Articles from the April 29, 2023 edition
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Meet The UPS Gal With the Terrific Outlook and Smile
by Jeff Olsen Katie Marynik was dropping off packages at various Roseau businesses and residences last week. She stands out in a crowd. At just an inch shy of 72 inches, she is occasionally asked if... Full story
Warroad Heritage Center: Bringing Local History Alive
by Laurel Latham When visiting the Warroad Public Library, the Warroad Heritage Center is tucked away off the hallway in a quiet corner behind French doors. Intriguing glimpses can be seen of local...
Her plans were to become an Athletic Director
by Jeff Olsen So much for Dee's plans! Roseau native Deanna "Dee" Decimus Holmes talks fast, so hang onto your helmet. Yes, it's been her dream after earning her master's degree in sports...
Write On: When Riding Bikes Was Cool by: Faith Dunham
Essay by: Faith Dunham Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson, CIHS English Every kid loves summer. The days when our parents told us to leave the house for a few hours and just have fun. Or when our...
Simple Ways
Uncluttered, swept, and clean. What a good feeling. Bit by bit, taking maybe a half hour at a time to impact the bigger picture. If you do this maybe two or maybe three times a day, your plan will...
Camels' Humps and Needles' Eyes
As a small child I used to lie in bed sometimes and look at an embroidery that my mother had made, framed and hung above my bed. Down in the right-hand corner was a little boy on his knees in his... Full story
Sometimes, life throws you for a fruit loop
You can insist all you want that life's a bummer. I won't argue. Scott Helgeland died on April 4, and he was just 46. The other day, a friend emailed his obituary and remarked - "Said he was a wrestle...
The Simpsons
The Simpsons have been a favorite of Kyle's. I can say I've watched several episodes, too. When I saw they had Simpsons in 4D and a Simpson themed Kwik-E-Mart convenience store, I knew we needed to...
Let He Without Sin Cast The First Stone
This old farmer is still in a bit of a state of shock after seeing a 25% increase in property values in one year. If property taxes go up proportionally it could be a deal breaker for many. In conversation with a friend fifteen or twenty years ago...
What Is Happening At Our Northern Border
I want to thank Jeff Olsen for the excellent article on what the sheriff’s department and local residents know about the illegal border crossings last week. It was a thorough article and greatly in the public interest. I do have several questions t...
Roger Hites Jr. Demands Accountability
They have laws to protect people even after they're gone, no individual can benefit on somebody's death that they could have prevented 100%. This is the actual police incident report. It states. Fact #1, Mr. and Mrs. Doily had knowledge of my father...
Gerald LaRoy Berg, 80
Greenbush- Gerald LaRoy Berg met his Savior at his favorite time of day: 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He fought a courageous battle with AL Amyloidosis for the last 2 years but died...
Brent Carter Simmons, 58
Fargo, N.D.- Brent C. Simmons, 58, Fargo, N.D., formerly of Fertile and Warroad, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Sanford Health in Fargo, N.D. Brent Carter Simmons was born on...
Welcome Back, Old Man
Last fall, I harvested the fruit from our daughter's apple tree. I decided to try my hand at starting an apple orchard from the seeds. Before heading south for a few weeks, I placed the seeds on a...
Garrett Larson, Owner of Ronnings, is SBA's Minnesota Young Entrepreneur of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Garrett Larson, owner of four Ronnings stores in greater Minnesota, the 2023 SBA Minnesota Young Entrepreneur of the Year. SBA's Minnesota District...
Many years ago… A lot happened in the past
5 years ago – Apr. 28, 2018 En Liten Svensk Shoppe was opening in Roseau on May 18. Celebrating their April Birthdays of Month at the Four Season’s Senior Center were Don Kofstad, Eva Gregerson, Gar...
