Articles from the January 16, 2021 edition
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Dan Fabian is sworn in as Roseau's Mayor
On Sunday afternoon, Dan Fabian was driving back to Roseau from the Park Rapids area, and he was completely legit. "I'm hands free," said the recently retired state representative. He was asked if he...
Riverbend Skate Path
If you build it they will come, at least that's the way it worked out with the completion of Riverbend Skate Path on the Warroad River. "In early December my neighbor, Joe Peterson, and I were...
County Veterans Service Officer Wants the Word Out
Roseau County Veterans Service Officer Martin Howes was just delighted recently when the VA added three more diseases that claims can be filed for at his office at the Roseau County Courthouse. "Many...
Minnesota State Statute Requires Removing Campaign Signs
On Tuesday, Roseau City Attorney Michelle Moren related that during the Monday City Council there had been comments about the still present campaign banners and signs. "I told Chief Anderson that...
Reflections From Afar On the Present Times Over Here
On January 7, Tim Simmons, a 1981 Roseau High School graduate, was reached by cellphone near Madrid, Spain. "We watched the news last night. And when I woke up this morning, I watched Congress make...
WRITE ON! The Best Part of Me: My Eyes
by Hanna Mooney, English 11, Mrs. Didrikson My favorite part about myself is my eyes. My eyes are grayish bluish around the pupil, light blue in the middle, and dark blue on the edges of my iris. I...
In Times Like These
Discipline and encouragement go hand in hand. I read something the other day about taking one day at a time; sometimes hard to do. It is a discipline. I am not consistent, either physically, mentally or emotionally. Joephus and Londa are very self...
LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER TO PURCHASE FORMER DOLLAR SAVERS BUILDING IN WARROAD
LifeCare Medical Center has signed a purchase agreement of the former Dollar Savers Building in Warroad with the intent to renovate and become a community wellness center. “We have solidified the purchase of the building and are now ready to move f...
Roseau County Vaccination Update
Monday, December 28, 2020 was a historic day for LifeCare Medical Center and many healthcare workers in Roseau County. Through the gloom of the Covid-19 healthcare crisis, a ray of sunshine appeared...
Is this the 'MAGA' we can be proud of?
The Associated Press headline on Monday read: Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared America should be in mourning and feeling shame, fear, and outrage. Washington (AP) - Under...
Our trip comes to an end
Our trip came to an end and I was ok with it since it started to snow. The mountains are amazing but I wouldn't want to be there when the roads become icy. Our final stops were Christmas Village and...
In Ref. Jeff Olsen's 01/02/2021 Letter
In answer to Jeff Olsen’s letter in the Roseau Times Region of 01/02/2021, of course the Olsen with the E not the O. I want to thank Mr. Olsen for his many compliments for all of my achievements in his article. He states in his article that I c...
Thank You LifeCare
WOW! What a group of professionals and encouragers I had at the LifeCare Medical Center, all the way from Dr. Lawal and ER staff to Dr. Khan and OR staff, recovery staff, nursing floor staff, radiology staff, PT, OT, housekeeping, and food service...
Salol News
Holly and Walker McLaine, from Rapid City, S.D., were at Patrick Monkmans for Christmas. Patrick, Stacy, Holly and Walker were at Dennis and Diane Monkmans for a “Mask Party” on December 26th. Marcie Santl visited Dennis and Diane on December 31s...
Robert Larry Rothenberger, 69
Canyon- Larry passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2020, at his home in Canyon. He was 69 years old. Robert Larry Rothenberger was born on June 12, 1951, to Robert and Roberta (Rabey)...
Kevin Lynn Holt, 52
Roseau- Kevin Lynn Holt was born March 4, 1968 in Thief River Falls, the son of Kenneth and Adella (Tweten) Holt. Kevin gained his wings on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his home in Roseau surrounded...
Wayne LeRoy Olafson, 60
Roseau- Wayne LeRoy Olafson passed away with family members by his side on January 11, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. after a short battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Wayne was born...
Barbara Lillian Johnson, 74
Badger- Barbara Lillian Johnson passed away on January 10, 2021, at her home in Badger. She was 74. Barb was born on November 1, 1946, in LaCrosse, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Lillian Johnson. S...
Mary Mattson, 95
Roseau- Mary Agnes Krzoska was born on July 9, 1925, in Beaver Township to Regina Secraw and Michael Krzoska. She was the oldest of 4 children. Mary attended school at Falun District 112. At 19, she...
Dale M. Erickson, 89
Baudette- Dale Erickson was born August 13, 1931 in Racine, Wis. to Bertha Flaaten and Arthur C. Erickson. His family moved to Halma in 1933 and then to Malung. Dale joined the Navy in 1949. After...
Let's Face It, We Can't Escape It!
Can’t escape what? Well, I’m not thinking about the “virus,” Many of us (and I want to remain a part of the “us”) will not become a COVID 19 statistic in any way. What caught my attention earlier today was a statement by the apostle Paul. Many...
Happenings In RHS Industrial Tech
This past week marked the end of the 2nd quarter at RHS, and with it, more success and accomplishments from our local students within and outside the classroom. As winter sports and school activities...
Looking Back
5 years ago – Jan. 16, 2016 A week ago at the Sparetime Bowl in Roseau, history was made when Steve Brosdahl bowled a perfect game. This was Roseau County’s first 300 game. The two winners in Ger...
Lost and Found Driver's License
Question: Is it true that if you drop a lost driver’s license in a mailbox, the United States Postal Service will mail it to the owner? I’ve heard that you can just put it in the drop box and they will get it to them. Answer: This is a good que...
Minnesotans Fish Free With Kids Jan. 16-18
Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is this Saturday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 18. During the weekend, Minnesota residents age 16 or older can fish or dark-house spear without an angling or spearing license if they take a child younger than 16...
