Articles from the July 8, 2022 edition
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Joan M. Donnell
Joan M. Donnell September 27, 1930 ~ July 4, 2022 (age 91) oan Marie (Lussier) Donnell, age 91, of Redby, MN, entered the spirit world, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 4, 2022, from the Jourdain-Perpich Extended Care Facility in Red Lake. Joan was born in Red Lake to Joseph and Nancy (Dudley) Lussier on September 27,...
Minneapolis orders residents at three homeless encampments to clear out
Andrew and Ashley Vizenor count themselves lucky. Within days of the city of Minneapolis ordering everyone out of the homeless encampment at 29th Street and 14th Avenue S., they were assigned an apartment at American House in St. Paul. They packed their bags Wednesday afternoon in high spirits, eagerly awaiting the arrival of...
Former Medtronic consultant, 2 others charged with reaping insider trading windfall
Federal authorities in Minnesota are alleging in criminal and civil cases that three Twin Cities businessmen and friends acted on an illegal tip and made insider securities trades involving medical device giant Medtronic's purchase of Mazor Robotics. The men made several hundreds of thousands of dollars in barely a month's time. The federal Securities and Exchange Commission...
Minnesota cities considering regulations for THC edible products left largely unrestricted by state law
Several Minnesota cities are considering regulating THC-infused edibles and beverages locally, since the new state law legalizing them does not restrict who can manufacture or sell the products. Officials from St. Paul, Stillwater, St. Louis Park, Edina, Golden Valley and Bloomington said Thursday they will begin studying the...
Higher gas prices hurt pockets, make small dent in emissions
As Congress and now the Supreme Court stymie the Biden administration's efforts to curb climate change, one thing the president doesn't want - sky high gas prices - actually is nibbling away at emissions of heat-trapping gas. Gas prices in much of the United States shot past the $5 a gallon mark last month before a slight drop,...
One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns
LONDON - Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to bluster his way through one ethical lapse after another. Months of defiance ended almost with a shrug as...
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican whom Biden served with in the Senate, and gun-control advocate Gabby Giffords. "Today, she adds to her medal...
Attorney General Ellison: Federal prosecution of Derek Chauvin 'appropriate and right'
JULY 7, 2022 (SAINT PAUL) — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced today to 245 months (20 years and 5 months) in prison for depriving George Floyd and Jonathan Pope of their civil rights. Chauvin pled guilty to these charges in December 2021. In response, Minneapolis Attorney General Keith Ellison — who led the prosecution that led to Chauvin’s...
Attorney General Ellison: 'I support Dr. Alexander's vision' for Minneapolis policing, safety, and accountability
JULY 7, 2022 (SAINT PAUL) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today issued the following statement in the wake of the nomination of Dr. Cedric Alexander to be the first director of the new City of Minneapolis Department of Public Safety: I support Minneapolis’ new Department of Public Safety and I support Dr. Alexander’s vision that Minneapolis “has the...
