Articles from the June 10, 2023 edition
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Former Times-Region Journalist Was Versatile
by Jeff Olsen Dick Melvin, the former editor, reporter and columnist for the Roseau Times-Region who served from 1992 to 1996, was tracked down recently. He was the man with a camera, a passion for...
Lots of Mud Mayhem at Power Sports Park
by Ryan Honl Mud Mayhem lived up to its advertising on Saturday with lots of natural mud and even some mud made by the Roseau Fire Department. Workers from Polaris and the city were working overtime i... Full story
Recently stolen car in Roseau is still missing
by Jeff Olsen In a small town, bad news travels fast especially when Mike and Becca Jordet's car was stolen within city limits. Becca Jordet reported on Facebook: This is probably a long shot but our...
A Tour of Sport Tops Plus
by Ryan Honl Pulling up to Sport Tops Plus between Roseau and Warroad on Highway 11 just east of the airport, Tony Herling is busy talking to a husband and wife wanting a cover for their boat. The...
Write On: Future
Essay by: Reygan McCanna Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson, CIHS English 11 I've always been kind of scared of the future. I have no plan for what career I want to go into, and in general, I...
GoodBye, ByGone Days,
Ecclesiastes 1:9 That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun. I can be at work, busy, or trimming bushes in my back yard.... Full story
A Great Gulf Fixed: Things Are Different In Eternity
Luke 16: 19-31 Periodically over the years I have had people say to me, in an attempt to avoid the implications of a discussion on heaven and hell, that they have never heard of "anyone coming back...
Roseau Gazebo Night Is A Summer-Long Series Of Nine Outdoor Musical Concerts and Performances For Audiences Of All Ages
Kicking off this year's summer series at the Riverview Gazebo Park in Roseau, on Thursday, June 15th will be Poppa Bear Norton playing their own brand of country and western music that harkens back to the days of Buck Owens and Johnny Cash, as well... Full story
Ain't nothing going to change my world
Many years ago, my mother, the daughter of German immigrants, preached the importance of an education. "You need a college degree," she said. It was 1950 and already school was going badly. I was in...
Hollywood Wax Museum, Maze of Mirrors and Outbreak
Many years ago, my mother, the daughter of German immigrants, preached the importance of an education. "You need a college degree," she said. It was 1950 and already school was going badly. I was in... Full story
Hayes Lake is the Local Jewel in the Crown
You've probably been to Lake of the Woods, home of some of the best freshwater fishing in the world. But have you been to Hayes Lake? The place is perfect for spending the day. The fishing isn't too...
A Common Chronic Habit
Complaining seems to be one of humans more common chronic habits. Not long ago we were complaining about how many days since it got above forty degrees. For the few of us that pay attention to history the sad fact that the colder the winter, the...
Trisha Ann Nelson, 39
Roseau - Trisha Ann Nelson was born on February 27, 1984 to Clarence Nelson Jr. and Joyce (Wojciechowski) Nelson in Thief River Falls. She grew up in Wannaska and was baptized and confirmed at Riversi...
Dorothy Berry, 90
Salol- Born January 7, 1933 to Ingvald and Helen Inman Corneliusen in Salol. On January 16, 1954, Dorothy married Fred Berry and they have been married 69 years. Dorothy enjoyed many activities...
Katie Beth Olson, 41
Roseau - Katie Beth Olson of St. Paul, formerly of Salol, passed away May 28, 2023 in St. Paul. She was born January 25, 1982 in Minot, N.D. to Julie (Dahlquist) Wahlstrom and Bruce B. Olson. She...
Katherine Anne Walters, 71
Camden, Tenn.- Katherine Anne (Erickson) Walters, age 71, passed away 12/05/2022 in Nashville after a stroke at the home of her son in Camden, Tennessee. She had moved to Tenn. from her home in...
Alvin Curtis Wright, 87
Warroad- Alvin Curtis Wright passed away of natural causes at his home in Warroad on May 24, 2023. Alvin was born January 5, 1936 to Curtis and Mabel (Hiller) Wright. He graduated from Warroad High...
Harriet Kathleen Olson, 90
Roseau- Harriet Kathleen Olson (Knutson) passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 at the Warroad Senior Living Center at the age of 90. Harriet was born to Knute and Hazel (Olson) Knutson on January...
Kathy Ann Olson, 55
Big Lake- Kathy Ann Olson, 55, of Big Lake entered the gates of heaven on May 14, 2023. Kathy was born on July 11, 1967, in West St Paul to Lester and Betty (Holm) Olson. She lived in South St. Paul...
Leon C. Grove, 75
Roosevelt - Leon Grove passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2nd, 2023, at the age of 75, surrounded by his family in Roseau after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Leon was born in Warroad, on...
Michael Shawn Powers, 52
Warroad- Michael Powers passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. on May 20, 2023 at the age of 52. Michael Shawn Powers was born December 24, 1970 in Redman, Ore. to Michael J. and Beverly...
Hamilton Beach
My wife and I enjoy going to garage and estate sales to see what we can find. Once in a while, I'll come across something I just can't live without, so I buy it and take it home. Unfortunately, I'm... Full story
LifeCare Warroad Wellness Center To Hold Grand Opening
by Laurel Latham On Wednesday, June 14th, LifeCare Warroad Wellness Center will hold their Grand Opening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 210 North Main Avenue in Warroad, LifeCare Wellness is a...
Roseau Rams Boys Golf Wins Section Meet And Heading To 2023 State Golf Tournament
The Roseau Rams Boys High School Golf Team was able to hold off a strong field of competition from Fergus Falls, Hawley, Barnesville, Thief River Falls, and Warroad to win the 36-hole Section 8AA...
50 years ago… Two men retire after 72.5 combined years of service
5 years ago – June 9, 2018 Roseau Ram golfer Gina Wensloff was headed to the Minnesota State Girls Golf Tournament. Veteran Roseau County Commissioners Mark Foldesi and Glenda Phillipe chose to not r...
