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I lost a quiet hero this past weekend. We all did. Everyone who caught his smile, observed his class, witnessed his decency, learned from his humility, and shared in his humanity will never forget...

Minneapolis- Johan Engevik unexpectedly passed away on September 15, 2022 in St. Paul. Johan Cayley Engevik was born in Thief River Falls on July 29,1974 to Nathan Engevik and Michele Cayley. He... Full story

by Jeff Olsen Karl Karlsson, a fine Swede and Salol native and former Stafford farmer, who also was a cattleman and later a Lutheran Brotherhood insurance agent, was spotted in Apartment 211 at the Wa... Full story

Remember the oldie but goodie swearing in question for courtroom testimony: "Do you swear (now there's a heavy word) to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?" God...

On Monday, after multiple phone calls over the weekend, Derrick Byfuglien returned my call. He was upbeat and laughing, and I commented that I was sorry his old man, Dean, lost in the District 1...

On Sunday, a phone call had to be made since an unnamed individual, soon to become very popular if his name ever becomes public, won the $1.28 billion Mega Millions lottery. The ticket was purchased...

I don't know if I have said this before, but I have a recipe card on my wall at work which says: "A principle to live by each day: UNDERSTANDING BEFORE DISAGREEING." This card reminds me to listen wel...

Greenbush- With broken hearts, we are sad to inform you that our beloved Barbara Jeanne Brazier, age 71, of Norwood Young America (formerly of Greenbush) passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at...

Psalm 145: Psalm 103:14 What do you think you see? What do you think you hear? What do you think you know? We're going to explore the answer (not necessarily answers) to these questions this morning....

1 John 3:10-4:6 I had a conversation with someone in the community just recently who's wife passed away some time ago. They had been talking with someone who told them that they had given up their... Full story

Warroad- John Wesley Horner, 62-years-old, died on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. after a long battle with radiation-induced tissue damage. His strong will to live, unw...

Salol- Gerald "Jerry" Love passed away on April 14th, 2022, at his home in Salol. His short battle with pancreatic cancer showed immense courage, strength and will to live to be able to watch his...

I had a very interesting conversation with a friend the other day. He asked me how I was doing, he always does, and my answer was to share a phrase I have been using when asked. I said, "I am so...

Genesis 2: 4-9, 15-17: Ephesians 4:28 This morning I want to talk with you a bit about WORK as we continue the series on The Character of the Christian Life. WORK! In America, if we’re fortunate to h... Full story

I have decided to write about certain words which I have collected over the years which have impacted my life. Way back in time, I remember Princess Diana saying, "Words have power." How much power...

Read Psalm 1 Idea: What does the "new self" (new in character) look like? We are looking at the character of the Christian. In 11 Corinthians 5:17 Paul writes: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he...

When a person gets married or a new job, they usually have great expectations. It can be both challenging and exciting. Expectations go from idealism into reality, often sending us into disillusionmen...

I was frustrated and wanted guidance for a situation. Instead of talking about it to a friend and asking for advice (which is a normal reaction), I prayed about it first, asking for God's...

Psalm 145: Psalm 103:14 What do you think you see? What do you think you hear? What do you think you know? We're going to explore the answer (not necessarily answers) to these questions this morning....

There is nothing like meeting a positive person who shines with joy, confidence and hope. You know the moment you meet them that they run on a different power source. No one can be positive all the...

Sarah and I did another day of baking this past Sunday. This time we got nine different goodies made. We made Rice Krispie M and M cookies, (Last week's recipe and they are delicious!), Christmas...

Submitted by Robert Crowe The morning sun shone brightly on the freshly plowed lot of the Roseau Event Center on Saturday, December 11, 2021 as several pickups pulling enclosed trailers entered the...

Strathcona- Terry Mac Howard passed away Friday morning, December 3 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo surrounded by his family. He had been battling metastatic melanoma for almost two years. He wanted...

by Jeff Olsen When former Roseau resident Chad "Chipper" Beito died in his sleep on Monday, November 1, at age 51 in Fargo, the area lost a colorful character. In the mid-1980s, Chipper served at...