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by Laurel Latham For the first time ever Peter Furler, founding member and lead singer/songwriter of the Newsboys, will be performing a handful of intimate concert events with Phil Joel, former Newsboys bassist and current successful solo artist and Vota, a Chrisitian rock band from Lincoln, Nebraska, featuring Bryan Olesen, a former guitarist with Newsboys. The Peter Furler tour began in Maryland in February with many stops throughout the U.S. and will be performing in Warroad at Allison Park...
by Jeff Olsen To a police chief, the perfect cop is someone who looks sharp, works hard and doesn't expect overtime pay, makes good arrests without offending anyone, writes detailed reports and keeps a neat, readable activity log. They are also always available when extra help is needed, accept work assignments willingly and come up with fast, favorable results. In short, a perfect cop is someone who makes the chief look good. - Keith Winger, ex-police chief and former Beltrami County Sheriff A...
by Jeff Olsen When Jerry Sluka, 56, was reached by cellphone in the Los Angeles area a week ago, he sounded like the happiest stepson in the world. But first, he provided some particulars - his own dad, Jerome Sluka, had been rear-ended by a local drunk exceeding 100 mph. His dad suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 1964 and never walked again, dying on Father's Day in 1973. "I was eight-years-old," he said, adding that his late aunt was Maxine Penas, the Republican state legislator, who was...
by Ava Holmgren, Creative Writing Class - Katie Laugen Where I'm From I am from decks of cards, from The Chronicles of Narnia and fake plants scattered around. I am from the sound of rain falling down on a summer afternoon, from sunny days at Lake Bronson, from watching Marvel movies with friends. I am from Cookie Baking Weekend and Duxby Fall Fest. I am from softball games on warm summer nights, from hopping into a car on a cool winter morning. I am from Dr. Seuss Books and nursery rhymes,... Full story
It seems like years have come and gone, but it was only one. Covid closed the fair last year and we really missed it. The fair has been a wonderful place to go with family and friends. I really look forward to seeing people who I haven't seen for a long time. Bernie Reed and Londa Olson (daughter) will be joining me in my booth this year. I will be at my regular job at the Roseau Times Region until 5p.m. then relieve Bernie and Londa in the evenings. Joe will be speaking at the Granstand in the...
Life was good back then. Minnesotans were winners as the Twins won the 1987 and 1991 World Series. We were on top of the world. Well, we were on top of American baseball. Since then, our men's professional teams have sucked, and only the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA have been consistent winners. On Sunday, when my grandson, Finley Reibestein, watched the Euro Cup at Uncle Gump's place where there is electricity, he saw a great game at Wembley Stadium in London. This is important because he is 13,... Full story
Is it time for college to start yet?! Actually, I'm not ready for Brandon to leave or for the colder temps. But...one day last week, I was driving into the garage after work. I here a strange noise. I quickly stop, look and listen. This is partly because of my mirror incident still being fresh in my memory and I instantly think I ran over something. I keep hearing the noise and it sounds similar to a wounded cat. Did I run over it...doubtful. I didn't feel a bump and we don't have cats. (Blu...
Our good friend Daniel Webster described parasite as a plant or animal that lives at the expense of others while contributing nothing. How many of our fine upstanding citizens, especially politicians, does that describe perfectly? The Obidens and the Bernie Sanders in this world come to mind right away for some reason. Maybe because they have never had a real job, but are filthy rich anyway. Sleepy Joe said he would raise taxes on only the rich. Since he has been large and in charge the price of gas has went up forty-six percent. Inflation in...
Where does the title of this column find you: what does it mean to you in your relationships with others. Jesus makes a huge statement in one short sentence in Matthew 5: 9 from his "Sermon On the Mount: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God". That's how God wants us to be identified by those around us? Not by our church affiliation and all that comes out of that, but how we come alongside of others in the midst of a troubled world where fear and anxiety are...
The 18th Annual Yellow Rose 5K/10K Race is back with both virtual and in-person races! Last year’s virtual race was such a successful way to bring people together that we have decided to make it a tradition. This year’s virtual race will start on Friday, August 6 through Friday, August 13 - leading right up to the in-person race on Saturday, August 14. We have a new look! We are excited to showcase new graphics and a revamped website, created by LAB MPLS. The updated look features a website where you can learn more about the events, easily reg... Full story
The 18th Annual Yellow Rose 5K/10K Race is back with both virtual and in-person races! Last year's virtual race was such a successful way to bring people together that we have decided to make it a tradition. This year's virtual race will start on Friday, August 6 through Friday, August 13 - leading right up to the in-person race on Saturday, August 14. We have a new look! We are excited to showcase new graphics and a revamped website, created by LAB MPLS. The updated look features a website...
Roseau- Harold John Nurminen, age 86, of Roseau, formerly of Aitkin, passed away July 7, 2021. He grew up on a farm outside of Aitkin, graduated from Aitkin High School, was in the National Guard for 12 years, and attended Northwest Institute in Minneapolis to become a draftsman. He worked at Polaris Industries in Roseau for 20 years (retiring in 1996) and delivered mail part-time for Bryan Olson for 15 years. For several years, Harold owned and flew his own Champ & Terra Craft, a two-passenger...
5 years ago – July 16, 2016 Local students recently receiving degrees from NDSU were Kassandra Kompelien of Badger, Cody Langass of Greenbush, Steven Miller, Ingrid Mlodzik, Zachary Robinson and Emily Severson of Roseau, Logan Hulst of Salol, Andrew Norberg of Wannaska, Miranda Edwards, Mikaila Moyer and Nicole Scott of Warroad. Roseau students receiving degrees from UND were Derian Byfuglien, Travis Connell, Kathleen Hoff, Matthew Huss, Michael Johnson, Mary Loken, Kirsten Medicraft Julian N... Full story
Submitted by Larry Hosaluk The Roseau High School Clay Target team entered Mason, Michigan as defending Champions, having won the last USA High School Clay Target League National Championship held in 2019. Returning team members Tyler Dirks, Nolan Hanson and Beau Keagle were joined by Henry Finney, Ethan Tesarek, Evan Peppel and Jazmine Dirks aiming to solidify Roseau's position as one of the top teams in the nation. The tournament began Friday July 9, with 158 teams of five shooters competing...
Submitted by Tracey Wensloff As we discussed the end of the season, it truly was a year of growth for the young Rams. In the early part of the season there was a great deal of experimentation with lineups and batting orders, pitchers and catchers in hopes of putting together a team that could compete in the playoffs. With the young lineup being 6-11 at one time, the goal was to be playing our best ball at playoff time. It was fun to see the vision come to fruition. The Rams finished the season...
by Grace Everett Roseau County considers the annual fair a highlight of the summer each year. The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions have begun to resume lives back to, what some would consider, normal. To the rounded population of 15,000 people, this means Fair Week. This year, the Roseau County Fair will take place July 18th-23rd. The privilege of speaking with Richard Magnusson, the secretary and manager of the fair since 2014, led me towards a couple inside details. The Midway of the fair this year is Crescent City Amusements, founded in... Full story