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by Ryan Honl In a very busy election year that broke records, the Minnesota Secretary of State released a statement this week about numerous counties receiving bomb threats. The source of the threats are unknown, but foreign entities have been targeting election offices this year. Roseau County is no different. Speaking to Roseau County Auditor Martie Monsrud, there was only one emailed threat received at her office. The same email was sent to numerous other counties and the Roseau threat was...
by Jeff Olsen How Mr. Olesen ever got to Roseau High School is part of his remarkable journey. He hails from near Copenhagen, Denmark, and he is a jack-of-all trades, a musician, a carpenter, and a delightful character. He came to America in 1988. "I was an exchange Boy Scout leader, and I worked at various Boy Scout bases around America. His future wife was the cook at the Boy Scout base camp in Ely. "And that's how I met her." A good-looking lady? "Oh, absolutely! I married her." He was in...
by Jeff Olsen It started in June and Britt Dahl, the director and curator of the Roseau County Museum, was thinking everything would be completed by August. She was referring to the new shelving being installed at the museum. "We've had two crews so far. The first group of guys came on June 10, and then they were replaced by a three-member crew on June 17. Dahl was speaking in late June and explaining that the present crew is currently installing everything. "We got our last truckload yesterday,...
Essay by: Gabriella Olson Roseau Community School Teacher: Mrs. Carla Olsen You can find it everywhere In my heart, my soul, and even my middle name It conquers my mind And fills me with continual strength No matter the mountains and valleys ahead It holds my hand and leads me through Guiding me every step of the way My heart, my soul, And even my middle name Will always revolve and follow This beautiful, lasting force...
My last name is now “Olson”. Traditions go from family to family. As a child we would always go to the house of a relative. Everyone would bring a dish. (Never empty!) Pies, and more pies. I remember buns and lefse. I also remember the “smell” of Lutefisk. We would always have turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Eating corn, maybe squash with brown sugar, and sweet pickles, would make my mouth salivate. I loved Thanksgiving meals. Now and then to make life easier, Pastor Joe and I w... Full story
Which is not my bag. I view everything like a jewel thief. I'm looking for fakes and frauds. The biggest ones are politicians. All last weekend, there were various headlines on Trump and his dream team planning to prosecute certain active duty and/or retired generals by activating them so they can be charged with treason. Treason for what? Sure, 13 American service members died in a terrorist attack when someone blew himself up at the Kabul airport. Trump wants to prosecute them for that. And fo...
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are ancestral Puebloan ruins that date back 800 to 1,000 years old. The 40 room site was originally located near McElmo Canyon, which is in the southwest corner of Colorado near Mesa Verde and Dolores. The process of relocating these cliff dwellings began in 1904 and was completed in 1907 when the preserve was opened to the public. They wanted to preserve and protect the Ancestral Puebloan architecture from looters and relic pot-hunters. The three story pueblo...
I should just start a friendly animal section to counter the heat I get over going off on politicians and religious leaders. I thought putting the name of Trump or sharing what Jesus actually says in the Bible in an opinion column stirred up the most heat. I was wrong. Geez, I mean I get plenty of comments moving around town over my politically and religiously charged opinion columns, but nothing has reached the state of frenzy of me mentioning P'Nut the Squirrel and the injustice that occurred... Full story
It is the nineteenth of November and the pansies on the back porch are still blooming. Looking back guys that were a bit limp-wristed or afraid to take a dare were called pansies. Anyone aware that they are one of the toughest plants around would have called them something else. It sounds like winter is soon to get real soon and that will be the end of them for the year. Deer season for those lucky enough to live in the nine day zone is over. That is a good thing. With all the soybeans and corn crops around venison is as good as it gets. A lot... Full story
Submitted by Dr. James L. Snyder One important thing I have learned is that you don’t appreciate something until it’s missing. I’ve learned that by many things that I just took for granted. Last week, for example, I had some problems with my truck, so I had to take it in for service. It took longer than I had expected, but that’s how life is. I had a doctor’s appointment across town that day, and I wasn’t expecting my truck to be unavailable. I knew I would have to make different arrangements. I had two choices. First, I could cancel my d...
