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Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper
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by Jeff Olsen Last Saturday afternoon, Skime came alive as word spread that an injured bald eagle was in the ditch along Highway 9 a couple of miles north of Skime. Heather Morey was among the first on the scene with her crews of four-wheelers, and they sounded the alert. It wasn't long before State Trooper Nicholas Robertson arrived on the scene, but they needed a real pro to handle the injured raptor. And that was Gretchen Mehmel, the Wildlife Manager at Norris Camp, who was contacted by Beth...
Here's what is so remarkable about rodeo competitors who go airborne off of bucking broncs and almost dance nose-to-nose with agitated bulls once they get tossed with less than 8 seconds into their ride. They know how to lend a helping hand. And two of the best are local rodeo folks,, Keith and Dana Wojciechowski. Their annual fundraising rodeo isn't until the end of June, but they want the word out early. In past years, Keith and Dana thought nothing of dressing in pink to raise money for...
It was great growing up in the 1950s when almost every kid worth his salt would find some old Model T or 1932 Ford coupe at a junk yard and have visions of fixing it up. My pal Donny Baker, who lived at 4717 Ewing Ave So. in Minneapolis, worked on a '32 Ford coupe with loving devotion in the late 1950s, but it was a losing cause. It sat in his driveway for a couple years - a testament to his lack of mechanical skills. Or patience. It's funny about cars. They're an American love affair until...
Hello my name is Naaman. Well not really, it is David, but Naaman is someone I can relate to and I bet some of you can relate to him as well. In the Bible, 2 Kings chapter 5 and verse 1 we are introduced to this guy named Naaman. This one verse tells us that he was a commander, a great man and was highly regarded. He had won victories and was a valiant soldier. WOW if we stop right there that sounds pretty good. Who among us wouldn't like to have that type of resume? I know I sure would. The problem is there is more to the verse. The last line...
I have been reflecting much on a Letter to the Editor by Del Johnson which appeared in the Roseau Times-Region on April 22nd. It was a short letter that raised up the potential long-term effects of making “blanket” statements. That is statements that imply everybody or everything referred to in the statement. We’ve heard alot of this in the ongoing political “Left” vs “Right” (I align myself with the “Right”) controversy since Mr. Trump was elected President. Outside the Washington Circle some of the most embarrassing and disgusting response...
On April 9, 2013 there was a contemptuous behavior displayed at it's best by some Roseau County elected and appointed. Todd Miller in his fourth month as county commissioner bolts out of the board room at the end of the meeting and trots down to Chief Deputy Hauger’s office in search of a certain MN. State Statute 375.09. Which they both interpreted as the law so it would be more convincing for the naive that a major crime had been committed…..Now 4 years later, Falk Farms vs State of MN. trial was held on April 24-25, 2017. Which was a moc...
The most daunting challenge before us is the lack of quality JOBS for the men and women that live in our communities. We all understand the difficulties associated with attracting businesses or potential investment into our communities. Opportunities don't just fall from the sky in small town America. We have to work for them. This is why it's critically important that all Minnesotans support improving our jobs and the economy while also continuing to ensure environmental stewardship. We don'thave to choose between the two. House File 888...
Stillwater - Born and Raised in Roseau. Passed peacefully surrounded by family at The Gables of Boutwells Landing, Stillwater. Preceded in death by her husband, J. Peter; parents, Joseph and Katherine; siblings, Mary McGuire, William, Leonard, Gertie Wiegel, Herbert and Edward. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, May 5th, 2017 at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Road, Mahtomedi. Visitation one hour before Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Youngstown,...
by Jeff Olsen On Monday morning, head coach Teresa Hulst was able to smile after what has been a tough start to the season. "We opened with a 5-3 loss to Mahnomen-Waubun in Waubun on April 11," she said, mentioning that senior Jennica Johnson had pitched well with 8 strikeouts in the loss. Then, on Thursday, April 13, they lost 4-1 to BGMR in Greenbush. "Kacie Bjerk scored our lone run in the game," she said. Shortly before the snow and cold weather shut down sports up here, the Rams lost 9-6...
Maybe it was the long bus ride to Perham a week ago Friday that fired up the lads, who had been on a five-game losing streak. The Perham Yellowjackets are always tough at home, but the Rams showed no quit as they took the lead for good in the top of the 4th inning. Nothing beats a win as the Rams held on to defeat Perham, 10-7, in the 7-inning contest. With Paxton Pierce pitching for the Rams, Perham nicked him for a solo run in the bottom of the 1st. In the top of the 3rd, Brennan Bordun...
On Tuesday, the Rams competed in the 10-team Fosston/Bagley Tournament and placed 3rd behind Crookston (308) and Mahnomen-Waubun (317). Roseau shot 319. "This was an improvement," said coach Mike Lundbohm, who had two golfers break 80. While seven Rams competed, only the top four scores counted. Quinn Tangen placed 5th overall with 77 while Josh Olson shot 78. "That's the first time Josh broke 80," said Lundbohm. The other top four for the Rams were Bryden Stoskopf (81) and Tal Haliday (82). Rou...
The 25th summer of racing for the WISSOTA PolyDome Dirt Track series is set to begin as the Greenbush Race Park has 15 Saturday dates along with three Sunday nights of racing scheduled for the fastest 1/4 dirt track in Northwestern Minnesota. The same six classes will be racing at the Park including the Modifieds, Streets, Midwest Modifieds along with Pure Stocks, Lighting Sprints and select dates for the 4 Cylinders. Gates open at 4pm and the cutoff for the draw is at 6pm with racing starting at 7pm sharp. The three Sunday dates everything wil...