May 21, 2026 Edition
May 21, 2026 Edition
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians 2026 General Election Unofficial Results for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Congratulations to all...
May 20, 2026 (SAINT PAUL) - Attorney General Ellison, alongside a coalition of other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many healthcare and other critical workforce fields. The lawsuit challenges a recently finalized Department of Education rule that narrows the federal definition of "professional degree" and imposes...
A St. Paul attorney representing the ICE agent charged with pointing his gun at motorists during Operation Metro Surge said Wednesday that his client will turn himself in after prosecutors issued a nationwide warrant for his arrest in April. Criminal defense attorney Ryan Pacyga filed a certificate of representation for Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., 35, of Temple Hills, Md., on Wednesday afternoon. Pacyga also filed a demand for disclosure of evidence. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty...
A student brought suspected recreational drugs from home to a Moorhead, Minn., middle school, where several youngsters consumed what was described as candy and fell ill, officials said. The incident on Monday at Horizon Middle School East led to police searching a home the next day and then arresting the student's parents. The 43-year-old father and 40-year-old mother remain jailed on suspicion of illegal drug possession; charges have yet to be filed. The Minnesota Star Tribune generally does...
Red Lake Nation College: Congratulations to our 81 graduates! We had an amazing time yesterday celebrating such an incredible milestone. Despite the high winds and having to quickly pivot the ceremony indoors, everyone came together to make the day special and it turned out to be a wonderful celebration filled with joy, laughter, and pride. Thank you to all of our graduates, families, staff, and guests for your flexibility, positivity, and support throughout the day. We are so proud of each and...
Summary Legal challenges already begin against Trump's fund Experts see multiple hurdles to such lawsuits Challengers will need to establish legal standing Fund could benefit Trump allies like January 6 rioters Challenge from Congress unlikely with Republicans in power May 20 (Reuters) - Opponents of President Donald Trump's sweeping legal settlement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service will face high hurdles in challenging its $1.776 billion fund for victims of alleged political...
Bemidji, Minn. – The Beltrami Electric Cooperative Trust Board recently awarded $42,412 in grants to 18 local nonprofit and community organizations through its Operation Round Up® program. Operation Round Up is a charitable initiative unique to electric cooperatives, where members round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar. These small contributions add up to make a big impact-100% of which go directly to local community projects. Grants this cycle were awarded to a...
The White House resisted allowing an American doctor exposed to Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo to return to the United States, according to five people familiar with the Ebola response who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share internal discussions, delaying the evacuation and care of Peter Stafford, who was ultimately transported to Germany. Infectious-disease physicians who have cared for Ebola patients say the mainstay of treatment is early recognition of...
Red Lake Secondary Complex: Students and staff enjoyed the Red Lake Secondary Complex PowWow! Miigwech to everyone who came - including drum and students from RLEC and the charter school! Congratulations to the newest RLSC royalty, Princess: Jasinda Kingbird and Brave: Dwayne...
Summary Capitol riot defendants and Trump allies seek compensation from new fund Democrats and some Republicans question fund's legality and IRS audit ban Some Democrats, including James Comey, consider applying for compensation WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - (This story contains strong language in paragraph 3) Since President Donald Trump's administration announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "weaponization," January 6 Capitol riot...
DULUTH – A northern Minnesota man accused of shooting at a small plane that was helping contain wildfires last weekend has been charged with two felonies. Daniel Christian Pettit, 48, claimed he was shooting at crows, according to a criminal complaint. Pettit, of Orr, Minn., was charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and intentional discharge of a firearm Wednesday in St. Louis County Court in Virginia. https://www.startribune.com/man-charge...
Red Lake Elementary: Congratulations to the new Princess & Brave for RLEC: Jennifer Barrett and Justin...
Cargill has locked out more than 1,700 union workers from a key meatpacking plant in Colorado after pay negotiations between the massive food company and Teamsters members reached an impasse. The employees, who are not getting paid, say Minnetonka-based Cargill is refusing to provide adequate raises after months of bargaining. Cargill said it is willing to make "an estimated $33.4 million investment in Fort Morgan employees" over a five-year agreement. The beef plant has skidded to a...
May 20 (Reuters) - A former U.S. Department of Justice attorney has been charged with emailing herself copies of an unreleased volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report concerning the now-dismissed criminal case accusing President Trump of retaining classified documents after his first term. Carmen Lineberger, who had worked in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the theft and concealment of government records...
Summary Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a public health emergency, WHO says Outbreak spread undetected for weeks in conflict-hit Congo No vaccine available for Bundibugyo strain, may take months to develop GENEVA, May 20 (Reuters) - The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is expected to continue to grow, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2026) – The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) presented the Urban Indian Health Champion Award to Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) during NCUIH's 2026 Annual Conference. For years, Senator Smith has shown up for urban Indian health in ways that matter. In 2020, she co-introduced the bipartisan Coverage for Urban Indian Health Providers Act, which extended Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage to Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), a concrete win for UIOs and...
SpaceX, the rocket company led by Elon Musk set to debut on the stock market in coming weeks, has recorded $13 billion worth of losses since the beginning of 2023, according to a financial filing made public Wednesday by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company, whose initial public offering is expected to attract record investment, had nearly $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025 but overall lost $4.9 billion. SpaceX lost nearly $4.3 billion in the first three months of 2026. It recorded...
