painted by Red Lake High School art teacher and artist Patrick Desjarlait. A total of four signs with this same painting...

  • Skateboard Parks On the Drawing Board

    Michael Meuers|Oct 18, 2011

    “Two new skate parks, one in Red Lake and another in Ponemah are on the drawing board and should be completed in 2012,” said Red Lake Tribal Chairman Floyd Jourdain, Jr. in his 2011 State of the Band address. “Red Lake has been all about basketball, we want to give youth other options.” Back in June 2008, Red Lake Tribal Administrator Lea Perkins was working toward getting a skate board park for Red Lake and Ponemah. In order to promote interest in that idea, Perkins arranged for the APACHE...

  • Red Lake Foods Weekly Specials for Week of October 17 - October 23, 2011

    Red Lake Foods Weekly Specials for Week of October 17 - October 23, 2011...

  • Red Lake man pleads guilty in federal court

    Oct 18, 2011

    A 53-year-old Red Lake man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to illegally possessing firearm ammunition. Edward Dean Cook Sr. pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition. He entered his plea before U.S. District Court Judge Richard H. Kyle. According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice: Cook admitted that on June 12, he possessed unexpended shotgun shells in the cab of his vehicle. Because he is a felon, he is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition at any time....

  • Men's Basketball League 2011-12 Will Start November 7, 2011

    Attention Men’s Basketball players The 2011-2012 Men’s Basketball League will start on November 7, 2011. Call Ron Lussier to sign up your team. 218-556-7566. Open gym will start on October 17, 2011 at 6pm to 10pm...

  • ECFE Presents: YOGA with Kathy Flaminio

    ECFE PRESENTS: YOGA with Kathy Flaminio Come and enjoy an evening with your child and learn yoga. **There will also be a sign up sheet for November’s ECFE Event Disney Fairytales at the Sanford Center on November 18, 2011. There will only be a limited number of tickets available.** For: Families with children birth-5 years old. Time: Red Lake 3:30-5:30 Ponemah 3:30-5:30 When: Red Lake- Monday, October 17, 2011 Ponemah- Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Location: Red Lake- Early Childhood Center Ponemah- Ponemah Elementary Gym For more information p...

  • White Earth Judicial Department sponsoring Pro Se Clinic

    WHITE EARTH, MINN. – The White Earth Judicial Department is sponsoring a Pro Se Clinic Thursday, Oct. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the White Earth RTC Tribal Council Building in White Earth. The Clinic will provide basic information regarding divorce, motions to modify, custody law, and landlord tenant issues. A lawyer and staff will answer questions regarding preparing forms, assist with completing forms, and review completed packets for either State or Tribal Court. The clinic is free. The staff p...

  • Kelly Wells National Champion Basketball Camp - Sat. Oct. 22, 2011

    Kelly Wells BB Camp This Saturday Kelly Wells National Champion Basketball Camp Saturday, October 22, 2011 Open to Red Lake boys and girls in 4th to 8th grades at no cost Parents Are Welcome To Watch The Camp 5:15 pm, Check In, Red Lake High School 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Kelly Wells Basketball Camp Presenter: Kelly Wells, University of Pikeville, KY, 2011 NAIA DI Men National Champions and National Coach of the Year To register contact: Chris Jourdain 218-679-3329 ext #1839 cgj@redlake.k12.mn.us...

  • Echo Hawk’s Statement on the Passing of Elouise Cobell

    Oct 18, 2011

    WASHINGTON – Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk issued the following statement today on the passing of Elouise Cobell: “Indian Country, as well as the entire nation, has lost a champion of human rights. Elouise Cobell battled to make our country acknowledge historical wrongdoing, and she spoke truth to power so that justice could prevail. “She was tireless in her efforts to reach a respectable resolution to the long-standing Cobell litigation. The Claims Resolution Act of 2010, signed into law by President Obama, will forev...

  • Kildee Statement on the Passing of Elouise Cobell

    Oct 18, 2011

    WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI), Democratic Chairman of the House Native American Caucus released the following statement: “The passing of Elouise Cobell is a great loss for the Blackfeet Nation, Native Americans and our country as a whole. Elouise was the representation of courage, fearlessly taking on the United States government for the historic mismanagement of Indian trust assets. For fifteen long years Elouise fought to settle the Cobell litigation, finally achieving some justice for the Indian people with the lar...

  • Maternal Child Health Nurse - Red Lake Comprehensive Health Services

    Oct 18, 2011

    Red Lake Comprehensive Health Services P.O. Box 249 Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone: 218-679-3316 Fax: 218-679-3990 Maternal Child Health Nurse A Maternal Child Health Nurse is needed to provide diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing care services to individuals and families. Qualifications: • An Associate of Science Degree or BSN in Nursing. • Must have a Minnesota Nursing License. • Minimum of two years’ experience in Community Health Nursing. • Applicants must have a driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Annual Salary: $49,109 Clo...

