Articles from the March 6, 2021 edition
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Roseau's Long Distance Runner Never Slows Down
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...
Catching Up With John Leo 'Booker' Delmore III
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...
Greenbush Lass Is A Lovely Miracle Preteen
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...
Write On: The Best Part of Me: My Freckles
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...
To run and not be weary, and to walk and not faint
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... Full story
Minnesota's Townships To Hold Annual Meetings on Township Day, Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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 l...
In a lifetime with wonderful characters
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... Full story
SPI...Ocean, Sunrises and Familiar People?!
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... Full story
Ultimate Issues: They Form Our "Final?"
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...
Salol News
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...
Deadline to Remove Fishhouses Quickly Approaching
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...
Patrick D. Moren, 80
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 g... Full story
Cecile H. Williamson, 84
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....
Emerson Bentley Michal, 28
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...
Ron Schwehr- MN Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame
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 d...
Cor Powersports Park Rapids Post Race.
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...
Rams Girls Beat Sartell and St. Cloud in a Pair of Section 8AA Games
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...
Rams Girls Loses to Warroad and Beats EGF
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 t...
Looking Back: 75 years ago… Lee Ann Bolin was on the sick list this week
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 M...