Protest Continues at Grand Gateway Hotel
RAPID CITY-The racist comments a hotel owner made has spurred regular protests at the Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota. A group of people have demonstrated outside the hotel property every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the last 12 weeks. On March 20, Connie Uhre, a co-owner of the Grand Gateway Hotel, made...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Thursday Afternoon Pow Wow
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Thursday Afternoon Pow Wow Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Singing Contest 1st Midnite Express, 2nd Ptown, 3rd NDN Creek, 4th Ho-Chunk Station, 5th Young Kingbird Moccasin Tournament 1st place Red Lake Independence Day Moccasin Tournament Champs, Gary Proudchief and Deon Pierre 2nd...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Wednesday Night Pow Wow - P2
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Wednesday Night Pow Wow Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Singing Contest 1st Midnite Express, 2nd Ptown, 3rd NDN Creek, 4th Ho-Chunk Station, 5th Young Kingbird Moccasin Tournament 1st place Red Lake Independence Day Moccasin Tournament Champs, Gary Proudchief and Deon Pierre 2nd place...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Wednesday Afternoon Pow Wow - P2
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Wednesday Afternoon Pow Wow Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Singing Contest 1st Midnite Express, 2nd Ptown, 3rd NDN Creek, 4th Ho-Chunk Station, 5th Young Kingbird Moccasin Tournament 1st place Red Lake Independence Day Moccasin Tournament Champs, Gary Proudchief and Deon Pierre 2nd...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Wednesday Afternoon Parade - P2
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Wednesday Afternoon Parade Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Singing Contest 1st Midnite Express, 2nd Ptown, 3rd NDN Creek, 4th Ho-Chunk Station, 5th Young Kingbird Moccasin Tournament 1st place Red Lake Independence Day Moccasin Tournament Champs, Gary Proudchief and Deon Pierre 2nd...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Tuesday Night Pow Wow - P2
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Tuesday Night Pow Wow Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Singing Contest 1st Midnite Express, 2nd Ptown, 3rd NDN Creek, 4th Ho-Chunk Station, 5th Young Kingbird Moccasin Tournament 1st place Red Lake Independence Day Moccasin Tournament Champs, Gary Proudchief and Deon Pierre 2nd place...
Ponemah District 2022 Mini Race/Triathlon - 3-Person Team
Ponemah District 2022 Mini Race/Triathlon - 3-Person Team Friday, July 22, 2022 - Take Off at 2 PM 5 Mile Bike Race, 1 Mile Canoe Race, 1.5 Mile Run Pre-Registration Required Call Alex at 218-368-3335...
RELIEF STAFF - MALE OR FEMALE - EQUAY WIIGAMIG (Women's Shelter)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT RELIEF STAFF- MALE OR FEMALE EQUAYWIIGAMIG (Women's Shelter) Open: July 8, 2022 – Until filled PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide support advocacy, crisis intervention, information, access to resources for battered women and their children. Shifts will be primarily night (12:00am – 8am) and weekends. Reports to D...
Swearing-In Ceremony held during June 14, 2022 Regular Tribal Council Meeting - P15
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Regular Tribal Council Meeting opened at the Red Lake Casino Event Center, where the first order of business was the certification of the 2022 Election results and the swearing-in of two officers, Secretary Sam Strong and newly elected Treasurer Vernelle Lussier. Strong defeated Tim Sumner in the...
Red Lake High School Graduation 2022 held on Saturday, May 28 - P26
Red Lake High School Graduation 2022 held on Saturday, May 28 2022 RLHS Graduates Steven A. Bellanger Brandon K. Bigsmoke Jasmine Lee Brun Shawn M. Chaboyea Jr. Alexis D. Clark Tasha L. Fairbanks Karen Eulisa Lynn Guise Justice Iceman Alycia Jade Infante Ashantae Kingbird LaTrell Kingbird Stacy A, Lussier Cynthia May Serenity...
Red Lake High School End of Year Pow Wow 2022 - P28
Red Lake High School End of Year Pow Wow 2022 held on Thursday, May 26th and was a huge success. New Princess Nookwakwii White and Brave Dillian Whitefeather were selected to represent RLHS for 2022-2023....
Last Day of School at Red Lake Elementary School 2022 - P27
Last Day of School at Red Lake Elementary School 2022 Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer vacation....
Red Lake Elementary School Kindergarten Graduation 2022 - P28
Red Lake Elementary School Kindergarten Graduation 2022 was held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11 AM....
Red Lake Elementary School holds annual Pow Wow on Friday, May 20, 2022 - P31
The Red Lake Elementary School held their annual Pow Wow on Friday, May 20, 2022....
Red Lake High School Prom of Saturday, April 30, 2022 - P51
Red Lake High School Prom of Saturday, April 30, 2022...
Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Trafficking Drugs on Mille Lacs Reservation
A 47-year-old Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 160 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Xavier Jerome Buckhanan will serve time in prison followed by five years of supervised release due to his attempts to traffic methamphetamine and other drugs from Las Vegas to the Mille Lacs area. He pleaded guilty to one count of...