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by Jeff Olsen On a recent weekday evening, Russ Sorenson, a chap with stamina and surely a stubborn streak, had just finished another of his six and a half mile weekday runs. He runs farther on the weekends. Some people, including his friends, call him "Crazy Russ." It fits. But he's not crazy, is fully coherent, and runs in the worst weather conditions. "I can't run inside because the school is closed," said the Polaris factory worker of 33 years. In another month, he will be 62 and should be...
by Jeff Olsen Booker Delmore, a happy octogenarian who was a gifted athlete, occasional brawler, and maybe even a model altar boy, was holding court this past Saturday from his home in Coon Rapids. He is 83 and in fine spirits. His dad was the notable Dr. John Leo "Jack" Delmore Jr., the only doc to see in Roseau in the good old days. Dr. Jack was legendary for answering his patient's deepest concerns. One included a snus chewer who was worried if Copenhagen was harmful. "I wouldn't trust you wi...
by Jeff Olsen Adalynn "Addy" Sorenson, 12, comes at life with a smile, an innocence, and pretty hazel eyes. She has beaten the odds as a spina bifida baby who might never have walked had it not been for medical intervention shortly after she was born. On Sunday afternoon, Krystle (née Barrett) Sorenson, a 2008 Roseau High School graduate, had just finished her shift at Greenbush LifeCare Manor. Nothing is left out in her account of the miracle baby. "I went in for my five month ultrasound, and...
by Mya Ballard, English 11, Mrs. Didrikson My freckles are my favorite feature. They have been through many things. They are very vibrant in the summer when I am tan. They become more sparing in the winter when I am not outside as much. These freckles have spent many days in the sun on Lake of the Woods and Rainy River. They have had water splashed on them constantly while tubing or skiing. My freckles are a part of who I am. They help define my face. My freckles have seen many things in my...
I walked to school most days when I was young. Washburn Elementary (9 blocks), Woodland Junior High (1.8+miles), and Duluth East High School (2+miles). That's alot of walking. I have been thinking about walking to work (1.2 miles), when the weather gets nicer. I just googled that! I thought it was further. Now I have no excuse!! Setting goals, can be an illusive thing. I am a chart maker. I love to use my computer to do this. It is a visual thing. I make calendars, graphs, and maps. When I was... Full story
Minnesota’s 1,781 townships will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, March 9. Known as Township Day, these annual meetings are held every year on the second Tuesday in March. Residents of the townships will meet to voice their opinions about local issues with other township residents and also vote directly on their annual tax levy; direct democracy in action. Citizens attending annual meetings also often discuss and vote on other local issues. In addition, many of the state’s townships will hold their township officer elections on Tue...
I've bumped into a lot of amazing characters over the decades. Some are scamps, tramps, winos, roustabouts, Holy Rollers, charlatans, and even the totally legit. So, it was pure fate a week ago Thursday that I was right behind Doug Dahl and his wife, Linda, waiting to get our second Covid-19 vaccine shots. Once, Mr. Dahl, as they respectfully call him in Greenbush, wanted to choke me after I sent over a completely bogus roster before a possibly tight wrestling dual in the 1980s. Those weigh-ins... Full story
In order to start our work/vacation we had to cross a 12,510 foot long bridge that reaches a height of 85 feet to get to South Padre Island, Texas. That's 2.369 miles long! The construction cost was $16 million to build it. This is the longest causeway in Texas. Highway 100, is a four-lane highway which runs east from 77 to Port Isabel/South Padre Island. It has nothing but water all around and under it! I wasn't nervous at all...ha, ha, ha! The Queen Isabella Causeway is a concrete... Full story
One of the oldest temptations in the world is the temptation for immediate satisfaction: "I want it NOW!" The world of business taps into this; Buy NOW, pay later: "No payments for the first three months!" Yea! I remember, years ago, watching an episode of All in the Family. Some of you reading this may be old enough to remember this comedy series: Archie Bunker, "Meathead!" etc. In this one episode Edith is trying to talk Archie into letting her have a "credit card" (That dates the series)....
March came in like a lamb- so hope nice weather continues all month. Special memories of Emerson Michal, my grandson, who passed away on February 26th. Emerson grew up to be an outstanding man and had a generous, loving heart. Emerson earned his Eagle Scout with the Roseau Boy Scout Troop 56 and graduated from Roseau High School. Visiting his grandfather’s grave here in the summer when he was 12-years-old he left his favorite tool, a Swiss Army knife, on the grave. Emerson’s Funeral and Memorial Service will be at Helgeson Funeral Chapel on...
