Articles from the May 19, 2018 edition
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Stomp Out Cancer 5K Walk Run
“Cancer affects all of us one way or another,” said Liz Madley, Marketing Specialist at Border State Bank. “We have either loved, met, lived with or known someone who has had to fight the awful battle...
The Governor: 'May is community action month!'
It's all about helping others and making a difference. In late April, Governor Mark Dayton issued a proclamation regarding the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which authorized the creation of...
Roseau High School has selected the following student speakers for its commencement exercises
• Karina Fredrickson, daughter of Richard and Pamela Fredrickson • Abigail Huss, daughter of John and Cathy Huss • Torie Petersen, daughter of Bill and Heidi Petersen Commencement exercises will be held on Sunday, May 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the high...
Workout of the Week
What would happen if I just quit everything? What if I just quit? Who would be affected if I shut down JedKobernusz.com? Who would that impact? What would I gain? Is it too late? These are questions I've been asking myself lately. Partly because I'm...
Ram boys golfers are hitting their stride
by Jeff Olsen Coach Mike Lundbohm had no complaints last Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, as his guys played their best golf of the season. A week ago Friday at the Thief River Falls Varsity...
Lady Rams are fifth at Pebble Lake
A week ago Friday at Pebble Lake Golf Course in Fergus Falls, the Roseau Ram girls had their best outing of the season as they placed fifth in the 12-team field with 366. Bemidji won top honor with 33...
Lady Rams Softball
The Roseau Rams girls softball team is having a successful season this spring. With a record of 12 and 6, coach Teresa Hulst and a core group of 9 seniors have been leading the way. The girls started...
Roseau bats carry them to a 2-1 Week
In another high scoring affair, Roseau lost to BGMR in a knockdown-drag-em-out brawl. Not in the literal sense, but the Gators got the best of the Rams in an 11-10 ballgame that went back and forth and ended on an inside-the-park walk-off. The Rams...
Wensloff Playing in the All-Star Softball Series
The All-Star Softball Series is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Sports Federation and the Minnesota High School Fastpitch Coaches Association to highlight and promote girls athletics. The All-Star...
Who's the best ever?
In my book, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Warren Spahn were the best ever in Major League Baseball. Don't remember Spahn? He won 363 games in the majors, the most ever by a lefthander. He compiled a...
Upside Down, Inside Out!
Recently Julie and I had the privilege of traveling to Orlando, Florida, spending 6 days at Disney World; the ultimate “Mickey Mouse” experience: It’s a marvelous place, and we had the opportunity to get in on their annual “Flower and Garden” show. I...
Holy Moly
To the Editor, Holy Moly, I never thought I would see my name in the paper as many times as in last weeks editorial by Mr. Olsen. He and Stormy Daniels are two of the best representatives of the liberal left I know of. As far as not knowing what it...
Mark Edward Thompson, 65
Warroad - Mark Edward Thompson passed away May 9, 2018 at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo at the age of 65. Mark (also known as “Squirrel”) was born on July 15, 1952 in Grand Forks, N.D. to Dorothy (Bye) and Orbin Thompson. He grew up in East Gra...
Lawrence Jerome Sannan, 91
Albany, Ore.- Lawrence Jerome Sannan was born to Edwin L. Sannan and Gertrude Trach Sannan in Grand Forks, North Dakota November 22, 1926. He grew up in Roseau. His grandparents lived on two farms that were joined by a footbridge. He considered his...
Arlan "Arly" Loken, 58
Skime - Arlan “Arly” Loken, passed away May 13, 2018 at his home. Arly was born November 28, 1959 in Roseau. He was the son of Floyd and Anna (Paulson) Loken. He graduated from Grygla School. Arly spent the last 18 years with his significant oth...
Wendy Sandsmark, 36
Wannaska- Wendy Sandsmark, 36, Wannaska, formerly of Grygla, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at her residence. Wendy Lee Sandsmark was born on October 7, 1981 in Thief River Falls, the youngest of three beautiful daughters born to Wesle...
