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by Jeff Olsen Last Saturday, National Public Radio's Scott Simon, a renowned journalist in the broadcasting field, announced that he would shortly be chatting with Marvin Companies CEO Paul Marvin. The five minute interview was enlightening as Mr. Simon mentioned that Mr. Marvin is the CEO of Marvin Windows, a 112-year-old family-owned company in Warroad, Minnesota. Perhaps, Scott was aware that Warroad is situated close to the Canadian border. One of the opening questions by Mr. Scott...
by Jeff Olsen Jared and Erin Anderson of rural Roseau are somewhat of an old married couple, considering they were still teenagers when they tied the knot. And it wasn't a shotgun wedding! Recently, Jared laughed when it was noted that he didn't object about getting married on Valentines' Day, an easy date to remember their wedding anniversary. In high school, it was noted that Erin was somewhat of a spitfire. Maybe you've got her tamed? "No, still trying," he laughed. Erin mentioned that you... Full story
by Laurel Latham The International 500 Snowmobile Endurance Race is not just Michigan's most thrilling snowmobile race, or the most thrilling snowmobile race in the U.S. or even North America. The International 500 is the most thrilling, grueling and prestigious snowmobile race in the world! The fastest, sleekest snow machines race around a one-mile high banked ice oval for 500 laps, while thousands of excited spectators watch the action. There simply is no other track like it anywhere in the...
Essay by: Chase Bachleitner Veteran narrative Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen Have you ever been forced to leave everything you know behind? Like genuinely, your house, your buddies, your town, your school, everything you know and now all of the sudden you have to move to a whole new place. A place you've never seen, only heard of. A place you've heard about in the papers and in that place all you hear is deaths. Well, that is exactly what it was like for the young men being drafted into the...
This is Valentines Week. As I was waking up this morning the word P.E.A.C.E. came into my mind and kept repeating itself over and over. So lets see where this word takes us. I don’t go with formulas or quick fixes when it comes to mending relationships. Some relationships start with excitement and expectation, others may start with questions and insecurity. It depends on the formation of your past, and your expectations of the future. Patterns, because of the past will form, and will impact b... Full story
Love is like a lizard, it wraps itself around your heart, and curls up in your gizzard. Now this could be from the pen of Ogden Nash. I don't know, but whoever it was, believed it is an inside job, and they're partly right. It has been said that love is the most difficult word in the world to define, but we know when we've been loved. If you are a Christian teen, get busy on your Christian life every day so you will have something worthwhile to offer a perspective Christian partner someday. You...
5 years ago – Feb. 9, 2019 Adam LePard of Roseau received his Boy Scout Eagle Ranking on January 20. The Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Roseau Ram wrestlers winning their championship matches at the Fertile Northwest Tournament were Race Knochenmus, Ben Olson, Dale Grindahl, Sawyer Klatt and Chandler Mooney. The Doggie Dorm and Spa was hosting an open house on February 14. People can tour the building and regist...
A significant transformation is on the horizon for one of Roseau's prominent hospitality establishments. North Country Inn & Suites, located at 902 3rd Street NW, Roseau, MN, has transitioned to its new identity as Norland Inn & Suites. This rebranding comes under the dynamic leadership of Darrin Smedsmo, the visionary owner who has already made his mark with the successful AmericInn by Wyndham in Roseau. Smedsmo acquired the North Country Inn & Suites in 2022 and has partnered with Discover Lod... Full story
It must be tough to be beautiful. You wake up every morning, look in the mirror and you're gorgeous. You gaze at the mirror and think wonderful thoughts. "Whose life will I excite this wonderful day? I don't look like that homely broad who works across from me and gets the cold shoulder from the UPS guy. All the handsome men, all adorable, just stoop and bow. I love the attention." That's not my problem. Never has been. I see a dwarf in the mirror. Not literally, of course. When I sit down to pl...
It's time to fire Bro. He didn't include me in this year's Snickers Gal tribute. And after all I've done for him. He was just a bindlestiff when he came in looking for a job. He can somewhat write but he's a thief. He steals my pens, my candy and even my parking spot. This week, he wrote the shortest column ever and threw in old photos that include his family, but not of his dog. Where's Roper? You know! The dog he left in his garage at 60 below and fed it cornflakes. I have inserted Roper's...
Every year and every season are different. This one is definitely different. Not complaining about the temps, but it sure would be nice to see the sun once in a while. My get up and go has got up and went. No idea where it went and no clue if or when it will come back. Maybe I took an old friend’s advice too seriously. He said every time he felt a burst of energy coming on that he would go lay on the couch and wait for it to pass. After many years of doing this, it is maybe working too well. When it looks, feels, and smells like spring it w...
