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Gambling issues take center stage at Capitol
Lawmakers get committee posts
2005
Skoe announces town meetings
Sleaze in the Capitol
Boys and Girls Club Annual Chili Cook-Off 2005
Southeast Asia & Tsunami Relief Efforts
B-Team applauds victory
Pioneer Letter to editor: Funding smoking ban is a waste of money
Judge denies restraining order against smoking ordinance
Smoke-free hours happy for some, not for others
Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League for 12/28/04
Red Lake Transfer Station - Burning Bins
Superintendent Desjarlait's Report to the Community - Jan 2005
Smith appointed as Gaming Commissioner
Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League for 1/04/05
Red Lake Tribal Council to pursue Gaming Equity Act
Red Lake sisters to get $500,000
Bremer grants awarded: Red Lake to receive $125.000
An interesting story about Anderson Fabrics of Blackduck
Gov. Pawlenty discusses gambling ideas with northern tribes at White Earth visit
Moe votes against hike in House per diem
Pawlenty urges tribes to plan casino
Goggleye delivers Leech Lake State of the Band address
Governor ventures onto Indian reservation to discuss gambling
Pawlenty, 3 Indian bands discuss casino
An Update on the Continuing Saga of Donna Hoffer's Quest to Become Orr School District First Native....
Donna Hoffer Thank You
New Dialysis Unit at Red Lake Hospital
St. Paul plans 3-day Indian festival on Harriet Island
Indian land dispute could have far-reaching effects
Star Tribune Editorial: A better bet/deal with northern tribes first
Pioneer Editorial: Tribal visit a first step in partnership
Northern tribes to study gaming plan
House GOP bonding bill cut
Class of ‘02 has advice for rookies
Pawlenty and northern tribes say gambling talks were productive
Casino deal appears close
Pawlenty’s bonding proposal includes $24 million for new Red Lake Middle School
JOIN THE DFL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS!
THE DNC WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Notice of Teleconference Meeting
States Battling Meth May Put Controls on Cold Pills
2005 Red Lake Tribal Mileage Rate
Area soldier dies in Iraq
Army says Cass Lake soldier killed in Baghdad
Flags in Red Lake to be flown half staff until McFarland burial
Red Lake Warriors at Target Center in Minneapolis
Dibaajimowin Vol. 5, No. 3, Dec 04 - Jan. 05
Supreme Court takes action on Indian law cases
National Indian Gaming Commission information
Bar considers adding Indian law to exam
Who classifies people as being poor or not poor? - Check out the Red Lake Nation Forum
Citizens group plans fight against casino
Pioneer Editorial: Partisanship still plagues bonding bill
Sports from the Pioneer
Fund for poor tribes
Tribal leader says bands with casinos should share with have-nots
Tribal head says casinos must share wealth with other tribes; more gambling opposition surfaces at Capitol
Red Lake Warriors
(boys & girls) Conference standings/ points
Just one more Tribal tale of abuse
National Legislative Matters
The kids who survived the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's
NTC looks ahead to next 40 years
Two drug traffickers plead guilty
Northern tribe casino plan on Pawlenty’s desk
Neadeau selected to participate in Junior Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference in Washington, D.C.
Flag presentation at St. Mary's Mission School
Man sentenced for Dollar Store robbery
Bush plans sharp cuts in HUD Community efforts
Dorgan to become vice chairman of Senate’s Indian Affairs Committee
Red Lake Elementary Basketball Program
Prairie Voices: Native pathfinder
Pioneer Editorial: Pawlenty ed plan rates an ‘incomplete’
Smithsonian joins U. To log tribal languages
Pawlenty, Bloomington mayor discuss Mall of America casino
Pawlenty State of State: Aiming for bold, on a budget
Pawlenty met with Bloomington about a casino at mall
A farewell to a warrior of two worlds
Family, friends gather to honor Cass Lake soldier killed in Iraq
The Dayton Digest
Museum exhibit features Anishinabeg Culture
Police Nab Creator of Webcam Trojan
Electronic tax filing now free for all at IRS Web site
Daily Drink Improves Thinking in Older Women -Study
New Minneapolis school board members bring more diversity
Medical Errors Linked to 20 Minn. Deaths
Minnesota governor blasts gaming tribes in speech
Federal Register: IHS scholarship programs
Grand Forks Casino: Turtle Mountain Tribe plans public pitch
U.S. Christians Issue Gay Warning Over Kid Video
Boys & Girls Club Chili Cook-Off 2005
Harness racing in Anoka County: What would track bring?
