Articles from the July 26, 2020 edition
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Big Questions Loom For this School Year
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...
Kyle Storley has a memorable outing at Oakcrest
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...
Roseau Youngster shines at 'Back the Blue' in Roseau County
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...
Write On: Fair Week
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 Ma...
ONE STEP AT A TIME
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? Kat... Full story
GET OUT OF BED BEFORE GOD HAS TO PULL THE COVERS OFF!
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...
It's a wonderful life and I want it back
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...
Little Miss Jaxie and Dad Update
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... Full story
Erickson, Hougard and Johnson get wins at Greenbush Race Park
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...
Looking Back! 25 years ago… Sharon and Don Christianson won Clean Farm Award for 1995.
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 Hoff...
Extension Recognizes Leaders
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,...
David Ivan Frislie, 88
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...
Lorraine Francis Hill, 97
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,...
Carol Anne (Norquist) Sjaaheim, 83
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....
Service Notice: Mark Carlson
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...
Shawn Levi Hamann 16 months
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...
Words Will Forever Stain
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...
GAZEBO CONCERT: Shake, Rattle and Roll
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... Full story
With the Very Impressive Francis Grahn at age 97
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...
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