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by Jeff Olsen Love has nothing to do with beauty. In the Polaris parking lot adjacent to Highway 89 in Roseau, it was akin to looking at the earliest flying machines, like the Wright brothers' Wright Flyer. Only these were relatively ancient snowmobiles, some that were impressive only because their designs are mostly long forgotten. The earliest ones look like they might belong in the annual Soap Box Derby if they had wheels. But not to the connoisseurs. Larry Hosaluk, 62, worked for Polaris... Full story
by Jeff Olsen Soon to be a centenarian, Eleanor Snow was headed outdoors on a February morning when her phone rang, and she said to call back. It was 22 below zero, and she had a special chore that demanded her immediate attention. "I have to feed my cats," she said, and laughed when asked if she uses a walker. She's as nimble as dancer Ginger Rogers was in those 1930 musicals with Fred Astaire. Have a nickname? "They used to call me teacher," she said later that cold February day mentioning...
by Laurel Latham Derek Zimney was determined to take part in this year's Goggins Challenge with his friend Jamie Omdahl, who along with wife, Jessica, is in the process of opening Riverview Outdoors And Recreation (ROAR) in Roseau. Last year Derek had other commitments, but this year he was ready to take part in the challenge. Jon Hellerup was busy working at South 89 Farm and heard Danielle Byfuglien on the radio encouraging Roseau County residents to take part in the Goggins Challenge. Jon... Full story
Essay by: Janna Preteau Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson Advanced English 11 My reading journey started when I was very young. My parents always read me my favorite books before I went to bed, or whenever my little heart desired. I especially remember my mom reading me "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. The older I grew, the more I caught on to the words, and would start to read it along with my mom. When I gained a little sister, I loved to have her sit on my lap so I could attempt to r...
There are a few people I trust for information and for good advice. Joel Rosenberg, https://www.facebook.com/JoelCRosenberg, who lives in Israel, he tracks events and trends in Israel, the U.S., Russia and throughout the Epicenter (the Middle East & North Africa). We live in a totally different world then it was when I was in my "younger years." Technology and the internet has transformed our access to information. I remember when I was in high school. I always went to the library to get my sour...
As the saying goes, everything is local, which means that people are already concerned about rising gas prices. Once, a can of Copenhagen was two bits (25 cents a can) in 1965. I was working at Asbury Methodist Hospital on 916 East 15th Street in Minneapolis as an orderly. I had about seven patients to assist and some even to feed, or empty their urinals and bedpans. One of the gents, around 80, whispered one morning that he really hankered for a pinch of snus. At lunchtime, I ran a couple of...
I don't usually pay attention to the gas prices. I figure I am going to need it to get back and forth to work and everywhere else. But EVERYONE is talking about the prices and it peaked my interest, since we are soon leaving for our Alabama Gulf Coast trip. We will be driving there so the computers can come, too. I noticed gas was at $3.79 in Roseau and overnight it jumped to $3.99. That's a big increase overnight! In Badger it is at $3.89, a little lower but still going up! The cost of gas...
SENATOR MICHELLE BENSON SENATE DISTRICT 31 Chair, Health & Human Services Finance & Policy Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3109 95 University Avenue West Saint Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-3219 Email: [email protected] March 3rd, 2022 VIA ELECTRONIC DELIVERY Superintendent Tom Jerome Roseau Public School District 509 Third Street NE Roseau, MN 56751-1119 Dear Superintendent Jerome, On February 14th, I incorrectly stated in the Minnesota Senate Education Committee that I had heard from a parent who was unable to get a reading...
There is nothing good to be said about the Devil. If you don’t believe me, check out the Bible. Or, just turn on the television for a reporting of the evil he spreads throughout the world. You will likely see his picture, Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. Some people say they don’t believe in the existence of the Devil. I do, his name is Vladimir Putin. Look at the face of Putin. You will see the Devil. Look at his dark eerie eyes and his pointed ears. When he attempts to smile, you’ll notice his tongue rolls out like a serpe...
Things weren’t going as planned for “Vovka,” President Vladimir Putin. Despite his armed forces having marshaled what he thought were overwhelming forces of tanks, armored personnel carriers, air power and troops invading Ukraine from three sides, the valiant Ukrainian army was putting up an effective, inspired fight. And the Russian troops, tired from weeks of seemingly endless staging in Belarus, Crimea, and western Russia, were becoming depressed. And in a few cases, even refusing to fight. And now the streets of Moscow, St. Peter...