  • New! Live It! Training - Thur. Oct. 20-21, 2011

    “Live It” is a culturally specific sexuality education/teen pregnancy prevention program for indigenous youth, their parents and the adults involved in their lives. Date: Thurs., October 20th & Fri., October 21st, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Place: Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road Cloquet, MN 55720-9594 This training is FREE, continental breakfast & lunch will be provided! Dinner & Lodging is on your own. Local accommodations: Cloquet Forestry Cabins (218-726-6400) or Black Bear...

  • Physician - Red Lake Comprehensive Health Services

    Oct 18, 2011

    Red Lake Comprehensive Health Services P.O. Box 249 Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone: 218-679-3316 Fax: 218-679-3990 Physician The Physician will be responsible for providing comprehensive clinical medical care to patients within the outpatient clinic and inpatient unit of the Red Lake Hospital. Each physician can expect to see 20 patients (from infants to elders) per day. Qualifications: Candidates must have a current Medical License and be certified by a Board of Medical Practice in Medicine and Surgery or in Family Practice. Salary: Negotiable...

  • The Saint Paul Foundation and Minnesota Community Foundation Introduce Minnesota Philanthropy Partners

    Oct 18, 2011

    SAINT PAUL, Minn.—The Saint Paul Foundation and Minnesota Community Foundation announced today that Minnesota Philanthropy Partners is the new name to describe their long-standing collaboration with the F. R. Bigelow Foundation, Mardag Foundation and more than 1,600 other charitable entities across Minnesota. For decades, this network has been a model of shared staff and services, keeping costs low and putting more dollars into the community. The name Minnesota Philanthropy Partners is a more accurate way to communicate the value of this c...

  • Shakopee Mdewakanton Complete Commitment for $1 Million Grant to Saints Healthcare Foundation

    Oct 18, 2011

    Prior Lake, MN – With a check for $333,334 the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has now met its commitment for a $1 million matching grant over three years to the Saints Healthcare Foundation of Shakopee, Minnesota. The Foundation raises funds for both St. Francis Regional Medical Center and St. Gertrude’s Rehabilitation Center. The Shakopee Mdewakanton gift supported construction of a 36,565 square foot addition to the existing St. Gertrude’s to house increased rehabilitation services. St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center provides...

  • TEACHERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS BACK TO WORK ACT

    Oct 18, 2011

    The Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act provides $35 billion to create or protect nearly 400,000 education jobs, while preventing the layoffs of thousands of cops and firefighters. This critical legislation would help states and localities keep their schools strong and their streets safe, without adding a dime to the deficit. KEY PROVISIONS: • $30 Billion To Create or Protect Nearly 400,000 Education Jobs. Nearly 300,000 education jobs have been lost since 2008, and state and local budget crisis will put as many as 280,000 teacher j...

  • Miigwech Manoomin Powwow: October 15, 2011

    Ivy Vainio|Oct 18, 2011

    Miigwech Manoomin Powwow: October 15, 2011...

  • Miigwech Manoomin Powwow: October 15, 2011 - P2

    Ivy Vainio|Oct 18, 2011

    Miigwech Manoomin Powwow: October 15, 2011 - P2...

  • Miigwech Manoomin Powwow: October 15, 2011 - P3

    Ivy Vainio|Oct 18, 2011

    Miigwech Manoomin Powwow: October 15, 2011 - P3...

  • Red Lake Homecoming: Red Lake Loses to Western Lutheran P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Oct 18, 2011

    Red Lake Homecoming: Red Lake Loses to Western Lutheran P11...

  • Red Lake Homecoming: Red Lake Loses to Western Lutheran P12

    Michael Barrett|Oct 18, 2011

    Red Lake Homecoming: Red Lake Loses to Western Lutheran P12...

  • Oct 18, 2011

    TULSA, Okla. — Chad Smith is challenging the last election for the post of Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. At the heart of the dispute is the participation of the so-called freedmen in the election....

  • Smith files appeal of Cherokee election

    Oct 18, 2011

    Former Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith asked the tribe's Supreme Court on Monday to prevent his opponent from being sworn into office until a federal court decides whether descendants of slaves once owned by the tribe are Cherokee citizens. Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/10/smith-files-appeal-cherokee-election#ixzz1b8SwnIXW...

  • Oct 18, 2011

    "Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Elouise Cobell yesterday. Elouise spoke out when she saw that the Interior Department had failed to account for billions of dollars that they were supposed to collect on behalf of more than 300,000 of her fellow Native Americans. Because she did, I was able to sign into law a piece of legislation that finally provided a measure of justice to those who were affected. That law also creates a scholarship fund to give more Native Americans access to higher education, and give tribes more...

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