Home-based reading program to be launched
Boys and Girls Club Tsunamis Disaster Relief
Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling 011105
Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling 011805
Legislators see need to support education, rural Minnesota
Bonding proposal headed for state Senate floor debate
Monster Snowstorm Hits Midwest, Northeast
Local lawmakers: Pawlenty forgot about rest of state
Gambling with the governor
Harjo: My New Year’s resolution–no more fat ‘Indian’ food
Moose Dung and Thief River Falls - From Red Lake Tribal Archives & Library
Senate Majority Leader, Dean Johnson’s wife, Avonelle, dies battling cancer
Marilyn Jean May Obituary
Lawmaker's Son Charged in Tire-Slashing
Police officer fatally shoots man
‘Good’ education isn’t good enough
Fowler has shot at buying Vikings
Kelly plays casino cards close to vest
All ears tuned for Pawlenty fiscal plan
Turtle Mountain Band to discuss urban casino
These are civil rights?
Panel at odds over police killing of man
Astronaut proud of his heritage
Education Trust Releases College Results Online
Editorial: A shifty budget - Pawlenty pushes costs elsewhere
Charting a ‘modest’ course
Pawlenty backs casino proposal
Lawmaker says Pawlenty budget plan to use Indian gaming funds amounts to extortion
Clearbrook-Gonvick remains unbeaten with 57-47 win over Red Lake
Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League 1/5/05
Star Tribune Letters: Nix the Casino
Headbird charged in Sunday bar robbery
Casino plan met with skepticism
Harness racing in Anoka County
Senators' letter questioned NIGC's agenda
Editorial: Off-reservation casinos deserve a shot
Bois Forte Band chairman stresses new ventures
Partner tribes question Pawlenty casino fee
Rolling the dice on gambling revenue
Red Lake Tribal Chairman's Report
Special Red Lake Council Meeting Agenda 012805
Gaming Fairness for Minnesota - Gov. Pawlenty's Office
STEPHANIE COBENAIS for DFL State Director
Bois Forte leader sets out bold agenda
Chairman Jourdain meets with Bemidji Officials
Fewer auto thefts, more prosecutions in 2004
Ford recalls 800,000 pickups, SUVs
Bill aims to help kids get to school
New Bagle Worms Reported
Cass Lake, Red Lake, both win
Pioneer Editorial: Indian higher ed program belongs here
Pawlenty budget counts on casino-tribal deal
Trying to figure the casino odds
Pentagon Would Raise Military Death Pay
Tribe fights dams to get diet back
Ancestors’ gene may be responsible for fat report
Star Tribune letters from readers - Downtown Casino
Red Lake Tribal Code
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Anderson steps down at Indian Affairs
Indian Affairs leader resigning
“Famous Dave” quits BIA
Study shows some teens not as Web-savvy as parents
Graves stationed in Balad, Iraq
New Education Department Web Site helps combat problem of diploma mills
Social studies requirements discussed at workshop
Gambling interests’ donations detailed
Prairie Island casino ads answer criticism
Two casinos challenging perceptions
Local man awaits commitment hearing
DFL: Pawlenty gaming plan getting cool reception
Tribal actions in border-crossing case upheld
Native leaders angry over 2nd police shooting
Native leaders angry - Threaten to launch own probe into man's slaying
YWCA promotes racism awareness
Living With Cancer - Presentation on February 14th, 2005 at 2 p.m.
Little Rock Board of Directors Elections for 3 new Board Members
Huge Rummage Sale at Little Rock Center
Little Rock Snow Days 2005
Red Lake Head Start Students on cover of Northern Lights
St. Mary’s celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Competitors bring tribal traditions to hoop dance
Bush officials spell out cuts in money for housing
Shooter Metis, lawyer notes: Criticizes native leaders
Officer who shot aboriginal teen was Metis himself
Did case of mistaken identity lead to fatal spiral?
Red Lake Nation Vintage Nationals Race Results are in
Bush Budget Calls for Law Enforcement Cuts
Pioneer Letter: Make voice heard in Leech Lake election
Minnesota Poll: Majority in favor of metro casin, sharing profits
Steve Sviggum: Casino status quo isn’t fair to state
Deleting Spam Costs Billions, Study Finds
Methamphetamine and Meth Labs Presentations in Red Lake
RL Tribal Council Meetiing Agenda - Tues. Feb. 8, 2005
Cobenais elected to State DFL Executive Committee
CONGRESSMAN COLLIN PETERSON'S SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIRS
Life’s work leads her onto a new path
Teachers Warm to Idea of Performance Pay
Strange Miniature 'Solar Systems' Revealed
State’s minority women hurting, report finds
Youth club benched: Boys and Girls Club charter revoked
House Approves Fry Bread As Official S.D. Bread
Va. Bill Sets Fine for Low-Riding Pants
Divide and Conquer - Pawlenty and Tribe;s negotiations
Gambling with a people’s future
GaCrunch! Carrots May Cut Cancer Risk
Doug Grow: Dayton’s honest, progressive message never broke through
Which Democrat will run for Dayton’s seat?
