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by Jeff Olsen On Monday morning, Roseau County Court Administrator Pam Shaw was taking everything in stride. Prior to COVID-19, Monday mornings were almost the social event of the season as they filed through the Court Administration Office prior to their day in court in front of District Judge Donna Dixon. All that has changed. "We are holding more electronic hearings and, if people don't have the technology to get on an electronic hearing, then they can appear here," said Shaw, adding that if...
by Jeff Olsen The Roseau County Board accepted the resignation of Roseau County Highway Engineer Brian Ketring and approved advertising to hire a new highway engineer. "Brian is resigning to take a position with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He will be the Assistant District 2 State Engineer, and he doesn't have to move as a result," said Commissioner Jack Swanson following Tuesday's board meeting. Mr. Ketring's resignation is effective July 24. "We'll miss him. He's been with the...
by Jeff Olsen At the half century mark, Dean Housker no longer has the svelte look of a marathon runner. The former roughneck, who made his living in the North Dakota oilfields for five years, drives a big rig for Foltz Trucking and admits it's tough to keep trim. "I'm getting fat, he said, adding that he tips the scales at 225. Prominent bellies come with pregnancies and trucking. A man has got to eat, and that's been tough lately in the hick towns, truck stops and big cities from Canada to... Full story
by Evan Peppel, College English 12, Mrs. Didrikson It is a place like no other, a place where strangers become friends and friends become family. A bad day here is still much better than a good day at school, although it may not feel like it sometimes. Here, despite the frigid temperatures, the tempers can still flare. With plowed up snow banks that make all the trucks and trailers become confined, it seems that some cannot wait to get out. The crews spend many hours here waiting for their...
I have decided not to write a story but instead, talk about a journey. We do not have to go to Mayo as planned because Joe's PET Scan taken in Grand Forks, came back clear. Our Mayo doctors still stay on track with all our appointments. We are so thankful for the medical care we have received here in Roseau, also for the care we have received in Grand Forks and the Mayo Clinic. We heard that Mayo had a huge lay-off of employees because of COVID. In September we will still have to bring hand...
by Julie Elick Sadness, and strong feelings of nostalgia went through our minds as we finalized the arrangements with Nathaniel Roseen, who owns North Pine Services, to come and take them down. Our Birch trees, the ones in our front yard! Oh, my! Nate is an expert tree taker downer, and does it with a smile on his face. I thought about writing a poem called: Ode to our "trees", but its only "we", "Joe and mee" who like to "see" our Birches, in the "weeee" hours of the morning and evening. I...
Thirty-three-year-old Lyndon Kuntz of Roseau has been charged with two felony counts of second-degree assault, gross misdemeanors certain person not to possess a firearm and misdemeanor dangerously handle dangerous weapons According to court documents on June 12th sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Oak Manor Trailer Court near Roseau for a report of a person with a gun. A neighbor reported that Lyndon Kuntz had confronted him about an ongoing dispute regarding his dog. The neighbor...
On Thursday, June 11, Clay Mitchell Jerome, a Salol resident, was charged with a felony for threats of violence on Wednesday, June 10, at his residence in Salol. Mr. Jerome is accused of threatening, directly or indirectly, with the purpose of terrorizing his spouse, Michelle Jerome. If convicted, he could face five years of imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine. Additionally, Mr. Jerome, 51, was charged with 5th Degree Domestic Assault, which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days and/or $1,000 fine...
On June 23, 2020 at approximately 1:02 p.m., the Roseau County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the Greenbush Fire Department and Roseau LifeCare Ambulance were dispatched to the accident on County Road #23 North and West of the City of Greenbush. The emergency personnel located the vehicle submerged in water with the female victim, 48 year-old Marisa Ann Rasmusson, still in the vehicle. Rasmusson was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The accident remains under investigation by t...
Marjorie (Salmonson) Thulin, from 50 Lakes, passed away June 8th. She had turned 90 on June 6th. Marjorie grew up in Norland Township where she lived with her family, Lilly and Sture Salmonson, sister Donna and brother Lamore. Marjorie’s children are Debbie, Chuck, Lisa and Tina. She had 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Step siblings are Shirley (Falk) Monkman, Leroy and Lewis Falk. Many Grafstrom relatives live in this area. The service and burial was at Fort Snelling where her husband Ed was buried over two years ago. The p...
5 years ago – June 27, 2015 Hat Tricks Buffet was Roseau’s newest business. Kari Leiran and Greg Pulczinski opened the dining spot at the former Pizza Ranch just south of Polaris. Lester Grafstrom of Salol celebrated his 85th birthday with his extended family on June 19. Leif Eidsmoe and Sarah Toenies were recently married by the lake at Sauk Center. Attending from here were the Kerby Eidsmoe family and friends. Ida Novacek was celebrating her 85th birthday with an open house on July 12 at the...
