Articles from the October 7, 2023 edition
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Congratulations to the 2023 Homecoming Royalty!
King and Queen: Seth Erickson and Kara Ulvin, Mini King and Queen: Theo Fugleberg and Bailey Biermaier, 1st Attendants: Cody Otto and Ally Vatnsdal, 2nd Attendants: Titus Kvien and Lelia Johnson and... Full story
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He's got the boat but doesn't need the bait
by Jeff Olsen Some days on the beat can be rather mundane. Other days can be a change of pace from the usual. On Wednesday, September 20, Roseau County Deputy Sheriff Mitch Norberg wasn't patrolling...
St. Jude on a prayer and a pony up at Bemis
by Jeff Olsen Here she was, a couple of Saturdays ago, this woman who does not quit. The occasion was the 24th St. Jude's Trail Ride at the Bemis Hill Campground out in the Beltrami Island State...
Congratulations USFS Gold Medalist Odessa Wolff
by Jessica Jones We have an aspiring young star in our midst. Let's turn the spotlight on and give a big Congratulations to USFS (United States Figure Skating) GOLD MEDALIST Odessa Wolff!!! Odessa...
Write On: Poems by Zencius
Poems by: Taylor Zencius Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen’s Sophomore English Hide and Seek Here I will hide, Surrounded by four bumpy walls, One purple, three white. With my soft blankets, And my used books (far passed that new book spell.) H...
Julie's Camping Story
I am not going to give any last names to protect the innocent. Bernie and Mona, good friends, just saying. The meaning of a saga goes as follows: “A long story of heroic achievement,” and that is wha... Full story
Something is tragically missing here
I actually feel sorry for Donald J. Trump. There's a piece missing in his heartstrings. There's seldom a benevolence in his actions, words, or thoughts. It's always about money, power, prestige....
Old Faithful
Watching Old Faithful Geyser erupt in Yellowstone National Park is a tradition that we needed to do on our adventures.. Old Faithful is one of nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone and one of six that par...
Climb It Change
Over the last half century or so people have gotten to be on average about two inches taller. The companies that build our ladders have picked up on this, and now put the steps in our ladders about two inches further apart. They are calling this...
F-MART
Just before you round the curve heading east on US Highway 276, or is it state Highway 11, which would be a north/south highway? Already, I digress. Just before that curve, you'll see a sign marking...
Douglas M. Prelvitz, 56
Winnipeg- Doug was born to Ronald Harold Prelvitz and Georgina Marie (Cobiness) Prelvitz on July 31, 1967, in Milwaukee, Wis. Doug grew up and attended school in Warroad. In 1986, Doug was united in...
Alvin Jerome Sonsteng, 88
Fontana, Calif.- Born April 26, 1935 to John J. and Anna Sonsteng in Roseau. Alvin passed away May 6, 2023 at the age of 88. Alvin joined the Navy right out of high school in 1953, he got out of the...
Dennis Edgar Monkman, 86
Salol- Dennis Edgar Monkman of Salol passed away at age 86 on September 25, 2023, at the LifeCare Roseau Manor where he had been a resident for the past few months. Dennis was born on January 18,...
Shannon Lee (Stein) Barnes, 50
Warroad- In the presence of her friends and family, Shannon Lee (Stein) Barnes ended her 18-year battle with cancer on October 1, 2023 at the age of 50 in her home in Warroad. She was born on October...
Lucille Charlton, 82
Fargo- Lucille passed away at home on August 15, 2023, in Fargo, N.D. Lucille was born on January 12, 1940, to Jenny and John Breiland in Roseau. Lucille spent years raising her family, doing crafts, working service jobs, and was an active church...
50 years ago… "The Packrat Store" was hosting a grand opening at their new location
5 years ago – Oct. 6, 2018 Kelsey Mattson was the new dental hygienist at Vatnsdal Family Dentistry. Kelsey is the wife of Eric Mattson who is the son of Dean and Judy Mattson, owners of Mattson P... Full story
Hockey Legend Henry Boucha Gone Too Soon
by Laurel Latham Henry Boucha has been described in many ways: a dynamic force with a lethal shot, most electrifying player in tournament history, a Minnesota hockey treasure and a tall, powerfully...
Roseau Rams 5th Grade Football
Submitted by Erik Holmstrom The Roseau Rams 5th grade football team finished up a successful 2023 campaign on September 30 in Clearwater. This year's team had 21 players and participated in 4 Great...
Aim High
On the last evening Jesus spent with his disciples they shared a meal together. A meal out of which has come our celebration of the Lord's Supper. After the meal, according to John, Jesus took a basin...
