Articles from the June 19, 2021 edition
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City-Funded Building Boom begins in Roseau
by Jeff Olsen This isn't a game show like "The Price Is Right," where contestants can win expensive prizes. There is a price tag on everything the City of Roseau does. Councilmember Brady Johnson,...
Mayor Bob keeps rolling right along in style
by Jeff Olsen Bob Marvin, the long-serving Warroad mayor who loves cars but can no long drive them, was ready to talk shop last Saturday. While he likes to surround himself with cars, he gets around...
Westward Bound With Sable And A whole New World
by Jeff Olsen A week ago Wednesday, Sable Knochenmus, an industrious lass, stood in an aisle stocking shelves at Mattson Pharmacy in Roseau. She can still pass for a college sophomore doing a summer s...
There is a story behind Lance Corporal (LCPL) Teddy USMC
One day a couple of years ago, I decided that I needed to lose a few pounds. I also realized if this was going to happen, that I would need accountability. Ann Hambrook was both a wonderful... Full story
Salol News
Chris and Elizabeth Poyzer and Ruby and Elle are here to visit at Dayton and Mary Grafstroms. Charles and Renee Hendrickson and boys are visiting at Verna Grafstroms over the weekend. Abigael and Bentley, children of John and Kayla Hulst of Viking...
Never been big on Father's Day cards
Happy Father's Day, Pop! Or whatever you call your dad. My old man could be ornery as hell. Hallmark Cards never mention that. It's been over 53 years since he died, and I still miss him. He probably...
My first Father's Day with My Dad in Heaven
It's been a little over four months since my Dad's time came to continue on to his next adventure. It seems quite weird, not to be thinking about what to surprise him with for Father's Day. I... Full story
Looking Back: 25 years ago… Mark Huglen was appointed Univ. of Minn-Crookston head hockey coach
5 years ago – June 18, 2016 Bob Brellenthin and Luke Erickson bought the old Coop Building just north of the Roseau Police Department from Dave Ingeman and Kim Messelt after originally purchasing it o...
Maze Cordell Thompson, 79
Fertile- Maze Cordell Thompson, 79, Fertile, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to Hans and Mary (Rarick) Thompson on January 4, 1942 just yards from where he passed at the family farm in...
Jay Engelsrud, 50
Roseau- Jay Engelsrud, 50, of Roseau, formerly of Newfolden, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Roseau LifeCare Medical Center. Jay Allen Engelsrud was born June 29, 1970 in Thief River Falls, the son of James and Leola (Chapman)...
Janet Lillian Myhre Row, 87
New Hope- Janet passed away on May 20 at the age of 87 in the Good Samaritan - Ambassador Senior Living Center in New Hope, Minnesota. She grew up in Minneapolis, and graduated from Southwest High School in 1951, where she was Homecoming Queen. She...
Curtis Lafky, 85
Warroad- Curtis Lafky ascended on June 3, 2021 Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Warroad on Saturday, June 19th. Visitation is from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and the funeral begins at 2:00 p.m. A small luncheon will follow. He will be missed...
Francis Grahn, 97
Roseau- Francis Grahn, 97, of Roseau, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Monday, December 14, 2020. Francis J. Grahn was born on July 16, 1923, in Spruce Township of Roseau County. His parents were Swedish immigrant farmers named Frans and...
Greenbush Race Park Checkers to Greseth, Nordhagen and Blacklance
by Keith Cumming A beautiful day turned into a beautiful night for racing at the Greenbush Race Park as 64 cars checked into the pits hoping to get the checkered flag at the end of the night. The NLRA Wissota Late Models were making their first...
Roseau Rams Boys Golf Places 6th at 2021 State Golf Tournament
The Roseau Rams Boys High School Golf Team competed as a team at the 36-hole State Class AA golf tournament for the first time in 12 years on June 15-16, 2021 in Jordan and finished with a 2-day team...
The Writing Is On The Wall
Most of us would be woefully unarmed in a game of wits with Vladimir Putin. But Sleepy Joe! Come on man. Talk about bringing a dull butter knife to a gunfight. Joe said the meeting went well and was positive. Positive for Putin and Russia! America...
