Articles from the August 26, 2023 edition
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The Roseau Wellness Center is in the Running
A week ago Thursday evening, August 17, Roseau Mayor Dan Fabian was duly impressed. Initially, he remarked that he couldn't recall any committee from the Minnesota State Legislature coming this far...
The 'WE ARE WATER' Interactive Exhibit is refreshing
Unless you're drowning or afflicted with aquaphobia, you love water. That should be Minnesota's motto along with "The Land of 10,000 Lakes." Roseau County is one of the rare Minnesota counties. Our...
Noted Author Will Delight Roseau Elementary Students
by Jeff Olsen Booking Eric Litwin, the creator of "Pete the Cat" for two performances at the Roseau School Theater next week, is as good as having a Halloween party with helium balloons to let loose...
A good bottle of wine can be a lifesaver
Here are a few important facts to consider. Never argue with a woman who cooks your supper. She might spit on your pork chop. Never tell your kids that they're stupid. They surely inherited the...
We made it to Gardiner, Montana
We started our adventure with Sarah and Brian. Our first stop was at Kyle's cousins on our route to Gardiner, Mont. Shawn and Pam were surprised to see us since Kyle didn't give them a heads up we wer...
85 Year Old Checks Skydiving Off Her Bucket List
by Laurel Latham Darlene Smith has dreamed of skydiving for most of her life. She had planned to skydive when she was 75, but her plans fell through. This year she decided it was now or never. "I did...
Welcome Back Students and Parents to the Roseau School District
Welcome Back! The first day of school for Roseau students is Tuesday, September 5th. After three glorious months of summer filled activities, time with friends, vacations or simply relaxing it is time to return to school. The start of every school...
Area High School Teams Are Primed For 2023 Fall Season
Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer High school student athletes prepare to get back on the competitive fields, tracks, and hardwoods, as summer slips into fall and a new season emerges. Coaches, athletes, and administrators are optimistic, and...
Lois (Odegaard) Markstrom, 96
Thief River Falls- Lois (Odegaard) Markstrom passed away August 15th, 2023, at the age of 96. Lois was born to Andrew and Anna Odegaard in Grand Forks, N.D. on October 19, 1926. When she was two years...
Robert Morris "Bob" Benson, 91
Pine Island- Robert Morris "Bob" Benson was born November 25, 1931, in Wannaska to Elmer and Mabel (Torfin) Benson. He spent his childhood on the family farm, attending grades 1-8 at the 44 West...
Ronald John Wesolowski, 77
Warroad- Ronald John Wesolowski passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 at the age of 77 years. He was born in Grafton, N.D. to Florian and Lusiana (Desautel) Wesolowski on November 20, 1945. Ron...
