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Articles from the February 11, 2017 edition


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  • County Drug court could be a life changer

    Jeff Olsen|Feb 11, 2017

    It was a local Who's Who in the criminal justice system a week ago Friday afternoon in Courtroom One at the Roseau County Courthouse. Judge Donna Dixon wasn't in her black robe and nobody was wearing orange and sporting handcuffs. Instead, they were undergoing still another training seminar before the Roseau County Drug Court begins operation this coming spring. Maria Pahlen, who will serve as the coordinator, noted that a three-day training session at a site yet to be determined in March will...

  • RHS graduate is a colorful character and author

    Jeff Olsen|Feb 11, 2017

    On a late January afternoon in Thompson, North Dakota, Tallena (née Lisell) Thom, laughed about her busy life as a stay-at-home mom and author, her messy house, and her travels as a hockey parent and Cub Scout leader. Oh, she can write! Not only has she published at least four books on Amazon, she also writes a blog in which she tackles touchy and pertinent topics. There is one other thing. The women in her books aren't dainty damsels waiting to be rescued. They're take-charge women. Visualize...

  • Meet Ben, a student who really stands out

    Jeff Olsen|Feb 11, 2017

    It's really hard to overlook Benjamin Roy Mangum, 15, in the Roseau High School hallways. At six-five and almost one-sixth of a ton, the Roseau sophomore has a disarming smile that makes him a popular guy at school. Here's the rest of the scouting report from Assistant Principal Aaron Nelson. "I see him in the hallways and he has a hop in his step every day, always smiles, always says hello, and is respectful and polite," he said, mentioning that Ben is a new student this school year. "Like any...

  • The good, the bad, and the dead

    Jeff Olsen|Feb 11, 2017

    On Sunday evening, already rich on the thought of collecting on a $2 bet with Oliver Ullman, who will someday push my scrawny remains into the crematorium at Helgeson Funeral Chapel in Roseau, my money vanished as Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback ever - sorry, Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw - picked apart the Atlanta Falcons' defense like a pickpocket fleecing intoxicated tourists in New Orleans during the Mardi Gras. Who cries over two bucks? Me! I'd rather have my wife divorce me than lose...

  • Bemidji Lumberjacks blank Hockey Rams, 4-0

    Jeff Olsen|Feb 11, 2017

    A week ago Thursday evening in Bemidji, the Rams had a fine first period as they held the Lumberjacks scoreless but were unable to score themselves. Then came the 2nd period and everything went south as the Jacks scored three unanswered goals, and it was "Bar the door, Kate!" because Leo Spry, Chase Hartje, and Alex Pollock had blown up any Ram chances of making a game out of a very important Section 8AA contest. And when Hunter Olson scored the Jacks' 4th goal in the 3rd period, it was the...

  • Hockey Rams blast Prowlers, 8-2

    Jeff Olsen|Feb 11, 2017

    On Tuesday evening at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls, it was pay back time for the Rams, who lost earlier in the season to the Prowlers in Roseau. Make no mistake about this game. The Rams weren't shooting blanks, and they were all over the TRF netminder Nick Corneliusen, who saw more pucks than luck as he was bushwhacked with 18 shots on net in the 1st period. What a period! Leading it off was Bryden Stoskopf (assists to Aaron Huglen and Nathan Adrian) at the 2:56 mark and...

  • Rams win one of three in Fergus Quad

    Jeff Olsen|Feb 11, 2017

    Last Friday evening, the Rams, now a 1A team, traveled to Fergus Falls to compete against three 2A teams. Rams 45, Fergus 36 In a quick match with seven forfeits, the Rams trailed Fergus Falls only after losing on a forfeit at 106. Then, at 113, Connor Eidsmoe pinned Ethan Krause (3:48) to tie the dual and Race Knochenmus wrestled to a 5-2 decision over Kaden Hartwell at 120. Next, at 126, Riley Eidsmoe won on a pin at the 1:48 mark and the Rams led , 15-6. With the Otters winning on a forfeit...

  • Wrestlers place 3rd in Fertile Tourney

    Jeff Olsen|Feb 11, 2017

    Sophomore Chandler Mooney notched his 100th career varsity win in the 145 pound championship finals in Fertile last Saturday when he pinned Pelican Rapids' Casey Kulsrud at the 3:19 mark of the 2nd period. Additionally, Chandler was named the tourney MVP in the 12 team field that saw Minot run away with top honors followed by West Fargo and then Roseau. Also earning an individual title at 170 was senior Blake Skogstad, who pinned his way to the finals and then defeated Minot's Matthew Robe on...

  • Rams Girls Split With Warroad With Playoffs Next

    Steve Huglen|Feb 11, 2017

    The Roseau Rams Girls High School hockey team ended regular season play with a home and away series with Warroad. On Thursday, February 2nd at the Gardens in Warroad, the Warriors beat the Rams 6-2. However in the rematch game at the Rams Sports Center on Monday, February 6th, it was Roseau that claimed a 3-2 win to earn a season split with rival Warroad. Roseau finished its regular season with a record of 16-8-1. The Rams were 7-2 in Section 8AA play and have been seeded 2nd out of the 9 teams in the playoffs. WARROAD 6 ROSEAU 2 (Thursday,...

  • PLAYOFFS: RAMS GIRLS HOST NORTH WRIGHT COUNTY SATURDAY AT 4 PM

    Steve Huglen|Feb 11, 2017

    The Roseau Rams Girls hockey team earned the 2nd seed in Section 8AA and will host the North Wright County Riverhawks at 4:00 pm on Saturday, February 11th at the Rams Sports Center. Roseau and North Wright County met earlier this season in Roseau with the Rams posting a 3-0 win in that game back in December. In the event the Rams win this game and advance they would host a semi-final game again at the Rams Sports Center on Tuesday, February 14th. The top seeded teams have home ice advantage in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. The Section...

  • Roseau Varsity Girls basketball team stay undefeated by beating LOW and Mt. Iron-Buhl

    Tracy Borowicz|Feb 11, 2017

    On Jan. 30, the Lady Rams hosted the LOW Bears. The Rams again had a little sluggish start and struggled to rebound on the Bears. The Rams were able to knock down a few shots and were more aggressive on the boards as half time came to a close. The Rams found themselves with a 51-17 lead at halftime with their pressure defense. The Rams continued to roll in the 2nd half as they beat the LOW Bears 84-33. The Rams did not have their best shooting night making 46% of their shots, but did make 14/16 free throws. Mya Hough had the hot shooting hand...

  • Lillian Wright Award Winners

    Feb 11, 2017

    Roseau High School has six new published authors! Lenae Gustafson, Gabe Carlson, Abby Danielson, Grace Dunham, Mason LePard and McKenna Schumacher's writings were chosen to be published in the 2015-2016 COMPAS anthology, A Bird That Swims and Flies. They were also invited to attend a reception at Landmark Center in St. Paul. The writers were invited to read their writings at the reception. Mason LePard and Gabe Carlson traveled to Landmark Center in December and read their published writings at...

  • Polaris Industries/TEAM Industries ride in support of Minnesota Special Olympics

    Feb 11, 2017

    What a great event! In its 29th year, the Northland 300 annual ride to benefit MN Special Olympics' athletes took place January 18-22nd. This year, participants returned to Grand Ely Lodge, Ely, MN for a fun, 3-day event of riding for a great cause! Participants sold raffle tickets for The Northland 300 to fundraise for the Special Olympics MN. Cost was $5 per ticket and all the proceeds stay within MN to support the local athletes. Trails were OK the first day but rain fell on-and-off Friday thru Saturday making trail-riding difficult. Lake...

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