Reflecting on a Herculean vaccine effort in Leech Lake
Nearly six months after Leech Lake s vaccine distribution was launched, the unsung heroes reflected on the process since then. 7:40 am, May 19, 2021 ×
Members of the vaccine team in Cass Lake on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (Hannah Olson / Bemidji Pioneer)
CASS LAKE On Monday, Dec. 14 the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe became likely the first tribal nation in the country to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vials were welcomed with fanfare and traditional prayer, and inserted into the upper deltoids of some carefully chosen tribal members and employees.
Nearly six months after Leech Lake s vaccine distribution was launched, the unsung heroes reflected on the process since then.
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Committees formed for long-term Beltrami County Jail discussion
At its Tuesday meeting, the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners moved forward with the creation of several committees to consider options related to the jail. Commissioners also took action related to the veterans services officer position. 8:14 pm, Apr. 6, 2021 ×
BEMIDJI Four committees were established on Tuesday, April 6, to determine the future of the Beltrami County Jail.
The new steering committee is set to include:
Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince.
Beltrami County Sheriff Ernie Beitel, Jail Administrator Calandra Allen and Administrator Thomas Barry.
Department of Corrections Regional Director Trisha Hansen and Tribal Liaison Randy Goodwin.
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Minnesota bands rip Pete Stauber for working to deny first Native American from joining US Cabinet
In a letter obtained by state Sen. Jen McEwen and posted to Twitter, the Republican congressman called for the withdrawal of U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland as nominee for U.S. Secretary of Interior. 11:34 am, Jan. 19, 2021 ×
U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, President-elect Joe Biden s nominee for the Interior Secretary, speaks after Biden announced her nomination among another round of nominees and appointees for his administration in Wilmington, Delaware, on Dec. 19. (REUTERS / Kevin Lamarque)
DULUTH - U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber drew the ire of Native American bands in his district late last week after they d learned he was working behind the scenes to deny the first Indigenous person nominated as a U.S. Cabinet secretary.
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