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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump questioned Thursday why the U.S. should permit more immigrants from “shithole countries” after senators discussed revamping rules affecting entrants from Africa and Haiti, according to three people briefed on the conversation. Trump made the remark in the Oval Office as two lawmakers described details to him of a bipartisan compromise among six senators that would extend protections against deportation for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants and strengthen border protections. https:/...
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 805 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018 West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-...
RED LAKE - According to a note sent home to students on Thursday, January 11, 2018, there will be no school on Friday, January 12, 2018 because of inclement weather forecast. There will also be no school on Monday, January 15, 2018 due to staff development day. The note also stated that St. Mary's Mission School used the WeatherBug application for the daily forecast, and if parents have questions to contact the school office at 679-3388....
Two east metro politicians and a first-time candidate with behind-the-scenes political experience are running to fill the state Senate seat vacated by Dan Schoen, who resigned last year after allegations of sexual misconduct. Former Republican State Rep. Denny McNamara and Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham, a Democrat, are the two major party-endorsed candidates vying to replace Schoen. But before they can face off, McNamara has a primary challenger in James E. Brunsgaard, who has served as a Republican Party delegate....
DENVER – The University of Denver women's basketball team held tough with South Dakota State, ultimately leading for 19 minutes. However, a big second half propelled South Dakota State to victory, 69-58 inside Hamilton Gymnasium. DU falls to 10-8 and 1-2 in the Summit League, while SDSU improves to 13-4, 3-0 in league play. Three players from the Crimson and Gold scored in double figures, including team-leading Briana Johnson who dropped in 13. Not far behind was Claire Gritt who scored 12 point...
BEMIDJI—In the period of one week, shortly before Christmas, five people on the Leech Lake reservation overdosed. One person died, but the four others were saved by doses of Narcan—a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose—administered by family members, rather than first responders or police. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4386872-life-saving-class-leech-lake-ems-holds-narcan-training-bsu...
ST. PAUL — With almost 1,800 flu-related hospitalizations and nearly 100 outbreaks in schools and nursing homes, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Thursday that it could potentially be a severe flu season. As of the week ending Jan. 6, there has been one pediatric flu death this season along with 1,765 flu-related hospitalizations, 55 outbreaks of influenza-like illness in long-term care facilities and 43 outbreaks in schools. The health department did not release details about the child who died. https://www.twinc...
An Inver Grove Heights man and former Allina Health vice president faces seven felony charges that accuse him of embezzling $269,000 from his former employer. David Matthew Johnson, 53, is expected to make his first court appearance February in Hennepin County to face seven counts of theft by swindle. Law enforcement suspect that Johnson stole significantly more money, closer to $775,000 beginning in 2004, but were able to bring charges only under the five-year statute of limitations, according to a statement released Thursday by the Minnesota...
(Bemidji, MN) (January 11, 2018) - Paul Bunyan Communications is excited to announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Pick-it Bowl Challenge, a free online contest for participants to pick the winners for the 2017-18 College Bowl games for a chance to win a credit on a Paul Bunyan Communications account. Winners of the Paul Bunyan Communications Pick-it Bowl Challenge. The top 10 finishers all won a credit on their Paul Bunyan Communications account. 1st Place- $500 credit Jason Bergin, Blackduck...
A winter storm that blew across Minnesota on Thursday left behind bitter cold and a blanket of fresh snow in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The metro saw snowfall totals ranging from less than an inch to more than two, as temperatures fell from the mid-30s to single digits, according to the National Weather Service. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/11/minnesota-winter-storm-leaves-behind-cold-and-snow/...
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State University officials are investigating the death of a student after a body was found on campus for the second time this school year. A university spokesperson said Wednesday that NDSU police reported that the body of a student was found in a private room in Matthew Living Learning Center West, an on-campus student apartment near the NDSU Wellness Center. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/10/student-found-dead-on-ndsu-campus-in-fargo/...
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart, the world’s largest private employer, is boosting its starting salary for U.S. workers to $11 an hour, giving a one-time cash bonus of up to $1,000 to eligible employees and expanding its maternity and parental leave benefits. The retailer said Thursday that changes to its compensation and benefits policy will impact more than a million hourly workers in the U.S. The company employs 1.5 million people in the U.S. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/11/walmart-raises-starting-wages-handing-out-bonu...
In the Vikings’ locker room Thursday, defensive players were rousting teammates to their next meeting. The topic: third down. Clearly, they’ve been doing their homework. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/11/for-vikings-opponents-third-down-has-been-no-charm/...
Francisco Merlos is still haunted by the image of Geneva Gomez’s lifeless body covered in blood – his ex-girlfriend’s arms spread out as though she had been crucified, with a large crucifix on her chest, according to court documents. In 2016 he had come to the North McKinley Avenue house in Oklahoma City to try to win her back two days after they broke up. Gomez’s mother, Juanita, answered the door and let him in. Moments later, he saw the body. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/11/she-forced-a-crucifix-down-her-possessed-d...