From Dayton’s Campaign Website
Dayton Will Not Seek Re-Election
DFL praises Dayton, thanks him for his strong leadership
Dayton Will Not Run For Re-Election
North Korea Says It Has Nuclear Weapons
Church won't allow Lakota funeral rituals
No. 1 Bears battle No. 6 Cass Lake-Bena on Friday
Red Lake Band, Canadian tribes discuss direct trade
Red Lake Urban Office Activities Report Feb. 2005
Bush Administration budget slashes BIA programs
Red Lake, Canadian First Nations hold historic gathering
Red Lake Elementary School Basketball hosts Bug School
GM Recalls 155,465 Pickups, Vans and SUVs
Parents Protest Student Computer ID Tags
American Indian College Fund Tours Provide Journeys With A Purpose
Believe it or not - Big Foot tracks found in BOT Red Lake
Tuesday Night Bowling for Feb. 8, 2005
Tribal Government & Tribal Sovereignty - Letter to Editor
For some meth abusers, salvation at boot camp
Ron Schara: Stocking walleye fry is well worth it
Tuesday Night Bowling for Feb. 1, 2005
Lobbist for tribes critical of state-tribal partnership on casino
Red Lake man apprehended in Missouri
No. 1 Bears win area battle
Tribes, Pawlenty’s office discuss casino
Missing Person - LaVan Cyril Stillday, age 22
Ponemah Youth & Adult Fishing Derby - Feb. 19, 2005
Teann Marie Lyons Memorial Dinner - Feb. 19, 2005 Redby Center
Humphrey grandson won’t run for Senate in 2006
Microsoft Urges Users to Apply New Patches
11th Annual Haskell Commencement Men's Fast Pitch Softball Tournament
Stillday search ongoing
Help needed in recent break-in at Gina King residence
More Big Foot tracks found in BOT Red Lake
Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League 02/15/05
Tribes tout casinos as boon to economy
Grand Forks area brothers working with tribe on casino plans
Big Foot; a view by Jerick Head
Red Lake Youth Basketball Day at Target Center
Methamphetamine and Meth Lab presentations held in Red Lake
Red Lake Nation to observe Chief's Day on Feb. 21, 2005
Divie and Conquer: Will Pawlenty's bad faith negotiations with tribal leaders make a casino deal go bust?
Chief's Day Celebration 2005
Celtic group to mark 10 years with concert Friday
Moe, Sailer to continue seeking funding for Bemidji-area projects
Some see bonding bill as just politics
Weekend pursuit allegedly involving two Red Lake residents ends in crash
Governor visits Walker, promotes Eelpout Festival
LaRose Tops Leech Lake contest, special election winner’s eligibility challenged
Questions remain after election at Leech Lake
Legislator proposes castration for pedophiles
Mall of America’s $1B Plan may add casino
Mall of America owners’ expansion would include casino
Pawlenty floats drug deal with Indians
Native music award thrills victors
Audit cites tribal misuse of Boys and Girls Club federal grant money
Natives eye pill trade: Prairie bands hope to sell cheap medicine in casinos
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Pawlenty talks of using tribes to import drugs
Pawlenty, Pfizer executive defend drug importation
Mall of America plan depends on casino, developer says
Base donates used base housing to tribes
Tribe rejects base houses
LOCAL BUSINESS: A much bigger project
Lac du Flambeau band considers floating casino
States asking too much of tribes, leaders say
HIGHER EDUCATION: Minorities make gains
Gains on the reservation
Red Lake made history with first license plates for reserivation residents
American Indian Students protest fence
Democrats allege partisan politics on bonding projects, former GOP lawmakers fault new representatives
Chief's Day honors Red Lake ancestors
Gaming and Hotel Market Assessment - Twin Cities Casino
Search for missing teen continues
11th Annual Haskell Commencement Softball Tournament
Ojibwe to mark treaty’s 150th year
Taking a chance on casinos
Bars test laws on gambling with moneyless poker games
Search continues for LaVan Stillday - Massive search scheduled for Friday
Community-wide search launched for missing Red Lake man
On Navajo Reservation, a new tool in the fight against drugs
Tribal Council Memo - Search Efforts for LaVan Stillday
Traditional Pow Wow - New Bemidji High School
Langseth: BSU project to be part of bonding bill
House Oks $781 million in public works projects
Little Rock Community Project Safe Neighborhood Meeting