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that the deadline to remove fish houses from Minnesota lakes is coming up. Although the coldest spell of winter occurred just days ago, fish house removal deadlines are set in state statute and not dependent upon seasonal conditions. The removal deadline in the southern two-thirds of the state is the end of the day Monday, March 1. Anglers in this area should note it’s just one day after the close of the walleye-fishing season. In the northern one-third of the state — which is def...
Badger- Patrick Moren passed away on February 24, 2021. Patrick Donald Moren, Esq., the oldest child of three sons, was born in Bovey on June 13, 1940 to Mary (nee Bedi) Moren, and Donald Moren. Pat grew up in Grand Rapids and from the age of 4, spent his summers at the rustic, hand built family cabin on beautiful Lake Pokegama. He was an avid water-skier and become so adept at the sport that he could ski on one bare foot. Following his graduation from Grand Rapids High School in 1958, he attend... Full story
Two Rivers, Wis.- Cecile H. Williamson of Two Rivers, Wis. (formerly Middle River) passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 84. Cecile was a graduate of Pius High School. She spent most of her adult life working at Allis Chalmers in West Allis, Wis. She enjoyed traveling and attending cooking/baking/candy classes. In 1978, she married the love of her life Leland (aka: Lee, Ace) Williamson. They later retired back to Leland's hometown area of Northern Minnesota,...
North Port, Fla.- Emerson Bentley Michal, age 28, died at home on February 26, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on November 17, 1992, he was the son of Kelly E. Michal and Thomas H. Bentley, both surviving. Emerson is also survived by his loving fiancé of ten years, Michelle Liley; his three loving siblings Isabella C. Michal (20), Genevieve S. Michal (15), and Augustus E. Michal (12); and his grandmother Genevieve R. Michal. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Clinton E. Michal. Eme...
Submitted by Troy Schwehr On behalf of my father, Ronald Schwehr, I am honored and humbled to accept his nomination into the Minnesota Babe Ruth Baseball Hall of Fame. I accept this as my father has deteriorated in health due to onset of Alzheimer's over the past five years. He is now living in Valley City, N.D. at a Veterans home. Although my father was never one for awards or accolades, I believe this honor is very deserving and is a reflection of the almost 40 years of dedication and love he...
Written by Emily Wiklund Cor Powersports brought teams to Park Rapids, Minnesota for the annual Heartland 200 with the infamous neon sign up for grabs. This was round three of the 2021 race season with both rounds one and two being ice races. This race was planned to be run as a terrain race but with the lack of snow in the area the event had to be moved to Fish Hook Lake for an ice race. The first race of the day was the two lap Pro Open and Semi Pro Improved qualifier. First sleds off the...
Submitted by Steve Huglen The Roseau Rams Girls hockey team was on the road for two important Section 8AA games on February 19-20. The Rams gained two wins on the weekend which improved their section record to 6-0-1. Roseau knocked of Sartell by a 5-1 score in the Friday game and followed that up with a 4-0 shutout over St. Cloud in a Saturday noon game. Roseau 5 Sartell 1 Friday, February 19th, 2021 @ Bernick's Arena in Sartell There has been a longstanding Section 8AA rivalry between Roseau...
Submitted by Steve Huglen The Roseau Rams were on the road at Warroad on Tuesday, February 23rd for the third of four games in this pandemic limited 18 game season. For the third time the Rams found themselves holding the short end of the stick as Warroad picked up a 6-3 win. Roseau hit the road once again two days later and got back into the win column with a 6-0 shutout over East Grand Forks. The game at East Grand Forks was the fourth Rams game in seven days and all on the road. The Rams were...
5 years ago – March 5, 2016 A fire broke out at the Tamarack Apartments in Badger, resulting in a total loss for the 15-apartment complex owned by Larry Mertens. Roseau High School 8th grader Mitchell Green qualified to compete in the state level competition of the National Geographic Bee. Ellen Falk of Salol retired recently from working at LifeCare. Svea Grafstrom of Salol celebrated her 5th birthday on January 27 and Virginia Geringer had a February 13th birthday. The Roseau Ram Girls B...