Posts by Brenda Mak
In Focus: Red Lake Artist Shares Native Culture On A Canvas
Red Lake native Brian Dow has been an artist his whole life, but it is not until almost three years ago when he found his true passion – sketching Native…
Read MoreRemer Man Faces 10 Counts Of Criminal Sexual Conduct
A Remer man is facing 10 felony charges of criminal sexual conduct after he reportedly sexually assaulted a 4-year-old girl. Jacob John White, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First…
Read MoreUpdate: Man Charged After Tossing Cats Into Dog Enclosure
Update: The Bemidji Police department have released the name of the the man involved in deserting two cats. Joseph Roy Haugen of Bemidji, has been charged withe one misdemeanor count…
Read MorePipeline Activists Charged With Felonies In Clearwater County
Two activists who tampered with Enbridge pipeline valves Tuesday in solidarity with Dakota Access Pipeline opponents have been charged with felonies in Clearwater County. Emily Nesbitt Johnston, 50, of Seattle, and…
Read MoreGov. Dayton: Affordable Care Act Is ‘No Longer Affordable’
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday that the Affordable Care Act is “no longer affordable,” a stinging critique from a state leader who strongly embraced the law just a few…
Read MoreMinnesota Voter Registration Deadline Nears
There is less than a week left for Minnesotans to register to vote for the Nov. 8 elections. The last day to register in Minnesota is Tuesday, Oct. 18. You can register…
Read MoreThe Latest: Companies Say Activists Didn’t Stop Oil Delivery
Representatives of some oil pipeline companies who were targeted by activists showing support with Dakota Access pipeline opponents say the attempt to disrupt delivery was not successful, the AP reports.…
Read MoreIndigenous Peoples’ Day: Panelists Say More Work Needs To Be Done
A week after Bemidji recognized Indigenous Peoples’/Treaty Day, community leaders expressed mixed reactions to the proclamation in a panel discussion. Many say they are thrilled with progress, but there isn’t…
Read MoreIn Focus: Bemidji Artist Makes Her Way To Uganda
Jessie Marianiello has been painting pet portraits for nearly a decade, and more recently photographing wild horses all over the country. But soon she will be starting a new chapter…
Read MoreRed Lake Receives $13M USDA Funding To Address Longtime Concerns
Exciting times are ahead for the Red Lake Nation. After a long struggle dealing with dangerous work conditions and drug and alcohol addiction in the community, many long-term needs will be…
Read MoreDining Deals: Restaurant Week In Bemidji
Is there a restaurant you’ve always wanted to check out in Bemidji? Perhaps next week would the time to visit. Starting Monday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct. 14, many area restaurants and…
Read MoreInternational Sex Trafficking Ring Busted, Two Minnesotans Arrested
Federal authorities have charged 17 members of an international sex trafficking organization Wednesday, with transporting hundreds of female sex slaves from Thailand and trafficking them throughout the United States. Those indicted include…
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