Summary Trump says he came within an hour of restarting the war US president again says US may have to hit Iran 'very hard' Tehran says any attack will trigger regional war Two Chinese tankers exit Hormuz with 4 million barrels Iran seeks end to sanctions and blockade, release of funds DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States was ready to proceed with further attacks on Tehran if Iran did not agree to a peace deal, but suggested...
Summary Panel firings confirmed by HHS, replacements sought through May 23 Dr. Wong says he and Dr. Davis have reapplied to join the panel Medical experts warn delays in screening guideline updates due to panel's sidelining May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the chair and vice chair of the influential task force that decides what preventive medical care should be provided at no cost to patients, according to letters sent earlier this month and seen by...
A lawsuit filed Wednesday challenges alleged school segregation in Massachusetts, arguing that boundary lines are trapping many low-income students of color in segregated, low-performing school districts and denying them the right to the adequate education guaranteed by the state constitution. The suit, filed in Suffolk County Superior Court in Boston, challenges policies that bar students from attending public schools outside their home districts in most cases. Plaintiffs include nine children...
St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Electric Farm Equipment Grant (EFEG) program. This new program helps Minnesota farmers purchase electric farm equipment to reduce air pollution. The MDA expects to award up to $6.6 million through a competitive review process. Individual awards will range from $1,500 to $150,000, with about 90 grants expected to be awarded. The EFEG program requires a 25% cash match. Grant funds are provided...
Summary Automobile Association expects record 39.1 million to travel by car this weekend Gasoline prices surge due to Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz closure impacts supply Analysts warn that low inventories, refinery outages and hurricanes could push prices higher NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - As millions of travelers hit the road for the U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend, high gasoline prices fueled by ongoing supply disruptions from the war with Iran are set to add financial strain for...
More than 130 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases have been recorded in the recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, as authorities work to contain its spread. "We expect those numbers to keep increasing given the amount of time the virus was circulating before the outbreak was detected," WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a briefing. The global health body has declared the outbreak a public health...
May 20, 2026 (SAINT PAUL) - Today, a Todd County court sentenced Lavern C. Kauffman to 36 months, with execution of the sentence stayed for 15 years, and 30 days' jail for his role in the 2021 sexual assault of a juvenile in Clarissa, Minnesota. Kauffman pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct on December 17, 2025. On September 12, 2021, Kauffman, an adult, sexually assaulted a juvenile at his family home in Clarissa, Minnesota. At the plea hearing, Kauffman acknowledged he had a...
Red Lake Youth Sports The youth tournament is underway, stop on up and check out some games and support the teams fundraising Ponemah vs the Wolfpack in 3/4th boys action, and some of the Lady Birds vs Mustangs in girls action Red Lake Youth Sports CG Bears vs Red Lake Lil Warriors Red Lake Youth Sports 5/6th grade boys division White Earth Elite Red Lake Warriors Red Lake Youth Sports 3/4th grade girls division Red Lake Lady Warriors Lady Birds Mustangs Red Lake Youth Sports 7/8th grade girls...
Red Lake Girls Softball Team loses to Kelliher-Northome on cold May day JV Girls Team also lost to the...
Red Lake Warrior Baseball Team shut-out at home by Walker-Hackensack-Akley 15-0 on Tuesday, May 12,...
Red Lake Girls Softball Team loses to Nevis on Thursday, May 7, 2026 Junior Varsity Girls also take the loss in the early...
Red Lake Warrior Baseball Team loses at home to Laporte 21-8 on Thursday evening Red Lakes JV also played and took the...
James Murdoch, the younger son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, is buying New York magazine and the news website Vox.com, according to an email reviewed by The Washington Post, a deal that cements his journalistic ambitions apart from the conservative media empire built by his family. As part of the deal, announced Wednesday morning, Murdoch - through a holding company called Lupa Systems - will also acquire Vox's podcast network, which distributes dozens of shows including Kara Swisher and Scott...
WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Senator John Kennedy on Wednesday said there was insufficient support in the Senate to spend $1 billion on a planned White House ballroom and related security measures, and that the proposal would not be included in a $72 billion immigration enforcement bill. Speaking to reporters after leaving a meeting of Republican senators, Kennedy, of Louisiana, said: "We were told that, and again, I haven't looked at the text, but we're told that...
The crack of a gavel late Sunday marked the failed end to a nearly yearlong effort to strengthen Minnesota's gun-control laws. It began after the assassination of DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman in June and was given urgency by the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis a few months later, but ultimately was doomed by House Republicans who blocked every significant gun-related measure last session. Now, DFL legislators say they will take their failure to the...
Rodney Eugene St. John December 12, 1951 - May 18, 2026 Services are pending for...
The Beltrami Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is excited to announce two upcoming forestry opportunities! Join us at 5pm on May 27th, 2026, for a FREE live webinar all about forest management and how you can get paid to keep your forest land wooded. Contact Kaylie Carver at (218)333-4157 or kaylie.carver@co.betrami.mn.us to register for the webinar. Additionally, Beltrami SWCD will be handing out FREE trees in Lueken's North parking lot in the near future. Details are still being...
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The 2026 Sanford Bemidji Health Care Career Exploration Day is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, 1300 Anne St. NW, in Bemidji. The event is designed for students in grades 7-12 to explore health care careers, programs, sponsorships and career pathways. It is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. The experience can open doors to different types of health care careers and will include professional health care career...
