Articles from the September 4, 2021 edition

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 By Jeff Olsen    News    September 4, 2021

Two Roseau girls enjoy an elite hockey adventure

by Jeff Olsen Ninth graders Lily Erickson and Payton Remick couldn't have put a better finishing touch on their summer when both were selected to compete in the Chicago area with two Team Minnesota...

 
 By Jeff Olsen    News    September 4, 2021

Tony Hart is on the big rebound to better days

by Jeff Olsen Once, Tony Hart, a Lake of the Woods High School graduate, could glide across the basketball court, slam into opposing football players, and do very nice things in track and field. "I...

 

Write on: Three Poems by Jordyn Werk

By Jorden Werk, 7th grade English Teacher: Mrs. Didrikson "Where I'm From" I am from picture frames and flannel blankets  From Polaris and Lund  From swimming in the big Lake of the Woods  I am...

 

It happened this way!

I loved to read as a child. After listening to the story of "The Black Stallion", I would dream about owning a horse. Then as I got older I was infatuated with Nancy Drew Mysteries. Today I own the... Full story

 

WST Hosts World Premiere of Locally Written "Gone Fishin"

Warroad Summer Theater is set to premiere “Gone Fishin” for their fall dinner theater. A new play written and directed by Roseau native Ben Johnston, “Gone Fishin” takes it’s inspiration from growing up near Lake of the Woods, and the... Full story

 
 By Jeff Olsen    Sports    September 4, 2021

Jim Foss Wins His 7th Oakcrest Men's Golf Title

by Jeff Olsen On Sunday morning at Roseau's Oakcrest Golf Course, Jim Foss defeated three-time former champ Will Czeh, and there was no stopping Mr. Foss as he played another 18 holes to defeat Brady...

 

It's perfectly okay to hug a sooty firefighter

On Monday afternoon, I received a text from Joanna Ullman, the wife of a Roseau volunteer fireman, who had a great suggestion. So, I called her. Every wife or girlfriend of a local fireman knows the r...

 

Fox Lake Campground of Bemidji

Brandon survived his first week back at college. He is attending NDSU in Fargo this year. He did make it home for the weekend to spend time with Blu while we were camping. At least Blu got to see...

 

Lewis Edward Besserud, 92

Roseau- Lewis Edward Besserud passed away on August 25, 2021 at the LifeCare Roseau Manor at the age of 92, with Arlene at his side. Lewis was born on November 4, 1928 on the home farm in Roseau to...

 

Eugene Alan Beito, 64

Strathcona- Eugene Alan Beito was born on April 29, 1957, in Roseau to Lennie and Violet (Keller) Beito.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in...

 

Bruce Eugene Draper, 71

Williams- Bruce Eugene Draper, 71, of Williams died on Saturday August 21st, 2021 at Essentia Health in Fargo, N.D. Born November 25th, 1949 to Frank and Nora (Solien) Draper in Roosevelt MN he was...

 

Lee Allan Anderson, 69

Roseau- Lee Allan Anderson, 69, of Roseau, passed away on August 25, 2021. Survived by son, Jacob (Heather) Anderson; siblings Iris (Clarke) Tungseth, Lois (Derall) Aipperspach,  Gayle (Marvin)...

 

Myrna V. Nord, 73

Warroad- Myrna V. Nord passed away at the age of 73, on August 28, 2021 at the LifeCare Medical Center Myrna was born on January 9, 1948 in Thief River Falls to Omer Nesland and Myra (Dahle). She grew...

 

Lawrence "Larry" F. McCabe, 82

St. Joseph- Lawrence Francis McCabe, loving husband, father and grandfather, teacher, gardener, carpenter, baker, nature lover, glass blower, birdwatcher, and stargazer, passed away Wednesday, August...

 

Virgil Wayne Stahlberg, 84

Iron Range- Virgil Wayne Stahlberg, age 84 of Iron died Monday, August 30, 2021 in Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born June 28, 1937 in Strathcona the youngest son of Marvin and Tina (Olson)...

 

Kathleen Ella Otto, 65

Roseau- Kathleen Ella Otto, of Roseau, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2021 at the age of 65 years, 11 months, and 19 days. Kat was born on September 7, 1955 in Ladysmith,...

 

Wade Lane Peterson, 43

Warroad- Wade Lane Peterson, loving son, brother, uncle and friend passed away on August 26th, 2021 at the age of 43. Wade was born in Northwood, N.D. on June 24th, 1978 to Robert Peterson and Nancy...

 

OrDean Howard Jensen, 86

International Falls- On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, OrDean Howard Jensen, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and husband, passed away at Rainy Lake Medical Center at the age of 86. OrDean...

 

Rams Ramp Up Their Season

Submitted by Jeff Swanson In Roseau's second week of the tennis season, the varsity girls had a busy schedule of tennis, starting with some tough Section 8 opponents and finishing with a successful tr... Full story

 

A Three Letter Word That Changed A Man's Life – Forever!

One of the greatest conversions in the history of the Christian Church was the apostle Paul (Known as Saul at the time of his conversion). Whenever I wobble in relationship to the power of God to... Full story

 

Follow up to Aquatennial Senior Queen

Thank you very much for including the article about the Crystal woman who became the Aquatennial Senior Queen in Mpls. There needs to be some clarification. Who is Lois Fredericks? Lois Swenson Fredericks grew up in Roseau. Her father was Harry...

 

Article 2, Section 4

Here we go. Another day in the life.... Our ongoing saga of truth is stranger than fiction keeps marching on. The ongoing theme of liberals seems to hinge on Jim Jones Kool-Aid. Keep drinking your Joe Biden Kool-Aid, it is every bit as poisonous and...

 

40 years ago… Earl's Drive-In celebrates its 25th season.

5 years ago – Sept. 3, 2016 Channing Kimble was Roseau’s newest police officer. Jared Strand and Christine Reese were the winners in the Oakcrest Golf Course Club Championship. The 2016 Men’s...

 
 By Jeff Olsen    News    September 4, 2021

This Impressive Centenarian Is An Oldie but Goodie

by Jeff Olsen Barely a week before her 100th birthday on September 4, Lorraine Hedlund was spotted in her recliner in Room 103 at LifeCare Roseau Manor. The book on her is that she's a sweetheart and...

 

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