Why is it that the one constant among stupid people is that they think everyone else is stupid too? Now the progressive libtards want us to donate guns to the federal government to be sent to Ukraine. As usual the citizens are bearing the brunt of the suffering. Joe was amazed at the resolve of the Ukrainian people to save their country. One of these days the installed beggar in chief of the free world is going to experience the resolve of the American people. Yes the silent majority is out there and won’t be silent much longer. To go from s... Full story
Warroad- Jeanette Fish was born in Warroad on March 20th, 1953. In Jeanette's words, "I came into this world red, wrinkled, scared and crying (you'd be crying too if you knew there were four brothers waiting at home) and I will leave this world in a blaze of glory" After her courageous battle with cancer, she made her journey to Heaven on March 4th, 2022. The most important thing to Jeanette was her family. She was one of ten children and enjoyed all the love a big family had to offer. She...
Thief River Falls- Robert "Bob" Rugland passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022, at Oakland Park in Thief River Falls. Bob was born on February 6, 1923, in Bemidji, the son of Ella (Sando) and George Rugland. The family moved to Roseau. At a very young age, he started working for farmers all around the area until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1944. He re-enlisted in 1945 and served in the 3rd Army under General George Patton, and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a tank...
Aitkin- Jean (Veer) Thompson, 85, of Aitkin, went to meet Jesus on March 5, 2022. Jean was born on January 8, 1937, to Jacob and Isabel Veer in Alsen, North Dakota. She married Thomas Thompson on June 25, 1953 in Langdon, North Dakota. After their marriage, they lived in small towns in northeast North Dakota until they moved to Roseau, in 1965, where Tom farmed. In 1995, they moved to Aitkin, where they resided until Jean woke up in the arms of her beloved Savior. Jean was a dedicated wife,...
Duluth- Melissa Huntley Christensen of Duluth, formerly of Greenbush, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Essentia Health in Fargo, N.D. Melissa Anne Huntley was born July 16, 1981 at Janesville, Wis. daughter of Marty and Dena (McFarlane) Huntley. She was raised and attended school in Greenbush graduating in 1999. She then attended Northland where she received her LPN degree. Melissa worked at the Greenbush Manor while attending college. She then moved to...
Salol- Cleon "Cleo" Faye Madoll (Furness) of Salol passed away at her home surrounded by family on February 28, 2022 at the age of 76. Cleo, a former resident of Clear Lake, South Dakota was born in Brandt, South Dakota to Pedar and Clara (Westley) Furness on March 18, 1945. After school she took classes over the years for accounting and bookkeeping. On September 16, 1961, Cleo married Dewayne James Madoll in Clear Lake, South Dakota. The two of them made their home around the Canby area until 1...
Grand Rapids- Gordon Dean Reed passed into glory on March 1, 2022. Born in Peoria, Illinois, January 6, 1941, he was the eldest son of Eugene Reed and Valeria (Hancher) Reed. He grew up in Rome, Illinois and had an idyllic American childhood, enjoying the great outdoors and the freedom the 1950s afforded. He attended high school in Chillicothe, Illinois where he met the love of his life, Mary Frances Passe. They married June 11th, 1960 and enjoyed 62 wonderful years of marriage. Gordon attended...
5 years ago – Mar. 11, 2017 Craig McMillin is the new fire chief for the Roseau Volunteer Fire Department. The Wannaska Lions Club was hosting a Pancake Breakfast benefit for Wayne Christianson. Winners of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Children’s Art Contest were Jenna Pelowski, Kayla Moser and Sam Butler. Roseau Ram wrestler Chandler Mooney placed 4th at the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center. Katie Borowicz and Jake Borowicz were winners at the 2017 Knights of Col... Full story
"What are you giving up for Lent?" a little girl asked me one Lenten Season when I was a student at Bethel College. She was a passenger on the school bus I drove, and as a patrol girl on my bus she had gotten on the bus before the other students were dismissed. "How should I answer her question?" "I haven't decided yet," I replied, a bit uncomfortably. All of a sudden I found myself wondering about this season called Lent and feeling guilty because I wasn't participating in it. Hmm! I thought...