Someone had to do it. "I don't have opposable thumbs; I can't do it," said Edgar Allan, the black cat. "Make the dog tell her, she's the one who did it." Good grief! I had just finished my shower. I dried off and had the towel wrapped around my waist, tucked into itself. The towel doesn't fit as well as when I was younger, but I'm working on it. I took a second bath towel from the cabinet, bent over, and draped the towel over the back of my head. I twisted the front of the towel together, then s... Full story
Warroad- Bill Cain of Warroad passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 at his daughter's home in Warroad. William "Bill" Cain was born on April 5, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, to John and Thelma (Kendall) Cain. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in El Paso in 1954 and attended Texas Western College for one year. Bill served in the United States Army. He trained and showed Hereford bulls at Baker Bros. Farms in Ada. He also farmed and raised cattle and bulls in Warroad and held several...
Warroad- Sherry Renee Hunt of Warroad, passed away at home on January 28, 2024. She was born September 15, 1953 in Thief River Falls to Pearcy and Margaret (Jorgenson) Seaverson. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls in 1972, and Moorhead State University in 1976. Sherry and Don Hunt were married in October of 1981. Don passed away in 2017. Sherry taught grade school in Grafton, N.D., and Thief River Falls at St. Bernard's Catholic School. She started working for the...
Roseau- Kelman Michael Kvien (74) of Roseau passed away peacefully at his home February 1, 2024. Kelman was a gift from God born July 23, 1949 to complete the family of Albert and Edna Kvien of Pinecreek. He graduated from Roseau High School in 1967. After high school, he had a variety of jobs until he got married, settled down, started a family and purchased a farm northeast of Roseau. There he and Elizabeth made their home and raised their three children. He was a pleasant, caring, compassiona...
Roseau- Joan Margaret Wahlin Miller Wensloff was born on February 22, 1934 in the little village of Rindal in Polk County, where her father was manager of the local creamery. Growing up with four brothers toughened Joan and prepared her for the eventual marriage to a notorious Miller twin and the task of raising three boys of her own. After achieving the status of Homecoming Queen, Joan graduated from Fertile High School in 1951. Following graduation, she attended Moorhead State Teachers...
Fargo, N.D.- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamie Christopher Everett, beloved husband, and devoted father, who left us unexpectedly on the 19th of January 2024, at the age of 49. Jamie was born in International Falls, on August 13, 1974, to his loving mother, Joyce Wicklander & Father Pete Everett. Jamie's journey began in his hometown, International Falls, where he spent his childhood years creating cherished memories alongside his lifelong friends. He loved spending...
Roseau- Quentin Floyd Grittner passed away suddenly on January 22, 2023, at his home in Roseau at the age of 85. Quentin was born in Greenbush on October 25, 1938, the third of eleven children born to John and Elizabeth (Anderson) Grittner. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith. Quentin grew up in Roseau and graduated from Roseau High School in 1958. On July 18, 1959, Quentin married Emilie (Pooky) Miller at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseau. Together they raised three c...
Blazing Stars Skating Club had 9 skaters compete at an individual level on January 21st and brought home 18 medals! Many of these skaters have put in countless hours of practice and private lessons before hitting the ice in front of judges, families, friends and complete strangers. It takes a lot of courage and confidence to get on the ice and these girls didn't flinch when it was time to showcase everything they've worked hard for. Liberty Lussier, a 9th grader at Roseau High School, is an...
Submitted by: Gregg Iverson Coming off a five-game losing streak, Coach Ryan DeBock and the boys basketball team hope to turn things around at the start of February. They would be able to get that chance at home, Friday, 2/2, versus the BGMR Gators. The Gators always have a good following, and the gym was fairly full. As I reported for the last meeting between these two teams at the Swamp, the Gators are down this year and have a young team, with no seniors. Tonight, they would start three juniors, a freshman and a seventh grader. Rest...
Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer Winners of four consecutive games, the 15-10-0 Roseau girls hockey team finished its final two regular season games on the road. On Tuesday, January 30, the girls topped Warroad, 2-1, at Gardens Arena. Friday, February 2, saw the Lady Rams handle Alexandria, 7-4, at Runestone Community Center. Warroad Game Scoring by periods: Roseau: 0, 1, 1; Warroad: 1, 0, 0; Shots on goal favored Roseau, 31-25; Roseau Individual Scoring: Lily Erickson, 1 goal, 1 assist; Jerrett Tietz, 1 goal; Goalie Jada Pelowski had 25...