Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper
Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper
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by Jeff Olsen Talk about contrasts. A week ago Thursday, various officials gathered at noon for the ground-breaking ceremony for the $40 million Roseau Community Schools construction project. There was a good turnout, according to Roseau School Superintendent Tom Jerome. "I was very happy and I really feel proud of our community," he said afterwards. Mr. Jerome spoke first, noting that it had been a community grass roots movement. "It was an opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation to...
by Jeff Olsen Go ahead and dream what every golfer wishes will happen - the elusive hole in one. On June 16, Kyle Storley, a recent Roseau import by way of Aberdeen, South Dakota, and the Twin Cities, enjoyed a superb round of golf. "I was golfing with my girlfriend, Emily Carlson," he said, recalling his first ever ace on the 12th hole at Oakcrest Golf Course. "I was using a 3 wood. Actually, it is a hand-me-down and my grandpa's lucky club. He gave it to me about 15 to 20 years ago." That's...
by Jeff Olsen It was enough to make a reticent police chief, one who is very tight-lipped whenever a crime is committed in Roseau because it's under investigation, to open up like he had just won the Irish Sweepstakes. The credit for that goes to Caydun Dybedahl, a 10-year-old with a novel idea to do something special for local law enforcement. "He's an inspiration to us. It was quite refreshing to have something like that in these times of what you're seeing in the news and everything," said...
by Kiersten Flaig, College English 12, Mrs. Didrikson I open the heavy wooden door and my nose is overwhelmed by the sterile smell of a hospital and freshly brewed coffee. As I walk into the Roseau Manor I am greeted by a familiar wrinkly face smiling at me. Before I can pass her to clock in, she is already asking me about my weekend. As I tell her what I did with my friends that past weekend I see her eyes light up and she flashes me her dentures. I was late to clock in after that but it is oka...
Years ago when we lived in Chicago, we met a lady named Kathy Denman. Both she and Joe attended North Park Seminary. She and her son became a very important part in our lives. How did this happen? Kathy did a lot of sharing, telling stories about her life. One of her stories has impacted me and will continue to impact me for the rest of my life. Kathy gave me permission to share her experience. For the winter term of her last year of seminary, she decided to go to Israel and do some studies at t... Full story
One of the ongoing challenges of life is getting out of our "Comfort Zones." I face this regularly. I've usually got plenty to do around our yard; not the least of which is grass mowing (I would have used the word, "lawn," but our yard is mostly plain old grass with an abundance of weeds!). The hardest part of the whole deal is getting my "butt" out of my chair. Can any of you relate? Comfort Zones. My memory, which is still partly intact, takes me back to my high school days and the senior...
Beautiful. Meet Tugger, now my favorite pooch of all time. Earlier this week, my pal Gary Przekwas called to declare that Tugger is a damn Democrat. How can you tell? "I put up a Trump sign and he walked over to it and pissed right on it!" he said. Maybe he was pulling my leg, but I needed a laugh. Terrific, I said. That would have made a great photo op. Sometimes, your dog knows best. The next time I get over to his place, I'm bringing a dozen hotdogs for Tugger, a mutt that can snoop out a...
We went to see Kyle's parents and his daughter Jaxie was there too. I didn't see anyone at first since I had a nail appointment. After my appointment, I headed over to his parents and Little Miss Jaxie came running out to the truck when I arrived and had big hugs for me. We went inside since it was starting to rain a bit. The first thing, like always, she had to check out my nails and she informed me she would like to get hers done again with me. We continued catching up and she asked about... Full story
by Keith Cumming A questionable afternoon of sunshine and a few sprinkles turned into a great night of racing as 65 cars signed in at the pit gate to try and bring home the checkered flag at the Greenbush Race Park. The Midwest Modifieds would send 11 cars to take the green for their feature and Taylor Jacobson of Roseau, would take the early lead. Jacobson was chased the entire race by Aaron Blacklance of Thief River Falls, and Hunter Hougard of Warren. Jacobson managed to keep Blacklance and Hougard behind him as they worked through lapped...
5 years ago – July 25, 2015 The ALS Walk/Run held in Roseau raised over $14,000 for the ALS Association. Gary and Phyllis Lund were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on July 26. Maribeth Hoffer, daughter of Mary and Steven Hoffer of Roseau, graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul with a BS in Nursing. Roseau High School graduate Jake Chrzanowski earned the Professional Engineer licensure. He is the son of Mitch and Sandy Chrzanowski of Roseau. Team Lundbohm took first place in the...