Minnesota has a new system for holding schools accountable to ensure every child gets an equitable education. The U.S. Department of Education announced late Wednesday it had approved Minnesota’s proposal for a new school oversight plan. The plans are required under the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, which was passed in 2015 and regulates federal funding and oversight of public schools. https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/10/minnesotas-school-oversight-plan-approved-by-federal-education-officials/...
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Wayne Sander said things seemed busy at the Sam's Club in Moorhead since he got a job in the photo department just after Thanksgiving. That's why it came as a "complete shock" Thursday morning, Jan. 11, when he arrived for a 9 a.m. shift only to be told he and all other employees here will soon lose their jobs when the store closes. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4386840-western-minn-sams-club-among-63-close-nationwide...
Janet Marie Thomas December 15, 1946 ~ January 9, 2018 (age 71) Janet Marie Thomas, "Makoons" which means "Little Bear Cub", 71 years young, of Ponemah, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 from the Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN. She was born to Katherine (Cloud) and Murphy Thomas, Sr. on December 15, 1946 in Ponemah, MN. Janet grew up and lived in Ponemah for most of her life. She loved to visit friends and family and doing word finds. Janet loved life...
ST. PAUL – The city of Randall was approved for a funding package of nearly $1.38 million from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) for a new drinking water treatment plant. Randall, a city of about 650 people in Morrison County, will use the funding to build a plant designed to remove nitrate, arsenic, iron and manganese from the community’s water supply. “Communities across Minnesota face serious water-quality challenges,” said Governor Mark Dayton. “Last spring, I worked with the Minnesota Legislature to establish a grant pro...
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming), is proud to celebrate the six-year anniversary of Northern Edge Navajo Casino in the Upper Fruitland Chapter, near Farmington, New Mexico on January 16th. The anniversary festivities include a celebration on the 16th with gaming and food promotions, live entertainment and complimentary cake... Navajo Gaming was established 10 years ago, and Northern Edge was the third Navajo Gaming Property launched after Fire Rock Casino and Flowing Water...
GRAND FORKS—Hall of Famers Steve Yzerman and Rob Blake hovered outside the Bemidji State locker room after a game against Bowling Green last month. The two NHL legends were there on business. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/hockey/4386805-bemidji-states-zach-whitecloud-drawing-big-nhl-interest...
RED LAKE, MN - The Lady Warriors hosted Mountain-Iron-Buhl on Saturday, January 6, 2018, and they looked good in the first half, leading 20-9 at the 9:55 mark. But MIB kept clawing back and at the 3:05 mark, overtook the Warriors to lead 30-27, and at the end of the half led 43-32. The Lady Warriors were outscored in the second half 39-34, but MIB's defense held on to win 82-66. The win for Mountain-Iron-Buhl was their 12th on the season, as they are now 12-1, only losing to Roseau. Red Lake dro...
RED LAKE, MN - The Lady Warriors hosted Mountain-Iron-Buhl on Saturday, January 6, 2018, and they looked good in the first half, leading 20-9 at the 9:55 mark. But MIB kept clawing back and at the 3:05 mark, overtook the Warriors to lead 30-27, and at the end of the half led 43-32. The Lady Warriors were outscored in the second half 39-34, but MIB's defense held on to win 82-66. The win for Mountain-Iron-Buhl was their 12th on the season, as they are now 12-1, only losing to Roseau. Red Lake dro...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Warriors hosted the Walker-Hackensack-Akley Wolves on Thursday, January 4, 2018, coming off a loss to Cass Lake on December 21st. The Wolves, 5-3 on the season, led 35-23 at the half, but at the 7:39 mark of the second half, the Warriors caught up to take the lead 44-43, only to have WHA get it back and hang on to win, 68-53. Nathaniel Armstrong led all scores for the Wolves with 19, Edgar Anderson added 15 and Gavon Deskeene and Cole Nelson each hit for 10 points....
New Year's Eve Gathering & Pow-wow 2017 Contest Winner's Golden Age Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00= Vera Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00:=Donna Whitefeather 3rd Place$200.00= Hazel Joseph 4th Place$100.00= Ruby Whitefeather Golden Age Men (Combined) 1st Place$400.00=Royce Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=: Earl Fairbanks 3rd Place$200.00=Leland Whitefeather 4th Place$100.00=Arnold Kingbird Sr. Adult Women (Combined) 1st Place$400.00 =Ashley Kingbird 2nd Place$300.00=Whitney Spears 3rd Place$200.00...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Cass Lake on Thursday, December 21, 2017, jumping out to a quick start and never looked back. Red Lake led at the half 55-15. The Lady Warriors added 30 more in the second half, giving them the 85-37 win. Autumn Holthusen led all scorers with 20 points, Angel McClain and Alexis Desjarlait each had 15 points, Gericka Kingbird added 13 and Kelqnnq McCllain had 11 points. Keisha Currey had 9 points for Cass Lake. The Red Lake Lady Warriors will travel...
