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Redby men sentenced for November 2010 killing

Two Redby men have been sentenced in relation to the killing of one man and the wounding of two others.

February 08, 2012

Northome man sentenced for possessing 10 firearms

MINNEAPOLIS – A Northome man was sentenced Monday in federal court in Fergus Falls for possessing 10 firearms.

By Pioneer Staff Report , February 08, 2012

Walker man dies after stabbing; suspect in custody

A 31-year-old Walker man has died following a stabbing in the Longville area Sunday, according to a news release from Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch.

February 07, 2012

Bemidji man pleads not guilty in vandalism of mailboxes in area

A Bemidji man has pleaded not guilty to taking part in damaging approximately 46 mailboxes in and near Bemidji along 15th Street Northwest, Becida Road Southwest and Power Dam Road Northeast.

By Pioneer Staff Report , February 07, 2012

Former Deer River employee accused of stealing nearly $100,000

A former Deer River city employee is accused of stealing approximately $100,000 while working as the city’s deputy motor vehicle clerk.

By Forum Communications Co. , February 01, 2012

Family waits for an apology: Death of Alzheimer’s victim brings back memories of false imprisonment charges for family members

After the false imprisonment charge against Jennings Sunderland was dropped, the family waited for an apology.

By Bethany Wesley , January 27, 2012

Veterans, military personnel honored at Leech Lake Memorial Grounds

On Thursday, representatives from Grand Portage Honor Guard, Leech Lake Honor Guard, Warriors Honor Guard, White Earth Honor Guard, Cass Lake American Legion 284, Army National Guard of Bemidji, and Marine Corp of Bemidji along with the Mayor of Cass Lake Wayne LaDuke, District 3 Representative from Leech Lake Ribs Whitebird, Cass County Commissioner Dick Downham and his wife, Reno Wells from Cass County Health & Human Services, Cass County Veterans Service Officer Kathy Ramos and community members gathered at the Leech Lake Memorial Grounds for a ceremony to honor all veterans and current servicemen. Submitted Photo

January 27, 2012

Alleged gang members arrested

A Bemidji man and two Cass Lake men are among six men who have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for their alleged roles in the so-called Native Mob.

By Bethany Wesley , January 26, 2012

Redby woman convicted of trying to hide suspect

DULUTH — A federal jury in Duluth on Tuesday found a 22-year-old Redby, Minn., woman guilty of attempting to hide a suspect from federal agents.

By Forum Communication Co. , January 25, 2012

Clearwater, Sanford sign agreement

BAGLEY – It was a move Clearwater County Commissioner John Nelson called “a sigh of relief” because it means health care and local jobs will stay in Clearwater County.

By Anne Williams , January 18, 2012

Northland sites among top Minnesota emitters of greenhouse gases

DULUTH — Coal-fired powerplants and taconite processing are the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Northeastern Minnesota, according to a new list of the nation’s largest sources of carbon dioxide, methane and other gases.

By John Myers , January 13, 2012

CapX2020 advancing: Helicopters, implosives next phase for transmission line

A new phase of construction on the CapX2020 project between Bemidji and Grand Rapids will start next week.

By Steve Wagner , January 11, 2012

Judge asks for cooperation in death penalty case

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge called lawyers together from both sides of a North Dakota death penalty case and urged them on Monday to work together to avoid unnecessary delays.

By Dave Kolpack , January 10, 2012

Prime Time: Pazahiyayewin’s legacy lives on

The legacy of Pazahiyayewin (She Shall Radiate In Her Path Like the Sun) lives on in the lives of her descendents.

By Patt Rall , January 10, 2012

Hong Kong: a place unlike any other

It’s a place we’ve all heard of, but most know little about. And that’s a small shame, because Hong Kong isn’t “just another city” in China. Hong Kong is a landmark, moving the world forward, and is a focus for economists, urban planners, architects, sociologists and travelers all over.

January 08, 2012