Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper
Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper
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by Jeff Olsen We all have dreams. Aaron Espe, a 2000 Roseau High School graduate, is in Nashville these days as a singer and songwriter. Earlier this month, he was asked if his singing style resembles the late greats Little Richard, Tony Bennett, or Tiny Tim. He laughed, adding that he was familiar with Tiny Tim, the falsetto singer of the 1960s. "I'd say I'm closer to James Taylor probably. My dad had his Greatest Hits on CD, so that was influential growing up. Aaron describes himself as more...
by Jeff Olsen She's a lifesaver. With a big heart. Last month, Stacy Omdahl, the veteran EMT at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, was honored by the American Ambulance Association's Stars of Life program for going above and beyond the call of duty. Her role is similar to a combat medic, assisting the sick and wounded on the spot before or while transporting them to the nearest medical facility. Recently, Stacy recalled her career as an EMT for the past 30 years. "I was first with Roseau...
by Ryan Honl The older part of the Roseau Memorial Arena made its way onto the National Register of Historic Places. The Department of the Interior sent a letter to the city granting the designation on November 5. The older part of the arena has the iconic arched ceiling built in 1949. It's always been a local treasure providing the complete hockey experience with the atmosphere of its historic significance. Now it's officially a national treasure. The designation provides several benefits.... Full story
5 years ago – Dec. 7, 2019 En Liten Svensk Shoppe in Roseau was having a Scandinavian Holiday Open House on December 14. Averie Stewart and family of Salol made 300 rounds of lefse. They were selling it on December 7 for the “Walk To Remember” Benefit. Dayton Grafstrom of Salol celebrated his 88th birthday on November 29 with afternoon guests. The Wannaska Lions Club was holding a pancake breakfast benefit for Lorna Skoien on December 8 at the Wannaska Community Center. The Roseau Girls Hocke... Full story
by Laurel Latham "I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life." John 8:12 At Christmas time we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Twinkling Christmas lights symbolize the Light that Jesus gives. Christmas lights and candles also remind us that we are to be a light to others. On Saturday, December 7, the Light Up the Holidays event will once again take place in Allison Park at 5 p.m. After receiving several submissions from the Warroad c...
by Jeff Olsen Not many days go by that Jared and Christy Olafson of Warroad don't feel blessed. They have four great kids - and that includes Knox, a true medical marvel. "They amputated his entire left knee when he was four," said his dad, Jared, speaking by cellphone in early November. Knox is 11, a Warroad fifth grader, and loves to hunt. His mom referred to him as "Dead Eye!" For sure, Lucky is also applicable. He got this terrific deal for a free hunting trip in Texas starting at the...
by Ryan Honl The Roseau County Police Department has been a busy place with three new full time officers hired this summer and fall. One of them is Officer Donnie Stengrim. In October 2023, Officer Stengrim became a dispatch officer at the sheriff's department. Roseau Police Chief Marc Hodge had great things to say since he switched over to the police department a couple months ago. "Donnie worked at the jail," Chief Hodge said. "I try not to pull people from other departments but I know that...
by Jeff Olsen Start with the soda crackers. Matt is the muncher, at least at that moment that they both saw the buck at almost the same time. That buck didn't stand a chance. It had to be thinking, "Who are these hombres and how come they keep shooting me?" It was Thursday, November 14, and both Matt and Mark Przekwas have big families. So, venison is important for the former Roseau High School graduates now living six miles apart in rural Lancaster. "We did shoot it on state land," Mark said....
by Laurel Latham There's no cozier place to browse than Bead Gypsy in Roseau, where Rebecca Rosenkrans is happily designing beautiful and unique jewelry. Her displays are wonderful and the coffee pot is always on with a plate of delicious treats to tempt shoppers. On Saturday, December 7, Becky is hosting a book signing for Kate Hammer and her new book "Kate Can't Stop". Kate will be signing copies of her book from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those who have already purchased her book, she encourages...
5 years ago – Nov. 30, 2019 Kaia, 13, and Ashlynn, 12 the daughters of Jamie and Jessica Omdahl of Roseau are mountain bike enthusiasts. They finished first and second respectively in their age group in the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series. Only Santa’s workshop is busier than John Harren and his crew at Northern Toboggan Company in their shop east of Warroad. John has been handcrafting toboggans since 1995. Walk to Remember donated $10,000 each to Roseau Manor, Greenbush Manor and the Warroad Sen... Full story
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,...
