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Assembly Operators Own our success!
You will hear this often from Danielle Byfuglien, Staff Performance Manager for ResourceMFG- the sole hiring consultant for Polaris Industries, in Roseau. Danielle is the first face that people will...
So, Kids, Mom is sick...
What mom is trying to say: “So kids, mom is sick. I am hoping that tonight you can please be sure that you take care of the things mommy knows you can do for yourself. Mommy knows you are such big k...
Staying right sid e up when everything is upside down
Lifecare Medical Center's Health4Life team will be hosting a community wellness speaker, Linda Larsen, on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Roseau Community School theatre. This is a free event and...
Date Night
I know, many of you just laughed out loud. What is a date night? Or you may have even thought to yourself “are you kidding, if I have a night with no kids, I am getting in the bath with aromatherapy b...
Walk to remember for those who cannot
by Shelly Nelson There are no words to describe the moment a loved one, much less yourself, is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. This is something sisters Paula Peterson and Jill Wulff know all...
BFF Material, or Trouble Making Duo?
So, for the first years of our child’s life, we pretty much control their “friend list”. Who they associate with and when. Usually this list involves our friends’ children. If we love the parent,...
Bear Down!
World Class bear hunting right out your backdoor! (Or at least within a few short miles of it!) We really do live in one of the most amazing places of this great country! Blooming Valley Outfitters,...
Learn to say No, I can't, or not Today
It's in a woman's nature to always say "yes", "OK", I will make it work, "I got this". I even preach this in my column sometimes. Well, this week's column is short and sweet. Say "no". Say "not...
Can you help shape the future of Roseau youth?
Americorps Minnesota is still looking for math and reading tutors for the 2017-2018 school year. At the time of interview there were still eight tutors that were needed and they are vital in order for...
How do you Explain it to the littles?
School is starting next week. I originally planned on writing about that for this week’s column. About the different sides of how mothers feel, often in their own head and heart even! Is it a j...
The students of Roseau have talent in many sports!
The Christian Laettner Basketball Academy will soon be coming to Roseau, offering 2-hour sessions focusing on their goal: "Teach the 'little things' and wait for the big things to come."- What are...
College or Bust....
I am at such an interesting point in this parenting journey compared to many of my mommy friends. I am worried about sending my baby girl off to 1st grade. Is she going to keep up with her classmates?...
It's raining......Now WHAT?
So, you are at the new splash pad, and it's sunny and wonderful. Wait, no it's starting to rain! Now what? There's the library right over there. But there's not enough there to do to keep the kids bus...
Isn't that the Truth?
Nope. It sure isn’t! So, your pregnant. You wait until the socially appropriate amount of time to share the big news, according to “the experts” anyways. Everyone oohs and ahs and hugs and is SOOOOO e...
From the Mouths of Babes...
I have struggled with a feature this month, and I've wondered if this should be it. It is unconventional. It would be decided as self-absorbed by many. But I think a story worthy of the front page...
Community, Pride and Art - A Beautiful Combination
Public Art is an amazingly beautiful concept, and more so when you decide to keep it local as you design it. Sherri Kruger of Badger learned this during her travels to Philadelphia 3 summers ago...
Slumber Party.....Yeah!
Your kid gets to that age. The age of requesting the slumber party. A million things go through your mind. First, I don’t even like my close relatives to come over, much less a child that can r...
Twenty-one years of saving lives in Roseau County
In the last 26 years, 1.7 million lives have been saved . That's what the American Cancer Society has accomplished through the time of its volunteers and countless donors. That's a decrease of 23% in...
My Kid is the Greatest EVER!
We have all been there. We are bragging about how our little one rolled over for the first time. Oh my gosh, she said mom today and I cried for an hour. Is that a tooth? I swear she has a tooth! No...
Roseau's newest summer wonderland
It's sunny, 80 degrees and the kids are complaining of being bored. What are you to do? Well, head to the new Roseau City Parks and Recreation Splash pad of course! That's right. After what seems...
I am My Mother!
“Money does not grow on trees.” “Don’t make me pull this car over!” “Because I said so!” “Are you going to the movies? Then why are you picking your seat?” It happened. You just spewed forth your...
Fair week is so much more than vacation week
On this 111th Anniversary of the Roseau County Fair, almost anyone you ask will say the best part of the fair is, hands down, the reunions and the memory makers. Local resident, Heather Sabourin may...
The Working Mom
Whether your family choice is for you to be a stay at home working mom (because trust me, I see how hard my SAH mommies work!) or work outside of the home, there is one thing we all have in common-...
Now's the Time to Celebrate the Roseau Civic and Commerce
Roseau Mainstreet will once again be hustling and bustling with activity. The Roseau Civic and Commerce hopes that during this exciting time for Roseau, the area businesses are ready to move forward...
The Struggle is Real
Becoming a mother is one of the greatest, most rewarding jobs in life. It is also the scariest, most frustrating and completely exhausting jobs a woman will ever have. Before you judge this statement,...