Articles from the October 23, 2015 edition
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Superintendent's Summary of the Red Lake School District #38, October Board Meeting
The Board met at the Ponemah School on October 21th, for its regular meeting. Kenny Perrault, District Tech Coordinator, provided and overview of the costs and benefits of adding Wi-Fi to a bus route. This would enable students to access the Internet while on lengthy bus trips to complete homework assignments. The start-up cost...
Five-year-old boy survives near drowning in casino waterpark
Thief River Falls, MN (Forum News Service) - Life nearly has returned to normal for a five-year-old Detroit Lakes, Minn., boy whose mother said he nearly drowned in a casino waterpark last week. Krystal Wilson's son Izaiah went underwater for an unknown amount of time Oct. 15 at Seven Clans Casino and Waterpark in Thief River Fa...
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Red Lake Tribal Council Announces Trust Fund Distribution
The Red Lake Tribal Council has approved a $250.00 payment distribution for the enrolled membership of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. The check distribution will be on Saturday, December 12, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for on-reservation members only. All off-reservation member checks will be mailed on December 10,...
Cass Lake community walks for domestic violence awareness
CASS LAKE—Purple and teal tassels swayed from red shawls Thursday as women walked through the streets of Cass Lake raising awareness for domestic and sexual violence victims and survivors. Men and children followed behind the swarm in support of the cause. The Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition and Sacred Hoop Coalition reports one in three American Indian and...
Red Lake Elementary School Football Action - P6
Red Lake Elementary School Football Action of Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Red Lake....
Former paraprofessional at Cass Lake-Bena faces charges for alleged sex with student
CASS LAKE -- A former Cass Lake-Bena High School faculty member faces criminal sexual conduct charges in Cass County District Court on allegations of having sex with a student at the school. Cara Lynn Donnell, 29, of Cass Lake is accused of having sex with a male high school student inside the school while she was a paraprofessional at Cass Lake-Bena High School in 2014. The...
2nd Annual Darren "Scruff" Cook Sr. Scramble Results - P8
50/50 Winner: Karen White Longest Putt: Rexford Strong Longest Drive: Rob Roy and Lisa Sumner Closest to the Pin: Alex Barrett Skins: Julian Lussier (Hole #2) Rexford Strong (Hole #4) Rexford Strong (Hole #6) Rexford Strong (Hole #15) Mixed Results: 1st Place: Pat Defoe, Lisa Defoe, Diana Kingbird, Leo Kingbird 2nd Place:...
Red Lake Tribal Council announces $250 trust fund distribution
The Red Lake Tribal Council has approved a $250 payment distribution for the enrolled membership of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians from the Trust Fund Account. The check distribution will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 for on-reservation members only. All off-reservation member checks will be mailed Dec. 10. The on-reservation membership check distributions for Redby, Red...
JV Warriors edge Cass Lake Panther JV - P14
On Monday, October 5, 2015, the Red Lake Warriors JV hosted the Cass Lake Panthers. Playing both 11 and 9-man, each team kept pace with one another until the final quarter with Red Lake winning 42-32....
Red Lake Chemical Health sponsors 5K Color Walk/Fun Run for Recovery - P18
RED LAKE - On Tuesday, September 29, 2015, Red Lake Chemical Health sponsored a 5K Color Walk/Fun Run for Recovery. Registration began at 9 AM, with T-shirts going to the first 100 participants, and the event kicked off at 10 AM on the road by the Red Lake Boys and Girls Club. Walkers and runners went through the Red Lake...
Lady Warriors win fourth game in row 3-1 against Fond du Lac - P21
On Thursday, September 24, 2015 the Red Lake Lady Warriors Volleyball teams hosted Fond du Lac, taking the best of 5 series 3-1. FDL won the first game 26-24, and Red Lake won 3 in a row for the win. Earlier in the week Red Lake defeated Halstad on their home court. Today's win was Red Lake's fourth consecutive win of the...
Warriors improving but fall to Pine River 64-20 - P25
The Red Lake Warriors played their third home game of the season on Friday, September 18, 2015, falling to Pine River 64-20 Down 40-6 in the last minute of play in the first half, Red Lake scored two quick touchdowns to pull within 22 points at 40-18 at the end. The Warriors will host Pillager on Friday, September 25, 2015,...
