Articles from the March 20, 2020 edition
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MOST OF ALL, STAY INFORMED, STAY SAFE & DON'T PANIC
“The City is ready, we are mobilized and we are in position to adapt to yet unknown mandates and/or situations. We will do everything in our power to continue to provide excellent services to our residents and businesses. We continue to work c... Full story
Lloyd And Norma Frosaker Are A Couple Of Old Sweethearts
by Jeff Olsen They were Badger kids once who were sweet on each other, a couple of farm kids who got married at 19 and are now 89. They are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday,...
The Rest of the Story on Private Oscar Johnson
by Jeff Olsen It's such an unusual spot to hang a grave marker, but what was Roseau County Veterans Service Officer Martin "Marty" Howes supposed to do? "Oscar's daughter came to see me. She had...
Write On: My Fishing Accident!
by Noah Stave, English 7, Mrs. Didrikson It was a hot, sunny afternoon when my friend and I decided to go fishing on the Roseau River. Later, we found out our going wasn't such a good idea. So this... Full story
Governor Walz Declares Peacetime Emergency, Unveils Legislative Proposals to Prepare for COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a peacetime emergency in Minnesota and unveiled legislative proposals to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic. These actions came in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Health...
END OF SEASON BANQUET CANCELLED, AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Submitted by Gregg Iverson As most everything else has been cancelled, the Roseau Rams boys basketball awards banquet that was to be held Sunday, March 15th, followed suit. Via messaging with Coach Ken Hayden, I was able to get this years award...
Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Scams
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today provided warnings, tips, and resources to Minnesota consumers so that they can be on the lookout for and protect themselves from scams related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”). With the num...
10 years ago… Oren Anderson of Badger won $17,777 by playing the Lottery's Sizzlin' 7s scratch game
Looking Back 5 years ago – Mar. 21, 2015 Dr. Virginia (Olson) Benson, a 1954 Roseau High School graduate, was honored on March 13 in Cleveland, Ohio, as the recipient of the Robert C. Gaede L...
Getting used to the new normal
On Tuesday morning, I texted a very good friend, Aaron Rose, who was born on St. Patrick's Day right here in Roseau exactly 42 years ago. "You'll remember this birthday. Even the bars are closed!...
Roseau Strong - Stay Safe and Don't Panic!
I can't seem to wrap my head around the Coronavirus. I know it's serious, but the behavior of some people is making me go...huh?!? My most bizarre time during all of this so far is when I went to get...
THE SKY IS FALLING! The sky is falling…
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! The current coronavirus pandemic is a life or death situation for many. This is especially true for old over the hill senior citizens like yours truly. The experts say people sixty-five and older are the most...
"ALL HANDS ON DECK" INCLUDING THE CHURCH!
It's a Great day for the Church! It calls upon us to bring the best of God into the worst of situations: The Coronavirus "Pandemic," which our President has defined as a "National Emergency" for...
Mindset Coaching
COVI- What? If I Hear This ONE More Time... From what I can see this thing has gotten WAY out of hand. Also, on the other hand it takes a little common sense to prevent it. I'm purposefully not saying the name because then, I give it power over my... Full story
Salol News..By Diane Monkman
Dick and Eileen Wahlstrom visited Del and Marcy Santl on Thursday. Tom Runnels and Kiana Monkman are home from college. Happy 17th Birthday to Brooke Santl on March 16th. Marvel Monkman and her sister Lynn went to Fargo on Saturday for Rachael... Full story
Niccole "Nicky" Erickson, 77
Asheville, N.C. -Niccole "Nicky" Erickson, 77, passed away March 13, 2020 with her husband, Tyrone "Terry", at her side. Nicky was born October 3, 1942 in Los Angeles to the late Hope and Henry...
Velma L. Lund, 89
Warroad - Velma was born June 3, 1930 in Pembina County, N.D. to Wilbert and Mary (Copeland) Langton. She grew up in Williams. She married Clarence Lund on December 30, 1947 at her parents' home in Wi...
Ruth Elaine Kammen Knepper, 75
Prineville, Ore. -Ruth Elaine Kammen Knepper lost her courageous battle with cancer and received her calling from God to be by his side on March 9, 2020. Heaven got brighter; Earth became dimmer. Ruth was born September 9, 1944, the third child of...
Avis Wiskow, 79
Greenbush -Avis passed away on March 8, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D., at the age of 79 years, 6 months, and 25 days. Avis Ardell Magnuson was born on August 13, 1940 to Alvin and Alice...
Isane Farms Inc. Joins Membership of American Angus Association
Isane Farms Inc. Badger, Minnesota, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active...
Secretary Perdue Statement on Canada Passing USMCA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a great victory for America’s agriculture industry, and I am pleased to see... Full story
Secretary Perdue Statement on Canada Passing USMCA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a great victory for America’s agriculture industry, and I am pleased to see...
MDA Grants Make Dairy Available to Minnesota Schools
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will award up to $220,000 to eligible schools and early childcare institutions to increase students’ access to Minnesota dairy. The MDA’s Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) Milk Coo...
Walz Signs Bill To Replenish $50 Million In Loan Funds For Minnesota Farmers
A priority for both sides at the Minnesota Capitol was finalized on Tuesday, March 17, as Gov. Tim Walz signed the Rural Finance Authority bill (Ch. 67 H.F. 2959), which includes $50 million in low interest loans for Minnesota farmers. The bill... Full story
Farmers and Ranchers Rise to the Call
Things are far from business as usual in cities and towns across America this week. Millions of us are being called to serve our neighbors by staying home. Our American Farm Bureau offices in DC have closed for the time being to follow this guidance...
