Articles from the June 1, 2019 edition
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Reflections from 2019 Memorial Day in Roseau
Perfect! That describes the 2019 Memorial Day celebration that started off with the parade from Veterans Memorial Park in Roseau in chilly weather, around 47 degrees, and thick clouds to ponder if it...
Local Lawman earns promotion with EFG PD
On Tuesday, May 21, Nick Anderson, a 2012 RHS graduate who was destined to be a cop much like Eli Manning was destined to be a pro football quarterback and follow in his dad's footsteps, was promoted...
The Building Center opened in Roseau
Ducer (James) Berger of Badger, recently opened a lumberyard in Roseau. The Building Center, which it is named, opened it's doors this past Monday. It's his dream come true. His wife LeAnn is a big...
Meet some of the characters on a special day
On Memorial Day, they were standing in the parking lot across the street from the Roseau City Center. It was before 9 a.m., and a number of older military gentlemen with vast shades of gray in their h...
Graduation and Memorial Day (work) weekend
It was a busy but fun weekend. Ok, that is not entirely true. Normally I like to get my garden planted this weekend, but I was needed to help with Brandon's girlfriend Ariah's graduation. Saturday...
Fishing on Lake of the Woods/Politics
Fishing on Lake of the Woods seems to always be good around Memorial Day. This year is no exception. We buy a license so we can enjoy the privilege of the great sport of fishing. Even with said license we are still a guest of the State of Minnesota...
Mindset Coaching
Whether you can or can't you are right either way. Our minds get the best of us sometimes and we don't even realize it. Becoming familiar with what kind of self-talk you have is something I work on with everyone around me. Sometimes people get it...
Florence Halvorson, Age 99
Roseau - Florence Halvorson passed away at LifeCare Roseau Manor on Tuesday, May 21 at the age of 99. Florence Gladys Halvorson was born on April 28, 1920 to Edward and Julia (Morken) Anderson in Pine...
James Harold Goldsmith, 74
Cannon Falls - James Harold Goldsmith, age 74, passed away May 20 , 2019 at his home in Cannon Falls. Born in Ortonville, July 13 1944, to parents Harold and Pearl Goldsmith. "Jimmy" as he was known...
Theresa Elizabeth Novacek, 89
Greenbush - Theresa Elizabeth Novacek was born June 12, 1929 in Stokes Township, rural Badger, to the late Martin and Anne (Lins) Meier. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Mar...
Frances Joan Maddon Hoosier (Nee Broten) Age 88
Brooklyn Park Frances Joan Maddon Hoosier (Nee Broten) , Passed away on May 12, 2019 at Maranatha Care Center with her family surrounding her. Preceded in death by parents, Gorden and Mabel Broten;...
Marilyn Esther Sunsten, 75
Frisco, Texas. - Marilyn Esther Sunsten was born on April 1, 1944, in Roseau to Emil and Mary (Vatnsdal) Lee. She was the third oldest of seven children. Marilyn married Gary Sunsten in 1964. They...
Joel Roger Budd, 77
Rogers - Joel Roger Budd, age 77 of Rogers, passed away on May 23rd, 2019. Survived by daughter, Angela (Derek); son, James (Andrea); grandchildren, Alex and Bella; and other relatives and friends. Funeral service was on Tuesday, May 28th at 7 p.m....
"Rascals In The Woods"
by Grace Dunham, English 12, Mrs. Didrikson Miles upon miles of trees. Pine trees, maple trees, oak trees and birch trees. My brother JJ and I made another world in those trees. The forest...
"WILL YOU FORGIVE ME NOW?"
My wife was surfing through her cell phone this morning, Friday May 24th, when she came across a talent show from Britain called the “X Factor.” A young lady by the name of Chloe Paige, 21 years old, was about to sing a song that caught my att...
NDSU names Dean Mattson as Adjunct Preceptor of the Year
North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy announced that Dean Mattson, registered pharmacist, was named Adjunct Preceptor of th Year for 2019. Mattson is the owner of Mattson Pharmacy in Roseau and Greenbush Pharmacy in Greenbush. NDSU...
50 years ago… The Roosevelt School closed its doors forever on the final day of school last week.
5 years ago – May 31, 2014 Retiring Roseau Elementary teachers were Elwyn Ruud, Gary Ross, Pat Habstritt, Julie Johnston, Steve Adkins, and Sue Fugleberg. An 80th birthday party for Marilyn D...
Oakcrest Men's League update
by Donn Haugen This week was a first, Sunny and 75 - a perfect night for golf! Low Gross on the front nine for the guys, it was Derrick Byfuglien, Alex Halstensgard, and Tony Herling with a 3 way tie at 38. Low net honors on the front nine went t...
Roseau Athletes of the Week
Tianna Espe Tianna, a sophomore and a first year varsity player, is hands down the most improved player on our team. After a little slow, she is playing her best golf at the end of our season. She...
Golfing Lads advance to Section Tourney
by Jeff Olsen At the 2019 North 8AA Sub-Section Golf Tournament at the Warroad Estates Golf Course on Tuesday, Warroad (329) Roseau (334), and Crookston (334) were the top three teams and will advance to the Section 8AA Tournament on Monday and...
Lady Golfers advance to Section Tourney
by Jeff Olsen At the 2019 North 8AA Sub-Section Golf Tournament at the Warroad Estates Golf Course on Tuesday, Crookston took top honors with 388 and were followed by Roseau (396), and Park Rapids (398) in the 8-team field and these three teams will...
Court Report
Roseau County Sheriff’s Department Regina Ruth Dahl, Salol, pled guilty to permitting offense by another and was fined $185. (Badge #1906) Robert Allan Severson, Wannaska, pled guilty to speeding and was fined $125. (Badge #1917) Savannah Rose V...
