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Stordahl Flies High On Veterans Honor Flight
by Jeff Olsen Call him the Happy Soldier. He didn't mind KP, polishing brass, shining boots, policing cigarette butts, or dropping down and doing 50 push-ups. To this day, he has no regrets about his...
Appreciative Paula Has a New Lease on Life
by Jeff Olsen Paula Peterson wasn't quite at Heaven's Gate, but the Roseau resident wasn't running marathons, skipping rope or climbing the Grand Tetons. She needed a new kidney. "I'm okay," she said...
A Life is really worth sharing and appreciating
Always when there is mention of TV characters, I think of our wonderful local characters who should be on the telly or in the movies. Take the Dawg, aka Steve Furuseth, a wonderful and roguish...
It's Tuesdays With Judge Dixon in Courtroom One
by Jeff Olsen The judge laughs and, yes, she even smiles. In early May, she was spotted without her black robe in Courtroom One. Every other Tuesday is Treatment Court Day at the Roseau County...
Here's a handful of sunflower seeds, my dear!
It was an interesting start to Mother's Day 2023. A female acquaintance texted quite early on Sunday morning. Are you making Autumn breakfast? I thought it was a trick question because nobody has...
Jensen and Palmquist Advance to General Election
by Jeff Olsen Kermit Jensen and Tim Palmquist have advanced to the August 8 general election following this past Tuesday's District 4 Roseau County Commissioner primary election. With 320 votes, Mr....
Roseau Anglers Shine In Zippel Bay Ice Out
by Jeff Olsen Last weekend, three sets of Roseau anglers didn't claim the title at the 2023 Ice Out Northern Tournament on Lake of the Woods, They did, however, finish in the top money to earn...
The Kid, the Skipper, and the Game at the Metrodome
by Jeff Olsen Benji, the son of John and Sue Wilebski of rural Greenbush, is no longer The Kid. He just began his third year of Medical School at the University of North Dakota and will graduate in...
Just remembering some old and odd characters
Sometimes, I finish an interview thinking, "Now, that's a person I'd like to sit down and drink a beer with." What's really uncharacteristic is thinking, "And I'll buy!" I've been in this racket -...
Meet the Two RHS All-State Band Members
by Jeff Olsen Anders Mattson plays the trumpet and could wake up the entire household if he is in the mood. Mr. Mattson, a sophomore, earned All-State honors recently and will participate in the...
The Five Sisters remember and honor their War Hero Dad
by Jeff Olsen It's possible that Roseau's Wendell Hamerl, a gunner in the U.S. Army Air Force, was one of the more publicized local World War II veterans. He was shot down twice, escaped capture the...
So, you want to burn a stack of objectionable books!
One of the funniest autobiographies about sex is “My Life and Loves” by Frank Harris, which was first printed in 1922. It probably was banned for a while. A bunch of us pals read it in 1965. It...
Meet The UPS Gal With the Terrific Outlook and Smile
by Jeff Olsen Katie Marynik was dropping off packages at various Roseau businesses and residences last week. She stands out in a crowd. At just an inch shy of 72 inches, she is occasionally asked if... Full story
Sometimes, life throws you for a fruit loop
You can insist all you want that life's a bummer. I won't argue. Scott Helgeland died on April 4, and he was just 46. The other day, a friend emailed his obituary and remarked - "Said he was a wrestle...
Nine Border-Jumping Migrants surrender to U. S. authorities
by Jeff Olsen Sometime near 4:45 a.m. this past Tuesday, a 911 call was received by the Roseau County Sheriff's Department dispatcher in which language was a barrier. The caller didn't speak English....
Meet the District 4 County Commissioner Candidates
by Jeff Olsen A week ago Tuesday, April 11, the seven Roseau County District 4 commissioner candidates had approximately seven minutes to make their statements on why they deserve your votes in the...
Sorry, I won't be sending a graduation card
But I am offering free advice. Over the years, it’s been fun writing occasional columns advising high school seniors on my tips for success in life and also preparing them for the unexpected...
Felony charges filed on Roseau man who torched home
by Jeff Olsen Last weekend, Roseau Police Chief Marc Hodge remarked on the incident in which the son of a Roseau resident set fire inside the residence as well as discharged gunshots inside the...
Here's a novel way to assist crime fighting
by Jeff Olsen In late March, Devin Corneliusen, an investigator with the Roseau County Sheriff's Department, wanted the public to be aware of a new crime fighting phone app. He released the following...
This is Definitely living high off the hog
I never knew that Clarence Thomas and his wife, Ginni, somewhat of a conservative gadfly, hang out in the same social circles as my wife and I do. Autumn and I travel cheap. Damn cheap. It's nothing...
Warroad delegation traveled to the State Legislature
It's a personal issue when it comes to old traditions. You fight for what is right. For the Warroad community, it's retaining the Warriors' sports name and logo. On Wednesday, March 29, they attended...
Basketball whiz has to walk away from her true love
Katie Borowicz is more than pretty good. She is exceptional. Even as a seventh grader, she performed magic on the court with her unique skills. It was less than three years ago that Katie chose to...
Roseau County Board appoints new Assistant County Attorney
Prior to the February 28 Roseau County Board meeting, County Commissioner Jack Swanson underscored that the Roseau County Attorney's Office is so swamped that they require an additional assistant...
ROSEAU KNOWLEDGE BOWL TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE
Weather had an impact on the regional Knowledge Bowl competition in Thief River Falls on March 22. Only 15 of the 18 teams were on hand due to poor travel conditions. "Our kids were in the top rooms...
Roseau American Legion Post is now 104 years young
In early March, the Kaleb E. Lindquist American Legion Post 24 marked its 104th anniversary. By 1919, the Volstead Amendment had been passed, which outlawed alcoholic beverages in the United States...