Wheat Ridge, Colo.- It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved father and grandfather, Martin Boroos. Martin passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024 in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Throughout his 91 years of life, he enjoyed the outdoors as a hunter, fisherman and photographer. He grew up in the small town of Badger, with extended family in North Dakota. He met his wife Lois Boroos (Lunde) at a Bible study and they were married in September of 1960. After moving to Denver in 1961, his...
Columbus, Ohio- Todd Alan Diesen, age 61, of Columbus, Ohio died unexpectedly on November 4, 2024 at his home in Columbus, Ohio. Todd was born September 17, 1963 in Helena, Mont. and lived there until moving to Edina, and then on to Warren where he attended Middle and High School. Todd played piano and viola throughout his youth as well as participating in school plays. After graduating from Warren High School in Warren, Todd attended Valley City State University in Valley City, N.D. for two...
Grand Rapids- Janet Marie Overlee, 79, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Grand Rapids. Janet was born October 16, 1945, to Hattie and Ellsworth Meier in Roseau. Janet's life was a testament to love and devotion. She lived on the Meier Century Farm and attended school in Badger where she met her lifelong sweetheart in kindergarten with whom she formed a bond that would last a lifetime. After graduating High School i...
Roseau- Joanne Marie Roseen of Roseau passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with her loving family by her side. Joanne was born September 11, 1943, in Warroad, the daughter of John and Evangeline (Lucier) Pick. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Warroad. Growing up she was active in cheerleading, yearbook, choir, GAA and helping her father on the mink ranch. She also worked as a waitress at Page's Café during high school. In...
Greenbush- Doris was called home on November 14, 2024, at the age of 98, with sister Dorothy by her side. Doris Mae (Miller) Wicklund was born May 6, 1926, to parents John and Pearl (Gorvin) Miller in Greenbush. Doris was the fourth of eight children. The summer before her senior year, older sister Lillian and Doris worked at Libby's Cannery in Portland during World War II. She attended school in Greenbush and graduated as the Valedictorian in the class of 1944 (also the last living graduate)....
In today’s column, we delve into a transformative passage from the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 1:29 to Mark 2:12. This section not only highlights the miraculous healings performed by Jesus, but also serves as a profound invitation to understand the depths of His message and authority. At the heart of this passage, Jesus enters the scene with a powerful message: "Repent and believe." These first words in Mark’s Gospel set the tone for His ministry, laying a foundation that would ripple through the lives of many. His message was not merely...
5 years ago – Nov. 23, 2019 The Dairyland Donkey Basketball Tournament was to be held on November 25 at the Roseau High School. The four teams competing were the Co-ed Hockey Players, Co-ed Basketball Players, Roseau Teachers and Masked Mystery Riders (Community members). The tournament was a fundraiser for Education First which is lead by Sinnamon Krings and Carrie Hedlund. Winners of the Northwest Minnesota Manufacturer’s Association sponsored student essay contest reading their winning essay... Full story
by Laurel Latham Sara Jeanne Thompson and Angela Wahl began planning their vacation two years ago. “Angie and I were both soon turning fifty. I asked Angie where she thought we should go to celebrate our birthdays,” recalls Sara Jeanne. “I never expected to hear her say Ireland! “Angie planned our whole vacation; where we would go and where we would stay. We stayed three nights each at three Airbnbs. Angie made all the arrangements, which was wonderful! I just tagged along for the ride. Actuall...
Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer On Friday, November 15, the Lady Warriors defeated Holy Family, 3-1, at Warroad High School. Saturday saw the Warroad girls topple Lakeville North, by a 6-1 final tally, with the aid of a Taylor Reese hat trick. Holy Family Game Scoring by periods: Warroad: 0, 1, 2; Holy Family: 1, 0, 0; Shots on goal were even at 26-26; Power Plays: Warroad, 1-6; Holy Family, 0-2; Penalties: Warroad, 4 minutes on 2 infractions; Holy Family, 12 minutes on 6 infractions; Warroad Individual Scoring: Jaylie French, 1 goal, 1... Full story