Back to School Fest held in Red Lake - P27
On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Red Lake Chemical Health Programs sponsored their annual "Back to School Fest" at the Red Lake Ball Field area and the Cage. Starting at 5 PM, school bags were handed out to students, there were carnival games and prizes including new bikes, and a hot dog lunch was served. Over 350 students were...
Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Saturday Afternoon Session - P35
The Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow was held on the weekend of September 4, 2015....
Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Friday Evening Session - P35
The Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow was held on the weekend of September 4, 2015....
Business owner expresses support for police Cops Lives Matter sign
BEMIDJI -- A banner which states "Cops Lives Matter" now hangs above Fade Masters Barber Stylists in Bemidji. It's a message owner and operator Mike Flaherty said is to remind people to support those who carry the badge. "When I saw that there was another cop murdered yesterday, I said I need to show my support," Flaherty said Wednesday. "I thought I should hang it up and...
Survey finds increase in drivers not stopping for school bus stop arms
ST. PAUL -- A survey by the Minnesota State Patrol has found children are increasingly being put at risk as they enter and exit school buses by motorists who fail to yield to stop arms. The one-day study conducted in April showed a 65 percent increase in stop arm violations compared with 2014. Eighty-eight percent of the stop arm violations were drivers approaching the front...
Former Willmar teacher pleads guilty to having sex with student
WILLMAR, Minn. -- A former Willmar Senior High School teacher pleaded guilty Thursday to having a sexual relationship with a female student from 2010 to 2012. Chad Jeffrey Akerson, 35, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct in Kandiyohi County District Court. In a plea agreement, charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and second-degree criminal sexual...
Missing UM Morris freshman may still be in four-county area
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. -- A missing teen might still be in the area where she was last seen more than a week ago, according to Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen. “We are working under the assumption that she could be nearby -- in Pope, Stevens, Grant or Douglas (counties) -- but she could be well beyond that area,” Wolbersen said Thursday. http://www.bemi...
SACNAS Native American Pow Wow and Cultural Celebration Open to Public
Washington, DC—The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in STEM (SACNAS) will hold their annual conference Pow Wow on Friday, October 30th and the event will be free and open to the public. SACNAS is proud to offer a number of Native American cultural events as part of the 2015 National Diversity in STEM conference – one of the largest and...
2015 Southeastern Art Show and Market Youth Winners
Celebrating its 10th year, the Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) provides an opportunity for tribal artists to gather and celebrate Southeastern and Woodlands arts. Conducted in Tishomingo, Okla., in conjunction with the Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival, SEASAM is open to all artists of Southeast and...
F&B MALT SHOP COOK (Swing shift) - Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls
** EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING ** F&B MALT SHOP COOK (Swing shift) RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: October 21, 2015 CLOSES: October 28, 2015 SCOPE OF POSITION Under the general supervision of the Food and Beverage Malt Shop Manager is responsible to cook for assi...
FRONT DESK CLERK (Day Shift) - Seven Clans Thief River Falls
**EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING** FRONT DESK CLERK (Day Shift) RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: October 21, 2015 CLOSES: October 28, 2015 POSITION OBJECTIVES: Reports directly to the Manager and Front Desk Supervisor and oversees duties of the front desk. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The...
HOTEL RESERVATIONIST (Day Shift) - Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls
** EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING ** HOTEL RESERVATIONIST (Day Shift) RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls, MN. OPENS: October 21, 2015 CLOSES: October 28, 2015 POSITION OBJECTIVES: Reports directly to the Hotel manager, responsible for assisting guests in booking room...
F&B MALT SHOP CASHIER/HOSTESS (Swing Shift) - Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls
**EXTERNAL POSITION OPENING** F&B MALT SHOP CASHIER/HOSTESS (Swing Shift) RATE OF PAY: According to pay scale LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: October 21, 2015 CLOSES: October 28, 2015 POSITION OBJECTIVES: Under the direct supervision of the prevailing F&B Malt Shop Manager, Supervisor is responsible...
