Indian students find hope, success in program
Graduation rates on the rise
The drumbeats echoed down the empty Virginia High School halls. At first loud and steady, sometimes wavering into disharmony before drawing back together again, the drum beats are an audible sign of a student population that once felt invisible. That’s how it was in 1995, when Dorothy Oie joined the district as head of the Indian Education program. Full Story
Key dates in American Indian Education
1794:
United States signs the first Indian treaty that includes provisions for federal funding of Indian education, in exchange for tribal land.
1860:
Federal government establishes the first federal Indian boarding school. Full Story
Mac’s Bar: new times, old customs
MOUNTAIN IRON – Jeremy Jesch knew a bit about the bar business. Full Story
Generation W News
Ely Nordic Ski Team wins big!
Ely’s Nordic ski team started out the year with one goal in mind, winning their section meet and going to state as a team. Little did they know, they would not only become section champions for both girls and boys, but also move on to a sweeping victory at state. The Ely girls took third place at state, missing second place by only one point. Full Story
Recession Tactic #3:
Review your business processes. This includes the floor or manufacturing process, and also invoicing, ordering, bill paying, payroll, shipping, delivery, communications. Full Story
Red, yellow & green improves your diet
You know that fruits and vegetables are supposed to be a regular part of your diet – and we don’t just mean slathering ketchup on that half-pound burger. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is promoting its “Fruits and Vegetables Matter” program in an effort to get more red, yellow and green in the American diet.
Here are some tips: Full Story
Home Remedy Tips
Feeling Nauseous?
Use acupressure (before you get
to the point of vomiting):
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Christopher Reeve revolutionized neurological rehab
American Actor, screen writer, director, and film producer Christopher Reeve is likely most famous for his role as Superman in the movie series by the same title. While entertainment is a great contribution, giving people a diversion from the stresses of life, I do not consider this his most significant contribution to society. Full Story
Three Lives Are Snuffed Out
Tie Makers in Camp North of Virginia Make Awful Mistake and Drink Wood Alcohol
The lives of three men who were engaged in getting out ties for the Rainy Lake road were snuffed out some time last week as a result of drinking wood alcohol by mistake. Their names were Robert Starr, Geo. F. Burns and William Fitzgibbons. They were the sole occupants of a little cabin situated about twelve miles out on the Sand Lake branch. Full Story
Silence is golden for this Blue Devil
Q. and A. with Virginia/MIB goaltender Casey Myhre
Note from Brian Miller: In lieu of our i on Local
Sports column and player profile normally featured
on this page, we bring you an inspirational story
on Virginia/MI-B senior net minder Casey Myhre,
which originally appeared on Minnesota Hockey
Hub’s website, www.mnhockeyhub.com earlier this
month. Full Story
9-Ball
Standings 02/15
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