Articles from the October 26, 2023 edition
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Roger George Monroe
Roger George Monroe January 4, 1949 ~ October 24, 2023 (age 74) Roger George Monroe, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, age 74, in Remer. Roger was born in Cass Lake, MN, on January 4, 1949, to Isabelle (Aitken) Monroe. Roger grew up in O...
Albert James "Sam" Dunkley
Albert James Dunkley September 29, 1956 - October 23, 2023 Albert James "Sam" Dunkley, Bizhikigaabaw, "Standing Buffalo", age 67, journeyed to the Spirit World on October 23, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1956 to Theresa "Mattie" Dunkley (Oldman, Akiwenzii), of Redby in Red Lake, MN and James Frank Dunkley of Rice Lake in W...
Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos
WASHINGTON — Republicans unanimously elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker on Wednesday, eagerly elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the major seat of U.S. power and ending for now the weeks of political chaos in their majority. Johnson, 51, of Louisiana, swept through on the first ballot with support from all Republicans anxious to put the past...
Behind the rise and fall of Tom Emmer's campaign to become House speaker
It took a stinging gubernatorial election defeat and years away from politics for Tom Emmer to realize he needed a new approach. As a fiery Republican state legislator, Emmer made headlines for his ardent opposition to same-sex marriage and calls to chemically castrate sex offenders. But Emmer struck a more pragmatic tone when...
Snow this weekend; coldest Halloween in four years on tap for Tuesday
A hard-charging cold front will bring the metro area's first freeze and measurable snowfall of the season this weekend, and will make for the chilliest Halloween in four years. But don't worry, nothing sinister like the 1991 blizzard that dropped 8.2 inches of snow on Halloween night — and 28.4 inches over three days — is on tap. Just light accumulation Saturday into...
Two hunting mentors accidentally shot during Minnesota youth firearms deer season
Two men have been accidentally shot by inexperienced hunters during the Minnesota youth firearms deer season, authorities said. Neither shooting was fatal, but both men received hospital care, according to law enforcement. A little before 8 a.m. Sunday morning in Sherburne County, a Becker Township man, 45, was in a deer stand...
Judge allows Minnesota man convicted in Feeding Our Future case to go overseas
A man convicted in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud case was granted permission Wednesday to travel abroad next month so that he can sell properties in Kenya to pay restitution. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel granted Liban Alishire's request to travel to Kenya for up to 30 days to sell his properties there, helping...
Suspect arrested after exchanging gunfire with police near Lake Harriet in Minneapolis
A 24-year-old man is in custody following a shootout with police late Tuesday near Lake Harriet in south Minneapolis. A Minneapolis park police officer was checking on an unoccupied vehicle that was illegally parked and blocking the driveway to the boat launch on the north shore of the lake just before the park closed at...
UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief missions as Israeli bombings rise
RAFAH, Gaza Strip - The U.N. warned Wednesday that it is on the verge of running out of fuel in the Gaza Strip, forcing it to sharply curtail relief efforts in the territory blockaded and devastated by Israeli airstrikes since Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel more than two weeks ago. The warning came as hospitals in...
Hurricane Otis unleashes massive flooding in Acapulco, triggers landslides before dissipating
ACAPULCO, Mexico - Hurricane Otis slammed Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a powerful and dangerous Category 5 hurricane Wednesday, unleashing massive flooding in the resort city of Acapulco, sending sheets of earth down steep mountainsides, and leaving large swaths of the state of Guerrero without power or cellphone service....
Flu shots may protect against the risk of Alzheimer's, related dementias
There are many good reasons to get a flu shot this fall, but here's one that might surprise you: It could protect your brain. Recent research suggests that regular vaccinations against influenza and other infectious diseases such as shingles, pneumococcal pneumonia, and tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) may...
Rep. Ilhan Omar splits with colleagues on Israel resolution
Rep. Ilhan Omar broke from her Minnesota colleagues and most other members of the U.S. House on Wednesday by voting against a resolution in support of Israel in the wake of attacks by Hamas. Omar, the Democrat who represents Minneapolis and several of its suburbs, was one of just 10 House members to oppose the measure, and the only from Minnesota The resolution, which is...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Steps to Protect Stability and Sustainability of Colorado River Basin
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced next steps in the Administration’s efforts to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System and strengthen water security in the West. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation released a revised draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) as part of the...
