Articles from the January 15, 2022 edition
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An opportunity of a lifetime for Aaron Ness
by Jeff Olsen Earlier this winter when the NHL ruled that none of its players would compete in the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, it was possibly assumed that, because of Covid, the Yanks...
Dryden Thompson Begins Rehabilitation At Craig Hospital
by Laurel Latham When Dryden Thompson was given the opportunity to take a lineman position with Xcel Energy in Grand Forks, he jumped at the chance. Dryden's girlfriend of eight years, Grace...
Two to face off for interim Roseau City Council position
by Jeff Olsen It won't be like a spelling bee, but Scott Jacobson and Mary Hayes will face questioning as each tries to sell one's qualifications to the Roseau City Council to fill the seat recently... Full story
1st Annual Ricky Brunell Bantam A Tournament was superb
by Jeff Olsen You can have all the Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe youth tournaments, but it's seldom there has been an ordinary bloke who gets his own tournament. Credit Billy Lund, who runs numerous... Full story
NIGHT: Artist - Hope Rygh
Artwork by: Hope Rygh Roseau Community School Art Teacher and Supervisor: Mary Vatnsdal The sun descending in the west, The evening star does shine; The birds are silent in their nest, And I must...
The Past, The Present and The Future,
I was reading the other day about memories, because of recurring thoughts which were constantly invading my mind. Whether these memories are formed in a person as an adult, or their childhood, they...
Just a wonderful way to celebrate a terrific life
I read obituaries like a businessman scans the stock market for hot tips or a burglar reads the local news reporting that the Smiths have set sail for England. It's an invite to rob the place. A...
A fun day for just the girls!
It's always fun to have a girls' day and it had been a long time since Cecile and I had an adventure together. She thought it would be fun to do our nails together and there wasn't any objection from...
"Come On Man!!"
When watching some of our esteemed politicians argue to do away with the filibuster it is good humor to watch the same ones argue to keep it. Whether you win or lose but how you play the game has no place in politics. It is all about absolute power a...
A Word of Caution
Mr. and Mrs. Iverson’s letter to the editor in last week’s paper was more than a little concerning. First of all, let me say that I have compassion for both of you, and all those who have lost loved ones during the Christmas season. I’m sorry for y... Full story
Ashley Kay Burton, 38 and Unborn Troy George Jones
Thief River Falls- Ashley Kay Burton, 38, and unborn baby boy, Troy George Jones, of Thief River Falls, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 3, 2021. Ashley was born on September 6,...
Gordon Leroy Olafson, 85
Roseau- Gordon Leroy Olafson passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022, at his home with family members by his side at the age of 85. Gordon was born in Roseau on June 28, 1936, to Olaf and Erma...
John Lawrence Spina, 88
Roseau- John Lawrence Spina was born July 15, 1933, in Faunce Township, Williams, and passed away at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D., due to complications following surgery, on January 10,...
Orville W. Mickelson, 81
Foley- Orville W. Mickelson, age 81 of Foley, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Fairview Northland Hospital, Princeton. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring or early summer. Orville was...
Morning Song (Philippians 2:1-11) 1/12/92
"For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake's he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." (11 Corinthians 8:9) In the year 112...
Ram Wrestlers Find Success at Fergus Falls
Submitted by Coach Jim Mack With a new season underway, and new goals set in place for the Roseau youth wrestlers this year. Early success was had by our local youth dual team as they traveled to...
