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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...

by Jeff Olsen Ward Anderson, the long-time Roseau Police Chief, retired last year. He wasn't that old at age 54. Since then, he's frequently been on diaper duty, which can be as challenging as... Full story

I went to South Hy Vee yesterday to get Granny Smith apples for the pie I made for a fundraiser. When leaving the grocery store, I turned north onto Quincy Avenue. There was some congestion ahead of...

I do it, and I'm not the only one who does. People who drive muscle cars or ride motorcycles will understand. When passing through the tunnels on Highway 61, I like to accelerate a little (sometimes...

I watched a beautiful sunrise over Lake Superior during my drive to Duluth. I was returning the sander we had rented to finish the hardwood floors. "Darn! I forgot the extension cord." The cord was...

Think back with me for a few moments to the "skinned knees" of your childhood. What did you do? As a little kid, when, all-of-a-sudden, life HURT? Maybe it was a skinned knee, a bad dream, an upset... Full story

Here are a few important facts to consider. Never argue with a woman who cooks your supper. She might spit on your pork chop. Never tell your kids that they're stupid. They surely inherited the...

by Jeff Olsen Some like it hot! Jaeden Johannesson, a 2015 Roseau High School graduate, was reached in Fort Myers, Florida, where he and his girlfriend, Emily Skoglund, also a 2015 RHS grad, are...

I was heading home, eastbound, on the long stretch of I-94 through Montana. I saw a sign for a rest area two miles ahead. "I'll stop there," I said. After a long day of driving, and well into the...

I like big bodies of water. So far, I've only visited two of the Earth's four oceans. I've also walked many large ocean inlets: the Gulf of Mexico, Puget Sound, and the Bay of Fundy. I enjoy the saltw...

Terrific! County fairs in rural Minnesota are always the biggest draws and, with Roseau as the county seat, we draw the multitudes. Last weekend, I called Ken Wicklund, RHS Class of 1953, who's 87...

Essay by: Megan Mooney Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson, CIHS English 11 There were only a handful of high schoolers that still rode my bus. The most consistent was a senior named Bjorn. He was...

SALT: I could see right away what happened! I love Mexican food. I love the Mexican restaurant in Thief River Falls. My friend and I often take this monthly trip and split a meal. I couldn't eat a...

by Ryan Honl Roseau County Deputy Sheriff Bruce Hanson is facing eight criminal charges, one a felony for presenting false claims to a public officer or body and seven misdemeanor counts, ranging...

Down through the centuries, the Bible has had a celebrated history. Even before it was called the "Bible." Even before the Bible was in the form we have in our hands this morning, the Bible is a book...

This is what I'll miss when I walk away from this job. It's interviewing people from different walks of life, different outlooks, and even unusual professions. I've met 'em all since the 1980s - the...

I love wood and all its beauty, especially species with bold grain. Quarter-sawn oak is one of my favorite woods. When we remodeled our house, all carpeting was replaced with real three-quarter-inch...

Big Lake- Kathy Ann Olson, 55, of Big Lake entered the gates of heaven on May 14, 2023. Kathy was born on July 11, 1967, in West St Paul to Lester and Betty (Holm) Olson. She lived in South St. Paul...

I reached into the shower to turn on the water. Next, I removed my pajama pants, dropped them on the bathroom floor, and stepped into the shower. Usually, I would put the pajamas in the clothes...

by Laurel Latham "The real heroes wear camo." T.J. Oshie The Warroad city crew mowed the grass to a smooth green carpet. Sunny Wilmer, Nancy Lien, Cindy Sandahl and Marlene Lewis planted an array of f...

My neighbor Penne sent me a message: "Hey! Asking a favor: would you check if there are still tickets for the Green Door smelt fry on May 20; and, if there are, buy two for us? Obviously, we'll...

by Jeff Olsen Benji, the son of John and Sue Wilebski of rural Greenbush, is no longer The Kid. He just began his third year of Medical School at the University of North Dakota and will graduate in...

Amos 3:3 Can two walk together except they be agreed? Unless they meet together and decide together where they are going to go, there will be no advancement. So it is between God and man. Princess Di...