Articles from the January 27, 2024 edition
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The Mayor Expands on the Ever Expanding City of Roseau
by Jeff Olsen Mayor Dan Fabian, the former Roseau High School health and physical education teacher, who ran a tight ship, whether in the classroom or in the gym, is on his final stint - which might...
Warroad's Carol Parker has set a very high bar
by Jeff Olsen Carol (née Kidder) Parker, 99, a native of Claremont, Minnesota, who in her prime possessed a sweet golf swing and a deadly putter along with a penchant for speed whenever she got...
Quilts, Quilts, and More Quilts
by Laurel Latham Brenda Yanok is an enthusiastic supporter of Folk School Warroad. "I love the arts and different cultures," said Brenda. "I believe we all can learn from each other and build bridges...
Write On: Veteran Narrative
Essay by: Bella Johnson Veteran Narrative Essay Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen Gary Gustafson, Gus as he is better known, served in the US military as an Army member from July 1965 to July 1967....
High Places and a Middle River Donut
There is a story of a young woman named Much Afraid, and her journey away from her Fearing family She was asked to go to the High Places of the Shepherd, guided by her two companions Sorrow and... Full story
It's A Win Win Situation
Recently I received a letter from someone in another part of the country expressing sadness over the sin by which they have been overtaken. Even though their situation had nothing to do with me...
Double Dipping
For my northern friends, the Canteen in the Alley is a very small restaurant in Ottumwa, Iowa. It seats 16 people on stools around the horseshoe counter. A canteen sandwich is a loose meat hamburger.... Full story
50 years ago… First armed robbery in Roseau County
5 years ago – Jan. 26, 2019 Hefty Seed Company in Roseau was having their open house on January 30. They opened a franchise in Roseau in mid-December. Max Wilson was the 2019 Roseau Geography Bee C...
Now for this past week's illuminating headlines
We used to have really smart Republicans in Congress and not this fringe element of quacks like Rep. Paul Gosar, the far-right congressman from Arizona. The January 19 headline in The New Republic...
I'm Already Over 2024!
Last week didn't end well. First, I turned the water on in my kitchen sink Friday morning and I only had a dribble of cold water coming out. I left the water running and opened the cabinet doors so... Full story
Getting Scarier By The Hour
The only Spanish this old Norwegian understands is “El Nino”. As the wrestler from yesteryear used to say, “That is all the people need to know”. Baron Von Rashke was a character with “the claw”. The last time I heard of him he was operating a baitsh...
Vernon(Bud) Johnson, 94
Roseau- Bud passed away on December 29, 2023 at Oak Manor in Roseau at the age of 94 years. Vernon(Bud) Johnson was born in Roseau on Feb 22nd 1929 to Arnold and Edith(Burress) Johnson. Bud’s f...
Thomas Ryan Peterson, 72
Fort Mill, S.C.- Thomas Ryan Peterson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his home on January 20, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born on August 11,...
Lois B. Hamlin, 86
Warroad- Lois B. Hamlin passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 at the Warroad Senior Living Center at the age of 86. Lois was born April 11, 1937 at home in Warroad to Charles "Hubert" and Maline...
Roderick (Rocky) Carter Peterson, 64
Roseau- Roderick (Rocky) Carter Peterson, 64, of Roseau, passed in Roseau, on January 20, 2024. He was born in Port Washington, Wis. on October 10, 1959 to Dennis and Carol (Thom) Peterson. He was a...
Lady Ram Hoopsters Snatch A Pair Of Wins
Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Roseau girls basketball team started the week with back-to-back victories. On Monday, January 22, the Lady Rams out-lasted a good Warroad team, 67-63, at Roseau High School. Tuesday’s action resulted in a 5... Full story
Warrior Hockey Boys Halt The Hunters
Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Warroad boys hockey team now sits at an impressive 15-3-0, following its 5-2 win over Duluth Denfeld, on Friday, January 19, at The Gardens Arena. Scoring by periods: Warroad: 1, 2, 2; Duluth Denfeld: 0, 1,... Full story
