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Breaking a barrier, Red Lake athlete signs letter of intent

Bob Collins November 17, 2016, 12:45 PM Nov 17, 2016

There have been plenty of ballyhooed high school athletes in Minnesota over the years and Grace White should be one of them.

This week she signed a letter of intent to play Division I basketball with the University of Denver, becoming the first Red Lake reservation athlete to play an NCAA Division I sport.
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Education · Sports

Red Lake plays for lost teammate at state basketball tournament

Bob Collins March 10, 2016, 8:42 AM Mar 10, 2016

March is high-school tournament time in Minnesota, as you probably know. It’s a time when most of the attention around here will go to the metro-area public and private sports dynasties. Good for them and good luck to them.

But there’s always at least one team that’s a little easier to root for. Read more →