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  • Court Report

    Jun 6, 2020

    Minnesota State Patrol Vincent Duane Buck, Warroad, pled guilty to no seat belt and was fined $110. (Badge #108) Jessica Ray Carlson, Williams, pled guilty to speeding and was fined $135. (Badge #108) Travis David Depriest, Roseau, pled guilty to no seat belt and was fined $110. (Badge #108) Hannah Rose Dietsch, Goodridge, pled guilty to speeding and was fined $135. (Badge #171) Jason Corey Gray, pled guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and was fined $150 with unsupervised monitoring without conviction for 1 year. (Badge #274) Richard...

  • 2020 ALS Walk/Run Scheduled

    Jun 6, 2020

    The ALS Walk/Run Team is preparing for another year of raising funds for ALS (Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) we would like to thank those that gave generous donations last year and participated in the walk/run. We know we are in unprecedented times with this Coronavirus and that we are all being affected by social distancing, the short term closures of businesses or less customer traffic. We are planning on holding our Walk/Run on July 18, 2020. We are hoping to make it a celebration of bringing people back together, while still r...

  • Optimism rules at Roseau City Council meeting

    Jeff Olsen|Jun 6, 2020

    Publisher’s Note: This article was filed by our reporter from his home on Tuesday morning. There is a more recent COVID-19 update on the front page . Probably the best news discussed during Monday's virtual Roseau City Council meeting was that the cases of COVID-19 hadn't tripled to three cases. While LifeCare Medical Center's Facebook page over the weekend had listed three cases, it has since reduced it to two cases in Roseau County. Keith Okeson, the CEO of LifeCare Medical Center, c...

  • 5 Home Improvement Tips You'll Want To Keep In Mind To Keep It Simple and Cheap

    Jun 6, 2020

    If you're looking for a few projects that can give a home you're working with the facelift and character you seek, look no further! We've put together our top 5 home improvement tips to DIY your way into an instant improvement in your space. Get out the paint Do you notice yourself eyeing the gorgeous color pallets of professionally decorated homes? Whether you're a fan of demure earth tones or fun bursts of color over monochrome themes– here's a simple fix: paint. If you want to change the entire character stamp of a home, add some fresh p...

  • 5 Questions to Ask before a Garage Makeover

    Jun 6, 2020

    1. When is Converting a Garage to a Room a Good Option? If you’re looking to add living space to your home without starting from scratch, converting a garage to a room is an option to consider. A garage remodel is the right option for your home, if: • The garage door is easily replaceable for your space: Will your new living space allow for patio doors or an additional entrance where the overhead door used to be? If not, make sure you can blend the new wall into your current home exterior and create a wall that doesn’t look like it used to be a...

  • HOW TO DECLUTTER YOUR HOME

    Jun 6, 2020

    • Start with 5 minutes at a time. If you’re new to decluttering, you can slowly build momentum with just five minutes a day. • Give one item away each day. This would remove 365 items every single year from your home. If you increased this to 2 per day, you would have given away 730 items you no longer needed. Increase this number once it gets too easy. • Fill an entire trash bag. Get a trash bag and fill it as fast as you can with things you can donate at Goodwill. • Donate clothes you never wear. To identify them, simply hang all your clot...

  • A Complete Home Maintenance Guide

    Jun 6, 2020

    1. Audit Your Driveway and Sidewalk The winter season is tough on your driveway, sidewalks and other hardscaping materials. Take a walk around your property to look for any visible damage, and schedule repairs as needed. Asphalt can often be patched, but damaged concrete may need to be replaced entirely. 2. Test Outdoor Faucets, Sprinklers and Hoses Make sure all outdoor water suppliers such as pipes, faucets and irrigation systems are working correctly. Check your hose to make sure there are no holes. Confirm none of your sprinkler heads are a...

  • When to Cut Down a Tree

    Jun 6, 2020

    Most people have fond memories of a tree. Maybe you climbed one a lot as a kid, or perhaps your treehouse was the old neighborhood hangout. But once that tree dies, it becomes a big safety risk for not only your property, but also your neighbor’s. This guide will help you figure out if your tree is dead, as well as what to do with it if it’s time to cut it down. Is my tree dead? The simple answer is maybe. It may look like it’s dead, but it could also be dormant. Or maybe only a section of the tree is dead, with just a few branches affec...

  • Maintenance Tips You Can Handle

    Jun 6, 2020

    Air Filter Air Filter Maintenance Tools You Need: None Time to Complete: 10 minutes Estimated Cost: $10 You need a new air filter for your car every 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. You can pay a mechanic and give up your car for a day, or you can replace your air filter at home in about ten minutes. First, find your filter under the hood of your car. It’s in a black rectangular box with metal clips on the side. Check your owner’s manual if you don’t see it as soon as you pop the hood. Open up the casing, and check out how t...