Canadian documentary focuses on 'Icon' who based career on Native identity
A Canadian news documentary airing at the end of the week focuses on the Native identity claims of one of the most celebrated performers in entertainment history. Titled "Making an Icon," the description for the upcoming episode of The Fifth Estate on CBC News does not mention the name of the subject. But multiple Native people...
Tohono O'odham Nation issues missing person alerts for two men
UPDATE Thomas J. Lewis and Phillip Pancho have been located and have been found safe, the Tohono O'odham Nation said in a news release on October 25, 2023. The Tohono O'odham Nation issued missing persons bulletins for two tribal citizens who were last seen at the Arizona State Fair. According to the tribe, Thomas J. Lewis, age...
An Indigenous perspective on buffalo
The American bison, or American buffalo as they are commonly called, were once close to extinction. Their numbers dropped from 30-60 million to around 500 because of overhunting in the 19th century. But they made an unlikely comeback and continue to captivate people. At Yellowstone National Park – home to the largest bison herd in the U.S., with almost 6,000 head of wild...
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OMBIMINDWAA GIDINAWEMAAGANINAADOG GRAND OPENING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 - P10
OMBIMINDWAA GIDINAWEMAAGANINAADOG GRAND OPENING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 Lakeland News: Red Lake Holds Grand Opening for Intergenerational Wellness Building https://lptv.org/red-lake-holds-grand-opening-for-intergenerational-wellness-building/ Red Lake opens new Intergenerational Wellness Building RED LAKE - In...
Red Lake Girls Volleyball Team edged by Cass Lake; Jr. High and Jr. Varsity also lose their games - P11
Red Lake Girls Volleyball Team edged by Cass Lake; Jr. High and Jr. Varsity also lose their games Parent Appreciation Night also celebrated on last home game of season...
Warriors lose Homecoming Game to Mahnomen Waubun - P13
Mahnomen-Waubun at Red Lake Recap by Keyla Hegreberg FB: Mahnomen-Waubun 40 at Red Lake 14 The Mahnomen Waubun Thunderbirds scored on their first 5 possessions enroute to a 40-14 win over Red Lake. The Thunderbirds kept the attack on the ground breaking big runs, and on the defensive side they were able to keep Red Lakes...
Lady Warriors Volleyball Team winners over Fon du Lac 3-0 - P13
Lady Warriors Volleyball Team winners over Fon du Lac in set, 3-0 Lady Warriors Junior Varsity also victorious in their match Highlights Lakeland News: https://youtu.be/tTtcM9fqcPc?si=oL2l3YKYY2VRvQZA...
Red Lake Warrior Football hosted Polk County West on Friday Afternoon - P16
Red Lake Warrior Football hosted Polk County West on Friday Afternoon, September 29, 2023...
50th Annual O-Bah-Shing Labor Day Celebration: Saturday Afternoon Pow Wow - P35
50th Annual O-Bah-Shing Labor Day Celebration: Saturday Afternoon Pow Wow...
50th Annual O-Bah-Shing Labor Day Celebration: Friday Night Pow Wow - P35
50th Annual O-Bah-Shing Labor Day Celebration: Friday Night Pow Wow...
Red Lake Celebrates 2023 Independence Day: Tuesday Evening Pow Wow - P76
Red Lake Celebrates 2023 Independence Day: Tuesday Evening Pow Wow of July 4, 2023 Red Lake Singing Contest Winners 1st - The Descendants 2nd - Blacklodge 3rd - MoTown 4th - Young Enemy 5th - Ho Chunk Station Red Lake Celebrates 2023 Independence Day: Contest Winners https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Significant Increase in Lending to Black-Owned Small Businesses
WASHINGTON - Today, Administrator Isabel Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced new SBA data showing that SBA-backed loans to Black-owned small businesses have more than doubled under the Biden-Harris Administration, with nearly $1.5 billion in len...