Tyson and Cassie Lovejoy, Warroad, received special recognition on June 30th, during an online recognition event for the Emerging Leadership Program. They, along with individuals from 15 other counties in northwestern and west central Minnesota, were honored for completing the leadership program and for their commitment to leadership in their community. The event, broadcast as a Facebook LIVE event, was held after the class met monthly for Friday evening educational sessions for four months to complete their program. Extension Educator Jody...
Badger- David Ivan Frislie passed away at his home on July 15, 2020 at the age of 88. David Frislie was born September 18, 1931 in rural Greenbush to John and Elene (Nelson) Frislie. He attended school at the Island Home School in Rural Greenbush through the 8th grade, and then graduated from the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston. In January 1953 he enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in January 1955. Throughout the years David farmed,...
Warroad- Lorraine Francis Hill, of Warroad, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the Warroad Senior Living Center, at the age of 97. She was born July 10, 1923, to Dominik and Lillian Subart, who had emigrated from Czechoslovakia to Robinson, North Dakota. She had two brothers and four sisters. She attended Ellendale N.D. Business School, and began her career as a stenographer in Fargo and Bismarck, and for the IRS in Washington, DC. She met Roy Hill in Fargo. He was with the Minnesota...
Valparaiso, Ind.- Carol Anne (Norquist) Sjaaheim, age 83, of Valparaiso, Ind. passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was born on March 1, 1937 in Roseau, to Emil and Anne (Nystrom) Norquist. Carol is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Sjaaheim; sons, Scott (Talla) Sjaaheim, David (Karin) Sjaaheim; grandchildren, Eric Sjaaheim, Scott Sjaaheim, Neal (Heather McCaulley) Sjaaheim and Vanessa Sjaaheim; great granddaughter, Allison Sjaaheim; brother, Gordie (Bernice) Lancaster and many good friends, nieces, nephews and great nieces and...
Mark Carlson Mark Carlson of Newfolden, Minn. passed away unexpectedly on April 2nd, 2020 in his home. A service of Remembrance for Mark Carlson will be held on August 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Classroom on the North side of Marshall County Central School in Newfolden following all of the Minnesota and CDC Covid guidelines. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery at Newfolden later that evening. Chairs will be provided, if you are more comfortable bringing a lawn chair please do. Masks will also be available....
Badger- Shawn Levi Hamann passed away July 16, 2020 at the LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau at the age of 16 months. Shawn was a curious little Peanut, who loved being outside and playing with Dino the dog. His two aunts loved calling him Archie and an uncle that called him Shawn Michael after the WWE Wrestler because he was a little daredevil. He loved playing in the water and the dirt. He was Bapa's little dirt-eater. He was a little troublemaker, always pushing buttons and annoying the...
I spent my earliest years in Roseau County. My brother Ross was named after the village from which our father served as pastor for three country churches. All my life, I've carried vivid memories from the area. And I've been a loyal son--returning for visits, performing there with my brother, cheering the careers of its hockey players, and sustaining friendships with folks who grew up there. No doubt, I've idealized the place. But the basic decency of the people--their kindness and generosity, their willingness to work together and help each...
Appearing at the Riverview Park Gazebo in Roseau on Thursday, July 30th will be the group, Shake, Rattle and Roll from the Grand Forks area. They are comprised of three musicians/performers with a vast background of musical experience. The group consists of Lee Barnum, lead guitarist and vocalist. He has performed in Las Vegas casinos and Nevada showrooms and in Nashville He is a professional guitar instructor and has been with the group for 8 years. Dave Jeffrey is drummer and percussionist and has performed in Las Vegas and the Arizona and... Full story
by Jeff Olsen Sure, he's a certified old codger. But what a life he's lived! Plus, he can still kick up his heels. Huck Finn never had a childhood like Francis, who was a commercial fisherman in Florida in his mid-teens. What else has he done? Outside of never attending high school, which rules out Harvard, the former Roseau area farmer has a doctorate in life experiences. "Dad took over the family farm when he was 13 because Grampa Frans had severe rheumatism," said his daughter Shelley...
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