Articles from the July 3, 2021 edition
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The good old school days are coming back
by Jeff Olsen It isn't even the Fourth of July and Roseau School Superintendent Tom Jerome is promising big things this coming school year. "I want to get the word out on our plans for this fall. We...
Salol 1 Stop has new owners
by Grace Everett Jordan and Breanna Kofstad, of Roseau, found the perfect fit for them in February of this year; the 'iconic' Salol 1 Stop. They are the owners and operators of USA Realty. Breanna had... Full story
Meet a young family that has been stricken by ALS
by Jeff Olsen It's been called "Lou Gehrig's disease" ever since the famed New York Yankees' first baseman died from the disease at age 37 in 1941. Officially, it is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS...
Write On: The Hate U Give
Kate Helgeson Mrs. Didrikson English 2236 Thomas, Angie. The Hate U Give, HarperCollins, Copyright 2017, 444 pages. The Hate U Give, a #1 New York Times Bestseller book written by Angie Thomas. Publis...
Where are you going and how will you get there?
I start off my mornings with chocolate coffee. One tablespoon Swiss Miss hot chocolate with marshmallows, one teaspoon sugar free creamer, and one teaspoon freeze dried coffee. It is always the same.... Full story
DOWN THE ROAD
Submitted by Arlette Solom "Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive good things and good people will be drawn to you." Mary Lou Retton The Diamond Tour to Mackinac Island is scheduled for Sunday, September 19-Saturday, September 25. If...
Do Not Read This Column If You Suffer From Cacophobia
Beautiful! Every day, I spend time looking for local topics and characters for the front page. Then, on one particular day, which I call "Column Day," I try to select something that will make...
Camping at Florian Park
A bit to my surprise, but two weekends in a row camping and Blu was a good boy! I'm not going to lie, but I wasn't sure if the first weekend was beginner's luck with him or not. I think it's safe to s...
"The Days Are Long, But The Weeks, Months And Years Just Fly By."
Til death do you part. After nearly half a century of being together this old farmer is majorly struggling to figure that out. The empty spot where she always sat along with, the marker where her ashes are in the flower garden drive the point home th... Full story
Allison Park Summer Series
The first event in the Allison Park Summer Series took place in Warroad on June 25-26. The theme of the evening was Hockeytown USA®, so attendees were encouraged to wear their favorite jersey and...
Jerald (Jerry) Knutson, 64
Roseau- Jerald (Jerry) Knutson, 64, died unexpectedly as a result of a farming accident on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Jerald Kenneth Knutson was born on November 29, 1956 to Kenneth and Verdena (Giese)...
Juneal E. (Harper) Wiley, 77
Fargo- Juneal (Jan) Wiley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 28, 2021, at the age of 77. She passed peacefully during a weekend at the lake enjoying the sunshine and summer weather. Jan was...
Russell Wesley Palm, 78
Roseau- Russell Palm passed away on June 26, 2021 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis at the age of 78. Russell Wesley Palm was born on December 20, 1942 in Roseau to Charles...
Service Announcement: Gary Gilthvedt
Gary Gilthvedt August 31, 1941 ~ July 12, 2020 Memorial services for Gary Gilthvedt of Roseau will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Warroad. Interment at the Northwoods Cemetery in Grygla. Gary passed away...
Donna Marie Leary, 59
Bloomington, Ill.- Donna Marie Leary of Bloomington, Ill. passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2021 at her home. Donna was born on May 28, 1962 in Bemidji to Verland Orvis and Joann (Lee). She...
Dale Kenneth Wilmer, 81
Roosevelt- Dale Kenneth Wilmer passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau on June 20, 2021 at the age of 81. Dale was born May 30, 1940 to Axel and Alice...
In Memory of James Gust, Sr
In Memory of James Gust, Sr. June 20, 1938-July 16, 2016 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and always dear Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You were l...
Gary "Bud" Borgen, 79
Port Austin, Mich.- Gary "Bud" Borgen, 79, of Port Austin, Michigan, died on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born on October 18, 1941, the son of the late George and Millie (Foss) Borgen in Badger. He a...
75 years ago… Melvin Enger was kidnapped in Seattle, Washington
5 years ago – July 2, 2016 Gavinn Berg is the new deputy sheriff in Roseau County. Bethany Erickson of Roseau recently completed the Farm Credit Fellows Program through North Dakota State U...
So They Said, "I've Never Heard Anyone Come Back From Either Place, Complaining!"
Hmmm. Interesting statement. It's been stuck in my mind for a long time. Let's see where I can go with it. Are you with me? Someone was sharing their Christian Faith with someone who had no intention... Full story
Driving Soy: Roseau – Lake of the Woods County Farmers Treading New Ground With Tire Donation To Sheriff's Dept.
Roseau – Lake of the Woods County farmers and their soybean checkoff dollars are giving back to local first responders this summer – and promoting the diverse uses of soybeans at the same time. The...
Skeet Championship and State Trap Tournaments
Minnesota's High school Clay Target season is capped off each year with the Skeet Championship and State Trap tournaments , held at the Minneapolis Gun Club in Prior Lake. This year's tournament ran...
