Articles from the July 23, 2016 edition
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LTC Val Bernat III Assumes New Army Command
In a recent change of command ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, which is the home of the 25th Infantry Division, there were several ties to Roseau and Roseau County. Sitting up front as a guest...
'Twice the Charm" Makes Downtown Hip Again
Sinnamon Krings knows how long it's been since any business was conducted in the old J.C. Penney building in downtown Roseau. "They closed it during the flood 14 years ago," she said, recalling that...
Looking Back
12 years ago… Twins, a boy and a girl, came to Mr. and Mrs. William Jesme of Roseau on July 22 5 years ago – July 23, 2011 Whitney Cole won first place in the Roseau County Fair Musical Talent Con...
August 1 Deadline to Enroll in Annual Farm Program (ARC/PLC)
The Roseau County FSA Office wants to remind area producers that the enrollment period for the 2016 Agriculture Risk Coverage and the Price Loss Coverage (ARC/PLC) programs ends on August 1, 2016. The FSA County Office is conducting the ARCPLC...
Record Year for Walk/Run for ALS on July 16
It is such a bittersweet story that the "Make a Difference for ALS" (Lou Gehrig's Disease) was such a great success this year. Yes, we had the most participants ever with 223 and raised the most funds... Full story
Sail on, you ship of fools
I wonder what Donald Trump is really thinking this week, and if he really wants all this responsibility? He is being adored by the faithful who have so many high expectations that he will make...
Fortunately
Fortunately for us... geography and climate have historically created a fairly secure and serene environment here in Roseau County. A guy has to argue we live in a small sparsely populated region of...
My Journey
OK, so first things first. Last week I said I would speak about being broke by the church, however I really feel the need to change gears for awhile. So I hope this doesn't disappoint any of you. Let me begin by saying that I had a very pleasant conv...
Thank you, Roseau Lions, for a great track meet
To the Editor, I would like to thank all of the many Lion’s Club members who helped to make the 34th annual Roseau Lion’s/A.J. Kramer Track and Field Meet the success that it was. Your efforts helped to make the meet go smoothly for the hundreds of...
Carlyle Hanson, 77
Roseau - Carlyle Bertrand Hanson passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau. Carl was born in Middle River on February 22, 1939, to Bennie and Clara (Scramstad) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed at the First...
Anita Eiken, 99
Roseau - Anetia passed away July 13, 2016 at Life Care Rosau Manor. Anetia Mathilda Eiken was born in Roseau on October 15, 1916 to Arthur and Bertha (Smith) Bruss. She went to school in Roseau through 11th grade, and left her senior year to attend...
James Gust, 78
Roseau - James passed away on July 16, 2016 at the Roseau LifeCare Manor James Anton Gust was born on June 20, 1938 to John and Georgianna (Svoboda) Gust at the Gust family farm in Benwood, Poplar Grove Township, southeast of Badger. He was baptized...
Ercyl Grindahl, 90
Roseau - Ercyl M. Grindahl (Mellstrom) lost her courageous battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on July 12, 2016. Though she lost the battle she never gave up the fight. Ercyl was born shortly after her twin sister Evonne on August 4, 1925 to Engnar an...
Cal Ripken Kids advanced to Regions
What a great weekend for Roseau's 12-year-olds, who showed plenty of spunk by placing 3rd at State in Waite Park to advance to this weekend's Cal Ripken Region Baseball Tournament in Fargo on July... Full story
Roseau Youth Hockey Golf Tourney is sweet!
This annual event at Oakcrest Golf Course brings in both the heavy hitters and the good eaters. There were very few jockeys out on Oakcrest on Saturday. But they all donated to helping the Roseau...
14/15 Babe Ruth Baseball Take 2nd in District, Host State Tournament
The 14/15 year old Babe Ruth team headed to EGF last week for the District play-off. Roseau is hosting the State Tournament and received an automatic bid to the State tournament, but the boys wanted...
Legion Lads are Sub-District 9 champs
On Sunday afternoon in Argyle, Roseau's American Legion team capped off a perfect weekend by winning its 3rd straight game as they defeated BGMR, 4-0. "We played phenomenal defense," said coach Josh...
Roseau County FSA Updates
Notes from Kelly’s Desk Excess rains have proved challenging for agriculture the past two months. Areas within the Roseau, Lake of the Woods, and Koochiching counties have definitely suffered crop losses. Many livestock producers have reported the d...