Due to the unknown circumstances regarding COVID-19 for the Primary and General elections, we want to let all voters in the Precincts of Greenbush, Roseau, Warroad and Moranville know they have the option to Absentee vote. • To request an Absentee Ballot Application: Call: 218-463-1282 or Email: [email protected] or Online: Apply online at www.co.roseau.mn.us, Download: Absentee Ballot Applications can be printed from www.co.roseau.mn.us and returned to the Roseau County Auditor’s Office • Ballot will be mailed upon receipt of the c...
by Keith Cumming Well the bad news for the Greenbush Race Park is the races for June 27th are cancelled. The good news is depending on the weather there will be racing at the Park on the 4th of July. Racing on the 4th will be the NLRA Late Models along with the Midwest Mods, Streets, Pure Stocks, Lightning Sprints, 4 cylinders and the Outlaw Mini Mods. Social distancing and masks are suggested, and if you are feeling sick, please stay home. The Race Park is offering limited concessions but Bjerk Concessions will be on hand. Pit gates open at... Full story
I've always been a little uncomfortable when our presidents and politicians end their speeches with "America is the greatest country in the world!" Yes, we're pretty good, but we have our flaws. I wonder what the Canadians think about such bluster. As a young kid learning American history and reading the Declaration of Independence, I was most proud of one important single sentence by Thomas Jefferson: "All men are created equal." Beautiful! Later, he became our third president. It would be many...
It was finally time for a bonfire night and S'MORES! I may be a bit of a pyro. (Don't ask Kyle his opinion on that statement!) I really like the look of flames and then you add chocolate and it is a double win for me. The weather has been a bit on the cooler side lately with just a bit of rain. (Way too much rain in my opinion!) So we thought it was the perfect time to have a bonfire. The kids agreed it was a good idea too. It is quite amazing to have everyone in agreement at one time! Needless... Full story
After prying yourself out of bed in the morning, assembling yourself for the day, and checking out the results in your favorite mirror, which half of the title of this article does the mirror proclaim?: “Excellent in every way!” or Every way. With an honest question mark? This can be a scary question for teens in their emerging prospective on personhood. By the way they dress, wear their hair (and/or) color it and attempt to interact with their peers there may be an unspoken prayer or appeal: “Please notice me and accept me,” One time while I w...
Northwest Community Action of Badger has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Northwest Community Action, Inc. has been chosen to receive $9,605 to supplement the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and $13,552 for the Cares Ace Supplemental Award in our counties. The selection was made by the National Board that is chaired by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency M...
Roseau- Gene Allen Didrikson passed away on June 22, 2020 at LifeCare Manor in Roseau, at the age of 61. Gene was born in Roseau on November 2, 1958 to George and Dorothy (Pesek) Didrikson. He attended school in Badger and Roseau, graduating from Roseau High School in 1977. Gene worked on the farm and also drove truck for various companies. He enjoyed hunting deer with the family and socializing out at all the camps in the area. He loved to watch western and action movies and TV shows. He...
Badger- Marisa Ann Rasmusson was born in Kingman, Ariz. on July 26, 1971. She passed away on June 23, 2020. In 1972 the family moved to Minneapolis and in 1985 they moved to Greenbush. While still in school she was a member of Roseau County 4-H for several years and enjoyed that very much. In 1990 she became the Roseau County Dairy Princess and after graduating from Greenbush High School she spent two weeks working at the Dairy booth at the Minnesota State Fair representing Roseau County. In 199...
A Funeral Service for Mark Hegle of Walker, and formerly of Roseau will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Roseau. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Warroad. Mark Hegle passed away Saturday, June 20 at the age of 66 ....
Funeral services for Gordon Hollrah of Warroad, will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Warroad Baptist Church. Visitation one hour prior with interment at America Cemetery. Audio frequencies will be available for those who wish to listen to the service on the radio. Military honors by the Warroad American Legion. Full notice next week. Online guest book at: www.helgeson- funeralhome.com...
A Memorial service for Marjorie B. Madison of Roseau will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Roseau. Interment was at Moe-Rose Cemetery. Marjorie passed away April 12, 2020 at the age of 85....
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced a plan to distribute $853 million in relief to communities across the state impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. $841 million will be distributed to Minnesota counties, cities, and towns to support local government coronavirus relief efforts. $12 million will be allocated toward food shelves and food banks to help combat hunger across Minnesota. The funding was authorized under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “As we work to support t...
by Jodi Wojciechowski Pastor Dave Peterson and the Badger Baptist Church wanted to help the communities with all the uncertainties going on in the world. Pastor Dave stated, "I was wondering how to respond to everything going on around us. Just because we live in a remote area it doesn't mean we aren't affected in our rural area." The campaign called "Your Lives Matters" was brought to life. Pastor Dave wanted something simple for everyone to understand. "I can't help every black person, every c...
Warroad Area Chamber of Commerce & Warroad Area Women of Today's announced that Warroad's 4th of July activities will still be happening this year! Although it may feel and look a bit different, they are happy to say that many of the classic activities and traditions of Independence Day, along with some fun new additions, will take place on the weekend of July 4th. There will be a number of family-friendly activities designed with the safety and health of the community in mind, both at home and... Full story