Articles from the June 11, 2016 edition
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From wilson brothers to the indianapolis 500
If you're in the auto parts business, forget the Super Bowl or the Stanley Cup. Nothing is bigger than the Indianapolis 500, especially when you just recently signed Alexander Rossi, 24, to a NAPA...
It's to Alaska and much more on their Honda trike
It took a few minutes to catch onto their Southern accents in late May at the Roseau City Park. Chris and Myra Walsburger might just be the most unique travelers to stop at the Roseau City Park in...
Meet Roseau's newest Eagle Scout
Carlin Johnson, a young man who has excelled as a Boy Scout, athlete and scholar, is Roseau's newest Eagle Scout, a rare distinction in scouting circles. Yes, the 2016 Roseau High School graduate can...
Sure, it's just another date on the calendar
I'd like to see my old man again. But heaven will have to wait. He was a character right out of Dickens in "A Christmas Carol." In other words, he was memorable. He wasn't much for outdoor activities...
Shadow People
Okay... look! An apology is immediately needed for this tidbit of a column... mainly because it is just totally insanely whack. I cannot offer any explanation but I figure most of you have by now...
Alone
The last time we met we talked about a dude named, Naaman. Today we are going to meet someone new. In the New Testament book of Luke chapter 8 beginning with verse 43, we meet a woman. The Bible never tells us her name, but we do know that she had...
Flood Control, Water Quality, and Wildlife Enhancement
To the Editor, These are all subjects that have been discussed a lot the last few years, and run together when solutions are sought to cure ailments with any of them. My concern is the direction being taken to address problems with these issues. I...
2016 Roseau Athletic Hall of Fame Class Announced
The Roseau Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce it’s 2016 inductees. This year’s group includes 1968 U.S. Olympian Larry Stordahl. Stordahl was a three-sport (football, hockey and baseball) athlete at Roseau High School. He...
Girls Lead On the Go! Builds Future Leaders
Girls Lead, a leadership program for girls in northwestern Minnesota, is rolling out a new phase of the program, Girls Lead On the Go! Girls Lead On the Go! is a community based leadership experience for girls entering 7th-9th grade. A Girls Lead On...
Roy Dostal, 51
Roseau - Roy Albin Dostal passed away on June 2, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, N.D. due to pneumonia and kidney complications. Roy was born on May 10, 1965 to Ted and Mary Dostal and joined three sisters, three brothers and two grandmothers...
Allen Larson, 93
Greenbush - Dr. Allen Larson of Greenbush, died on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad. Dr. Allen F. Larson, was born March 6, 1922 at Backus to Harry and Marova (Hanks) Larson. He attended country school and graduated from...
Thelma Dahlgren, 94
Roseau - Thelma passed away peacefully on June 4, 2016 at the Roseau Manor Nursing Home, a few days before her 95th birthday. Thelma Christine Dahlgren, the daughter of Ingeborg (Larson) and Nels Dahlgren, was born on June 25, 1921 in Roseau. She...
Salol News
Many Mickelson family relatives and friends were here for Helen Mickelson’s funeral on Saturday. Jeff Olsen did a eulogy of Helen’s totally unique personality. Lamore Salmonson visited at Lester Grafstrom’s and Leroy Falk last week. Sympathy...
Gatzke Area Tidbits
Howard and Mary Ann Lunsetter attended the 1st birthday party of Austyn Justine Stangeland at the Dwight and Kristi Scharmer home in Drayton on Saturday. Others attending were Jon and Mary Stangeland, Jenny, Gayley and Ariah of...
Looking Back
Singers performing at the Roseau County Fair were Lee Greenwood and Michelle Wright 5 years ago – June 11, 2011 Tasha Englund and Jared Wika of Wannaska announced the birth of a daughter, Jillian Be...
Baseball Rams still alive in loser out game
Wherever the fat lady was a week ago Thursday in Park Rapids at the Section 8AA playoffs, she was no Cinderella for these Rams, who nearly lost two straight to be eliminated. One was tough enough, the...
Baseball Rams win two in 'do or die' playoffs
This past Tuesday at the Section 8AA baseball playoffs in Thief River Falls, the Rams, facing elimination if they lost, had a shining day on the diamond. In the opening game against the Breckenridge...
Golfing lads end their season
It was a 3rd place finish for the Roseau boys golf team in the Section 8AA golf tourney in Bemidji at the Town and Country Golf Course this past Monday and Tuesday. "We were 3rd after the first day,...
Roseau Girl golfers end their season
Coach Donny Johnson had three girls qualify to the Section 8AA golf tournament in Bemidji this past Monday and Tuesday, but only two competed. "Ellice Murphy was in a qualifying tournament for hockey...
Strand, Johnson and Veert tame the new banking in Greenbush Race Park
The 2016 WISSOTA Polydome dirt track series kicked off this past Saturday as Racers and fans got their first chance to see racing action on the new banking at the Greenbush Race Park, but two weeks worth of rain made track conditions unfavorable as t...
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Promotes "Veteran Drive" to Celebrate National Senior Corp Week
When Crookston's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Coordinators, Bill and Jamie Cassavant, suggested ways that RSVP volunteers could help Veterans and Military Personnel/Families, it is likely that they...
Court Report
Roseau County Sheriff’s Dept. Samantha Lynn Coons, Warroad, pled guilty to speeding and was fined $125. (Badge #1917) Traci Lee Henrickson, Badger, pled guilty to open bottle and was fined $185. (Badge #1906) Matthew Russell Howard, Saginaw, pled...
Border State Ban Named a Minnesota Housing Top Producing Lender for Home Improvement Loans
Border State Bank was named a Minnesota Housing Top Producing Fix Up Lender at the Platinum Level for 2015. Minnesota Housing is a state agency that works to ensure all Minnesotans have access to safe and affordable housing. Homeowners work with...
Level 3 Predatory Offender Public Notification
Name: Marc Gorman Beito Date of Birth: 01/14/1986 Race: White Hair color: Blonde Eye color: Brown Height: 5' 7" Weight: 180 Address Location:1000 Block Hwy 11 South, Badger, MN 56714 The Roseau... Full story
The Big Top is Coming to Roseau
Even if you're not a kid, you'll still enjoy the Carson & Barnes Circus that will be in Roseau on Saturday, June 18, at the Roseau County Fairgrounds. None other than Lyle Grindy, who wears many hats...