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Meet the Mister Rogers of elementary school teachers, only it's Mrs. Urness, a dedicated professional who has a special knack for exciting kids about reading, writing, and arithmetic. Great teachers know how to get their students excited about learning without having to whack them with a thick ruler across their knuckles. Inside Julie's third grade classroom, her 22 students are engaged with their hands shooting up in the air excitedly, ready to be called upon. "Hey, kids, would you like to...
It was a cool dark morning the first day of opening deer season when Kelly Cole made his way to his deer stand south of Swift. "There was an east wind, so deer had to walk into the wind when approaching my stand," explained Kelly. Hunting is a family affair in the Cole family. Kelly's 10 year old son Monte was in a deer stand southwest of Kelly, with Kelly's dad, Mark Cole. Kelly's oldest son, Cody, 16, was in his deer stand to the northwest, with Kelly's brother Matt and his four kids in four...
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to remember everything you are thankful for. I try to thank people and remember on a daily basis but Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect. Myself I am first and foremost thankful for where I am at today. I can't say this journey called life has been easy, but at the present sitting here writing and reflecting I feel very thankful and blessed. Family I have a great immediate and extended family that would be there in a heartbeat for each other. A perfect...
Every day, any number of us get up in the morning and immediately start bitching that life isn't fair. "We gotta go to school, we gotta work at a lousy job, we gotta put up with a bunch of dumb schmucks, and here it's only Monday morning." Me, I get up in the morning and check to make sure that I didn't pee in the bed. You never know when that might happen once you're a septuagenarian or an octogenarian. We old geezers occasionally have trouble with our bladders. Whatever day you read this...
The University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, announced that RHS senior Chandler Mooney, the son of Beth and Scott Mooney, recently signed a letter of intent to wrestle for the Marauders, who compete at the NCAA Division II level. Chandler will receive a very significant scholarship to the Catholic institution. Included will be tuition, housing, and books. The University of Mary issued the following press release a week ago Friday: Chandler has two uncles who competed in college wrestling at...
The Rams Girls Hockey team opened its 2018-19 season with two tough opponents who are both contenders to make the AA State Tournament in February. Roseau had a 4-2 win over #7 ranked Minnetonka on Friday, November 16th at the Rams Sports Center. The Rams then earned a come from behind 3-2 win over gritty Lakeville North on Saturday in a game also played at the Sports Center. ROSEAU 4 MINNETONKA 2 (November 16, 2018 at Rams Sports Center) The Rams and Skippers have annually battled each other on the ice for many consecutive years and have had a...
Roseau County Sheriff’s Dept. Joshua Duane Loken, Wannaska, pled guilty to speeding and was fined $125. (Badge #1906) Amanda Nicole Norman, Roseau, pled guilty to speeding and was fined $125. (Badge #1906) Isaac William Unruh, Warroad, pled guilty to drug possession and was fined $135. He pled guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and was fined $50. (Badge #1802) City of Warroad John Richard Battles, Warroad, pled guilty to driving after suspension and was fined $285. (Badge #1610) Minnesota State Patrol Jason Michael Cali, Baudette, p...
Warroad - Ordean "Chopper" Elroy Edberg passed away November 19, 2018 at the Warroad Senior Living Center at the age of 68; surrounded by his loving daughters and family with the support of Hospice. Ordean was born on August 1, 1950 in Roseau, to Hulda (Olson) and William Edberg. He was baptized at Riverside Lutheran Church, and grew up in Skime, and attended Roseau High School. Chopper was drafted in the U.S. Army at the age of 20. He served overseas in Germany for about two years as an Armored...
To the Editor, The purpose of this letter is to inform residents of Roseau County about a recent decision made by the board of county commissioners regarding the implementation of a project that would aid first responders (i.e., police, fire, and emergency medical services) in finding residences in the event of emergencies. On November 14th, the Roseau County Commissioners voted against implementing the fire sign project. Commissioners from districts 2, 3, and 4 voted against the project while commissioners from districts 1 and 5 supported the...