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...
by Jeff Olsen On Monday afternoon before the Veterans Day Program kicked off at the Roseau High School gym, kindergartners stood on each side of the hallway waving flags in anticipation of when the veterans would begin marching in. None of them said, "Hey, mister, take my picture!" It's unlikely they will remember this particular day, but it was memorable in many ways. For sure, the older veterans will. Some have never forgotten coming home from overseas and there was no fanfare. On Veterans...
by Ryan Honl No, it’s not a Jeep that Polaris built, although Polaris certainly does make plenty of utility vehicles these days, including for the military. The Jeep we’re talking about is one that the newly formed Polaris company used in 1954 before the first snowmobile was produced. If you’ve seen it by chance or know anything about it, there’s an intense search for it. Shane Miller, of the Austin Bantam Society, contacted the newspaper about the search for the Polaris vehicle after he found a...
by Laurel Latham Dave Stein had a phenomenal hockey coach when he was growing up and playing for the Palm Desert Knights in Palm Springs, California. Palm Springs, a retirement location and winter snowbird destination, is noted for its mid-century modern architecture and art and cultural scene. It’s not an area one thinks of as a place to play ice hockey. Yet due to Coach Joe Boffa, the kids in Palm Springs learned how to play a good game of hockey. “I played soccer growing up in Palm Spr...
5 years ago – Nov. 16, 2019 Sally (Cookie) Norton was retiring as a dental hygienist after 44 years. Her last day at Hallie Dental was to be on November 21. Kelsey Mattson would be starting on November 25 and resuming Sally’s schedule. Three Roseau Ram signed Letters of Intent with the Bemidji Beavers. Anika Stoskopf and Kayla Santl signed to play hockey and Rylie Bjerklie to play volleyball. Hanna Corneliusen of Warroad signed a Letter of Intent to play hockey at Merrimack College. A Swe... Full story
Submitted by Laura Larson Director of Marketing and Communications The holiday season will come alive with festive and awe-inspiring selections performed by a community choir, bell choir, and local musicians at A RiverPlace Christmas, Warroad RiverPlace’s first annual Christmas concert on Saturday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. (103 State Ave., Warroad) The public is invited to this free, non-ticketed event that will evoke merriment and wonder with performances of familiar favorites, as well as a theatrical choral piece under the direction of artist... Full story
by Jeff Olsen Former President Donald J. Trump won the November 5 General Election in convincing fashion becoming only the second former president to win nonconsecutive terms, which was earlier accomplished by Democrat Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president of the United States. He had served as president from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897. Mr. Trump, while not winning in a landslide, won handily and will be the oldest ever to be sworn into office in January. His opponent, Vice President...
by Ryan Honl It’s now been 25 years since girls hockey formed in Roseau. On Saturday, November 16, there will be several events happening at the Roseau Rams Center in celebration of that milestone. The Holy Family Catholic team will be in town to play against the JV team at 11 a.m. Then the varsity teams will play at 1 p.m. Before the varsity game starts the 2000-2001 Inaugural Team will be introduced and recognized followed by a ceremonial puck drop. After the varsity game, at 3 p.m. in the S... Full story
by Laurel Latham A custom painting created by Ojibwe-Cree Artist Shawna Grapentine, with assistance from students Izaliah Nichols, Damien Cloud, Alyka Freude, and Taylor Yanok, now graces the interior of the Folk School in Warroad. The amazing mural is rich with color and Ojibwe meaning, with the description reading: The scenic picture of the land and rising sun describes our life. In the sun there is a faint image of a dream catcher; the dream catcher, in the Ojibwe culture, was created for...
5 years ago – Nov. 9, 2019 Roseau’s 2019 Teacher of the Year was science instructor Leif Eidsmoe, a Roseau High School 2005 graduate. Daniel Lynn Jones, Roseau English teacher, passed away on October 30 at his home in Roseau at the age of 43. Timothy Luverne Kofstad, longtime Roseau Realtor, passed away on November 3 at the age of 59 with his wife Janell by his side at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau. MSG Gary F. Estabrooks, son of Roger Estabrooks of Roseau, was promoted on October 25. He... Full story
by Ryan Honl Kraus-Anderson Construction Company that does school building renovations across the country was in charge of the school building project in Roseau. They sent a letter to the school stating that the completed work of renovating came in under budget. The letter provided by Senior Project Manager Steven Trudeau states in part: "We are pleased to report the final costs for the project came in under budget by $4,622. This is remarkable, considering the three-year multi-phased...