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by Jeff Olsen Mayor Jeff Pelowski plays it close to the vest. For sure, if he were a woman, he wouldn't tell his age. Or weight! He is serving the last year of eleven two-year terms and is the longevi...

When the last of the cornflakes flutter into the cereal bowl with the remaining dribbles of milk from the carton and the heel of the bread has been toasted, it can be a long day for many children...

Imagine driving a school bus ever since President Gerald Ford was in office and, during that time, kids have thrown up in the bus, needed to go to the bathroom and can you drive the bus a little...

Right off, the guy doesn't look like a mailman. Instead, he belongs on a Harley roaring up and down Main Avenue in Roseau. Meet Jim Scherrer, 41, who could be dealing blackjack in Vegas or mining for...

by Jeff Olsen At LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, it was an extended wait for the first birth in 2020 at the only hospital in Roseau County. Finally, on Monday, January 6, Isaiah Judah Walker came...

by Jeff Olsen Following the killing of Angela M. Wynne, 51, on New Year's Day at the residence of Angelo O. Borreson, 56, in which he admitted firing the shots that killed Ms. Wynne, local residents... Full story

by Jeff Olsen The first item of business is always right inside the Roseau County Commissioners' meeting room at the Roseau County Courthouse. Of course, you could have shaken hands with Rep. Dan...

 Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. The exhibit includes ten original pieces of art...

5 years ago – Jan. 10, 2015 In January 2015 the Times-Region was launching a website and new look for the paper. August Zeke Huener, son of Ben and Amber Huener, was the first baby born in 2015 at...

Rob and Tami Davy of Badger are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Robert William Davy to Samantha Paige Olson, daughter of Troy and Mary Olson of Fertile. Robert is the grandson of... Full story

by Jeff Olsen It was possibly time to sing the third verse of O Canada, a beautiful national anthem: God keep our land Glorious and free O Canada, we stand on guard for thee! O Canada, we stand on...

On New Year's Day, Angelo Borreson, 56, of rural Badger is alleged to have shot and killed his lady friend. "It's all over Facebook," said one lawman who requested anonymity, noting that the pair had...

Pastor Dave has been at the First Baptist Church in Badger for four years, as of this past December. He has been a part of a lot of tragedies in our community and wanted a way to help. He had been try...

by Jeff Olsen At last Thursday's Roseau County Board meeting, money was the topic, both in spending it and collecting it. "We set the levy and budget for next year," said board chair Jack Swanson...

by Jeff Olsen This is a catch-up story on an amazing little boy so full of life, who was born with a defective heart. Gavin Waage, 7, who has relatives and friends in this area, was first covered in t...

On Friday, December 20, the tall soldier stood in the hallway near the Roseau High School Principal's Office. PVT William Engelhardt was accompanied by a gal who could easily pass for a high school...