Articles from the August 11, 2023 edition
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Kermit Jensen is the new Roseau County Commissioner
by Jeff Olsen After cruising to a primary victory this past May over six other challengers, Mr. Jensen enjoyed another comfortable victory on Tuesday evening as he defeated Tim Palmquist, 329 votes...
She's more than a flower child with a sprinkler
by Jeff Olsen There she was, standing alongside a Polaris Ranger doing the job of making the City of Roseau more colorful. She could be considered a flower girl. But not a flower child from back in...
She comes at life with a smile and a purpose
by Jeff Olsen Even her first name is unique. Shaylin Kartes, a Roseau lass, was spotted with a big smile as thunder and lightning roared all around her as she stood calmly outside the Altru Hospital...
Write On: A Pet's a Mess
Essay by: Huston-Joyner Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen's Sophomore English Pets, the companion not meant to last your whole life But for you to last all of theirs Your companion that you spend... Full story
It was suggested...
I love hotdogs garnished with sweet relish and mustard, and Marlin and Londa have a fire pit. The best part of this kind of meal is roasting it on a fire. The skin splits and sizzles as it roasts to p...
Roseau County Sheriff Press Release
The Roseau County Sheriff releases information regarding a missing adult South East of the city of Warroad in the Beltrami Island State Forest. On August 2nd at approximately 4:05 p.m., the Roseau County dispatch received a report of a vehicle... Full story
White Earth, Mahnomen County raid store for unlicensed marijuana sales
by Max Nesterak Minnesota Reformer Law enforcement raided a tobacco store on the White Earth reservation on Wednesday evening for suspicion of selling marijuana without a license, in violation of...
What to expect in the first year of cannabis legalization
by Christopher Ingraham Minnesota Reformer Marijuana has been legal in Minnesota for one week, and so far the sky hasn't fallen. As people all over the state celebrate the ability to use their...
In America, he's more popular than Jesus
The other day, I was in Citizens State Bank and here came a character by the name of Smo, who frequently berates me for not being in the Trump Circuit of Loyalists. He's a big guy and I'm basically a...
Charra's in Grand Forks is Delicious!
My number one reason for owning the RTR is I can always be behind of the camera taking the photos. Unfortunately Mom always likes to have updated pics with her girls. We had a photo session recently a...
I Never Cared
Here we go, it is the start of another day living the dream. We have got to the point where you have to ask yourself, would you hire a person who hates animals to care for your dog? Then why elect people that hate our country? I don’t know who...
Thank You Roseau
As the Minnesota American Legion division 2 baseball director, I want to thank the community of Roseau, the Roseau baseball association, and the Roseau American Legion for hosting the 2023 Minnesota American Legion division 2 state baseball...
Hathaway
I was heading home, eastbound, on the long stretch of I-94 through Montana. I saw a sign for a rest area two miles ahead. "I'll stop there," I said. After a long day of driving, and well into the...
We Live In A Tent!
I saw a young lady on television one time who operates a traveling Elvis Presley museum in a mobile home. For the price of admission you can view all manner of Elvis "Stuff" including a clip off of... Full story
DeAnna Margaret Hovda, 71
Roseau- DeAnna Margaret Hovda passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 30, 2023. She was born along with her twin brother Dennis on May 22, 1952 to Paul and Margaret (Zahl) Sabourin in...
Harold Max Reim, 95
Little Falls- Harold Max Reim, former resident of Roseau County, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. He was 95. Harold was born December 13, 1927 to Herman and Gertrude (Hennig) Reim, who farmed near...
Lois Marlene Dvergsten, 91
Greenbush- Lois Marlene (Anderson) Dvergsten was born September 28, 1931, to Martin and Laura (Langaas) Anderson in Greenbush. Lois was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Bethlehem...
Margaret Elizabeth Hedlund, 75
Roseau- Margaret Elizabeth Hedlund (Peggy) passed away on August 2, 2023 at LifeCare Manor in Roseau at the age of 75. Peggy was born on July 9, 1948 in Roseau to Barney and Louise Ross. She was...
75 years ago… The Swenson and Lee families travel to Sweden
5 years ago – Aug. 11, 2018 Robyn Wiskow reached the personal milestone of 40 years of employment at Citizens State Bank in Roseau. A climbing wall was recently installed in the Roseau School... Full story
Reserve a Game at North Woods Paintball and Airsoft
by Laurel Latham Chad Thompson's first experience playing paintball was as a teenager in 2002. His buddy, Trevor Bernard, had set up a course between his dad's collection of old cars. "Trevor had...
American Legion State Tournament
Submitted by Tanner Landman The American Legion Division II State Baseball Tournament was held in Roseau July 28th-30th. Beautiful Gilbertson Field was on full display as teams traveled from all acros...
