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by Laurel Latham Alexie Horner, 23, got her first and only horse, Nova, at the age of 14. “It took three years of constantly begging my parents for a horse before I got Nova,” explains Alexie. “She’s a sorrel quarter horse and the horse I used for 4-H. I rode Nova when I was on the drill team. I still have Nova. “When I went to a 4-H summer camp back then, one of the classes was learning drill team riding to music. I loved it! When I came home, I presented the idea of a Roseau County horse dri...
by Jeff Olsen Earlier this month, Roseau County Veterans Service Officer Marty Howes introduced Gabriel Gust as an additional source for veterans to confer with. "He's going to start coming here to assist area veterans," he said, adding that Mr. Gust is a combat veteran who served in Iraq about 20 years ago. Mr. Gust grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota. "I spent most of my time west of there on a farm," he said, noting that after he left the military, he has resided in Fargo for the last 20 years....
by Jeff Olsen She had just stepped out of the C-Store in Roseau and walked quickly. "I'm Katie Olson," said the young lady who stood out in a crowd after she climbed into her state vehicle. She was waved to and then asked the stranger if he knew her. "No, just a chance for a brief interview by a curious reporter," she was told. Katie was game to talk about her summer employment. "I'm from Brooks, Minnesota, and went to Red Lake County Central in Oklee," she said, adding that she graduated in...
'by Ryan Honl Golf is a challenge. Ask anyone who's grabbed the clubs for at least one round and they'll tell you it's more than just hitting a ball into a hole. It takes a lot of self-discipline to get through the mental and physical challenges. Just when you think you've got it down, there goes the ball into the rough or worse, the water. A scuba diver could probably make a living out of recovering golf balls from the Roseau River winding along the Oakcrest Golf Course. Golf is great for...
Essay by: Jasmine Barlow Students in Grace Novacek’s class had the opportunity to work with hip hop artist and spoken word poet See More Perspective in early April. The residency was arranged with COMPAS and sponsored by the Roseau Parent Teacher Organization. • It'd be a spacious, big mansion with room and board for everyone but the host. • It would be placed along the coast because that's what my heart desires most. And like you, my friend, you are welcome in my home. • You can stay as long... Full story
by Gerald Sinclair As we move through life, we want to share things with others, but there are some things we should keep to ourselves. While there will be a few people we can share the important things with, we have to be careful. 1. Confidential Information about someone else or personal information can harm someone's reputation and privacy, it's generally best to keep it to yourself. 2. Personal Problems of Others: Sharing personal issues or problems that belong to someone else without their... Full story
It is probably safe to say that most of us, maybe all of us, take at least one glance in the mirror before leaving home in the morning. Now I've been looking in the mirror for years, trying to get things right. Then this Christmas I received a present (a hat) that says it all (How can it be wrong when it feels so right?) What we wear determines what kind of statement we want to make and to whom do we want to make it? What about us Christians? What should the well-dressed Christian be wearing?...
Reed River Coffee Company celebrated the grand opening of its new drive-through window this past Wednesday. The beloved coffee shop, which has been a staple in the community since May 2018, proudly brews Caribou Coffee and offers a wide selection of espressos as well as iced, hot, or blended mochas. Known for its friendly baristas and an array of delectable treats, customers can enjoy fresh baked caramel rolls, cinnamon rolls, Nordic Waffle Breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of grab-and-go...
by Ryan Honl According to a probable cause affidavit, Xavier Sibrian, 28, of Badger, was criminally charged with unlawful possession of machine guns and suppressors. During a routine ATF inspection of a Roseau licensed firearm dealer, it was discovered that Sibrian purchased 24 firearms at six different licensed dealers in Minnesota to include the purchases in Roseau. Twelve of of the firearms were seized in California crimes. The average time from purchasing to seizure in those crimes was 123 d...
by Ashley Murray Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON - Pennsylvania's top police officer faced questions Tuesday from lawmakers who wanted details on how the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement communicated when a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, killed one rallygoer and injured two others in Butler, Pennsylvania. Lawmakers were aghast to learn state police relayed information to the U.S. Secret Service of a suspicious man with a range finder roughly...
Autumn and I have been on vacation in the Pacific Northwest. Exactly one mosquito harassed me one night and we returned home the middle of this week to hordes of them out in the forest. Always, something bad happens. We flew to Seattle on Delta Airlines, which is now a mirage. Delta has cancelled hundreds of flights since last weekend. The Pony Express was more reliable. On Tuesday, July 16, we landed at Sea-Tac Airport in Seattle and were picked up by our daughter, April Reibestein, and her dau...
