Articles from the January 13, 2024 edition
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it Was Like Hockey Night in Canada
by Jeff Olsen Say you're a 12-year-old sixth grader, and you're not even on the "A" team. A week ago Wednesday over in Warroad, you felt on top of the world and you were playing for the Stanley Cup...
At the Office with Roseau County Engineer Halstensgard
by Jeff Olsen Ericka (née Beito), the daughter of Ron Beito and Lisa Sorenson, took over as the Roseau County Engineer in late April and is a gal for all seasons. "Yes, I enjoy the outdoors -...
Ice Conditions Vary Greatly On Lake of the Woods
by Laurel Latham The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported that four out of five climate stations in the state had their warmest December on record, with each station above normal by...
Write On: Once a Marine always a Marine
Essay by: Summer Byfuglien Veteran Narrative Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen Lance Novacek was born on May 2, 1980, in Karlstad, Minnesota. Like most 17 year olds he wasn't sure what he was going...
Inner Control
All of us "set our sails" to do right, but we soon discover that there are contrary "winds" aimed at us with the intent of blowing us off course. If we're going to eventually make "shore" we have to... Full story
The Highway Of "My Way:" Paved By Whom And Where Does It Go?
Several nights ago our phone rang at two in the morning, and for the next 45 minutes I was in conversation with a college freshman who, in tears at the beginning of the conversation, poured out her...
25 years ago… Jeff Pelowski is sworn in as Roseau's mayor
5 years ago – Jan. 12, 2019 Roseau County’s first baby of 2019 at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau was Anders Rivers Oswald Dokken, son of Kevin and Carrie of Piney, Manitoba, Canada. Tara Wiskow was... Full story
This would solve all the problems!
Let the fireworks begin. It's about to start in earnest. And here is last Sunday's headline from The Independent, Britain's finest daily newspaper: Mike Johnson backs away from Trump's 2020 claims,...
Is this a Threat?
I thought I made it clear last week, but I guess I didn't! Do we need to read it again?!? I have stated in this column before...if you have an opinion or something to say to me, feel free to state... Full story
We All Knew It Was Going To Happen
According to the weather forecast, winter in the great northland is going to get real. We all knew it was going to happen. If some are not prepared for it blame the person in the mirror. A lot of us that stay here do so because we want to. You...
Duct Tape and Snickers
I've heard it, and I'm sure you have, too. If you and I have both heard it, then most likely everyone knows it, and if everyone knows it, it must be true: You can fix almost anything with duct tape....
Dolleen Anderson, 54
Grafton, N.D.- Dolleen Anderson of Grafton, N.D. passed away on January 4, 2024 at her home. Dolleen was born on June 9, 1969 in Roseau to Dale and Dorothy (Edwardson) Anderson. After graduating from...
Marjorie Lindgren, 91
Gaylord- Marjorie Lindgren, age 91, of Gaylord passed away on December 2, 2023, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, resulting from a fall on November 27, 2023. Marjorie was surrounded...
Dave Q. Anderson, 65
Goose Creek, S.C.- Dave Q. Anderson passed away on December 31, 2023 at Pinewood Square Assisted Living in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Dave was born on May 30, 1958 in Minneapolis to Dale and...
Lady Warriors Endure Hectic Week
Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Warroad girls hockey team welcomed the new year with a lot of ice time. Now holders of an 11-5-0 overall record, the Lady Warriors went 1-2 in a very busy week. On Tuesday, January 2, the girls lost a tight...
