Articles from the January 23, 2021 edition
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The Vaccine Supply Doesn't Favor Roseau County
by Jeff Olsen It's a supply and demand problem at the present time in Roseau County. With a population of just over 15,000, those wanting to be vaccinated are in a waiting game. "There is only a... Full story
It started with a hug, next a slap, and then handcuffs
by Jeff Olsen Late this past Saturday evening, a 911 call alerted the Roseau County Sheriff's Department that a domestic altercation was occurring at the Nathan Brovold residence at 30441 333rd...
Roseau Native Stands Forever Tall for Korean War Veterans
by Jeff Olsen Duane "Buck" Broten, who survived horrific odds as a 20-year-old infantryman on Pork Chop Hill in Korea in July 1953, was front and center at the Veterans Memorial Park in Blaine on...
Badger has that small town feeling
by Jeff Olsen It's funny about small towns. They all stand out, one way or another, even in the 21st Century. What's missing are the trademark Coca Cola signs that were hanging over store fronts in... Full story
Best Part Of Me- My Hands
by Isaac Wensloff, English 11, Mrs. Didrikson The best part of me is my hands. These hands have been through a lot from planting trees out at my grandparents' house to making food for my brothers...
There are GIANTS in the land!!!
It has been two months of huge situations. The word GIANT is the only explanation of how all the circumstances of compiling fear, and frustration have had on me. Health concerns, family concerns,... Full story
COVID Info Hotline Available for Roseau County Residents
LifeCare Public Health in partnership with Roseau County Altru Clinics and Pharmacies are working diligently on planning and distributing COVID-19 vaccine in a phased approach set forth by the Federal and State Government. In order to keep Roseau... Full story
REP. BURKEL APPLAUDS VACCINE PILOT SITE IN THIEF RIVER FALLS
On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health announced a new community COVID-19 vaccine program that partners with local public health and school districts at nine locations across the...
Looking Back
5 years ago – Jan. 23, 2016 The Immanuel Baptist Church was celebrating their one year anniversary with a service on January 24. Curtis Skrutvold was celebrating his 90th birthday with an open house a...
These are truly remarkable times we're living in
Many years from now, after today's school kids are septuagenarians and octogenarians, their grandkids will be asking questions about what it was like living through a pandemic and during such...
I Had a Lil Accident!
We finally got to go out ice-fishing! Kyle decided to go through a resort for a day instead of taking out our house yet. It was an early morning but I was excited to start fishing. I brought my...
Play Time Lessened For Unknowns
It is very sad when kids in sports put forth great effort to better themselves and support their team, are good players but because they don’t have the “right” last name, they don’t get equal play time as other players. My fellow co-worker and her...
Mind Wars: The Battle Rages On!
As I was contemplating the possibility of this article in light of our current national situation, the thought came to me that one word defines the coming of Christ into the world: LIE! "What?" you...
Cody Lee Rothenberger, 36
Badger- Cody Lee Rothenberger, age 36, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home in Badger. He was born on October 9, 1984 to Wayne and Rhonda (Grindahl) Rothenberger and grew up in...
Pamela Sue (Torfin) Rind, 65
Puyallup, Wash.- It is with sad hearts that we announce that Pamela Sue (Torfin) Rind has gone home to be with Jesus. Pam Rind, age 65, a resident of Puyallup, Wash. died unexpectedly on January 8th,...
Valborg Huglen, 96
Newfolden- Valborg Huglen, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, where she and her brother Raynard were recovering from the effects of having...
The Rams Are Back On The Wrestling Mat!
Submitted by Tyler Hovda The first dual for the Roseau Rams wrestling team was as wild as the snowstorm we drove in to get there. A total of 6 Ram wrestlers strapped on their head gear, and went to work on their first opponent, Crookston. At the...
Roseau Rams Girls Hockey Starts Season by Beating Brainerd and TRF
Submitted by Steve Huglen Hockey is back! Due to pandemic related delays it would be ten ½ months after the Rams girls hockey team beat Hill-Murray in the AA state consolation championship game to when they took the ice for their next game. After beg...
30 Miles to Paradise: Ice Road Opens
Ice fishing in these parts is a big deal. Enjoyed by both anglers and non-anglers alike, guests typically start their day with a nice breakfast. Right around daybreak, heated specialized ice... Full story