When I was a kid I remember going out to what we called "the swamp" which was hunting property my grandpa used to own south of Wannaska. I always looked forward to it. It was an adventure full of stuff you'd never get away with in town. I learned to shoot guns out there as a kid which was every boy's dream, at least back then. We also did something that was better than the 4th of July and you could do it any time of the year. My grandpa had a 50 gallon metal drum that he started a fire in out...
It is a good time of year for gardeners. The “new” potatoes are delicious! Still a mystery why no one tries to sell “used” potatoes. Freshly picked tomatoes are as good as it gets. The beets look to be big enough to have a meal or two. The peas are never better than when eaten in the garden. Except when creamed and served over new potatoes. The green beans are blooming but a week or so away. The number one question from here is where is the roundup ready garden seed? My garden is just one more example of what I used to do all day now takes a...
Many of you may have heard the story about the Thief River Falls School District, and how its students raised money to keep a third-grade classroom from local budget reductions. The story highlights a failed levy as to why the district needed to make the reduction. And all of this happened as the majority party touted its “historic funding increase” for schools statewide. As is usually the case, there’s more to this story. The reality is, that “historic” funding came with plenty of strings attached. With more than 65 Democrat mandates...
President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America and Vice Presidential Nominee, Senator JD Vance will deliver remarks at a Rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. CDT. The average North Star State family has already lost nearly $30,000 paying for the increased cost of living under the disastrous policies of the Democrats. In fact, prices have jumped 20% since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office. Thanks to the left's war on American energy, average gas prices topped record highs of... Full story
Minneapolis- Bjorkstrand, Violet "Vi" Frances, age 83, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and holding her husband, Wally's hand. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice; father, Ed; sister, Bonnie; brothers, Robert and Jimmy; and daughter-in-law, Beth. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wally; sons, Perry, Tim, Dan (Jeanne), Matt (Kathy), Wally (Rolando), and Jon (Joann); 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ed, Fran (Tom), and Sue (Chi...
Roseau- Rosella Violet Knochenmus passed away on July 19, 2024 at New Perspectives in Cloquet. Rosella Violet (Dahlquist) was born August 15, 1930 to Janette and Albert Dahlquist of Wannaska. Rosella attended Torfin East, Casperson School and Roseau High School, graduating in 1950. She also worked part-time at the Budd Hospital in Roseau as a Nursing Assistant during her last two years of high school. When Rosella was 15 years old, she made her choice to serve God. Her faith in God was a great...
Roseau- Roger Holland was born September 6, 1943, and passed away at his home Saturday July 13th at the age of 80 years old. Born to parents Rudy and Thea Holland. Roger attended Roseau High school with his sisters Donna, Peggy, and Doris Mae. Upon graduation Roger enlisted in the United States Air Force, served in the Vietnam War, and spent over 20 years in the military. Roger married his first wife Lynda (Woodward) shortly after joining the service and had two children, Randy and Nichole...
Warroad- Our beloved Tyke went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 20, 2024. David Gary "Tyke" Brewster was born in Warroad on February 8th, 1949 to Roy David and Mary Ann (Fortier) Brewster. He grew up and attended school in Warroad, graduating high school in 1967. After graduation, he enrolled in vocational technical school in Thief River Falls. He received his FAA certification in Aircraft Mechanics in June 1969. In December 1969, he was drafted into the military to serve in the Vietnam...
Bemidji- Ruby Joyce (Johnson) Madson, 94, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at Goldpine Home in Bemidji. Ruby was born on November 30, 1929, to Oscar and Julia (Fugleberg) Johnson, the eldest of seven children and was raised on a farm in Fox, Minnesota. She was a joyous, happy child that loved helping others. She milked cows, tended animals and helped her mom take care of her siblings. While in school, she was nicknamed "Rhubarb". She met the love of her life, Clayton Madson, at the age...
I was in Bloomfield, Iowa, when I first saw one; I thought it was the dumbest thing I'd ever seen. I turned my car around to make sure I saw what I thought I had seen. A pet wash? Yep, right there on Highway 63, just a short distance from the downtown square. Since then, I've seen many others, and I'd shake my head each time. "Why? Why not just bathe your dog at home. Good grief." I suppose for the same reason, most people don't wash their cars at home anymore. The car wash is more convenient. S...
