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Poem by: Brynn Lagoo Roseau Community School Teacher: Mrs. Carla Olsen Whispers of water gentle and clear Like life's serenity, always near Mornings of mist, a tranquil sight Loons call out, taking flight. Ah, the summer's breeze upon my face As I set sail on the lake's embrace, The sun's warm rays, and golden hue. Reflecting off the water, sparkling and true. With every stroke, my paddle meets the tide gliding through the calmness, side by side. The gentle lapping of waves at the shore.... Full story
by Stephen Rowland I heard a first hand account of a pastor who nearly lost his life on a small airplane in Alaska. He and a lawyer friend were going to buy a ticket and fly commercial back home, but another pastor pilot convinced them to save some money and fly with him. They agreed and took off in that small airplane from Anchorage. Eventually they found themselves flying through dense clouds with no visibility. The pilot became disoriented and passed out. His eyes actually rolled back into hi...
It's December and one of the nicest times of the year. To start with, I have to write an annual Xmas letter and highlight a few relatives, some fake characters, my screw-ups, and life in these times where I include some of you from up here. They love it. Especially when I single out some of the more colorful kids for our annual Christmas letter. Like weird Clifford, who has to be watched constantly because he is a pyromaniac. I've nicknamed him the Torch. I even include old memories about...
The world's largest single-site brewery offers guided tours and beer-tasting. We were lucky enough to get tickets thanks to Gregg not giving up. If this is something you would like to check out I wish you all the luck in the world getting tickets! I will say it is an interesting and educational tour. Also, you will never taste beer that is so fresh as when you are on the tour. The Coors Brewing Company is an American brewery and beer company based in Golden, Colorado, that was founded in 1873....
December is a month when I remember to count my blessings more often than any other month. It's the time of year that I enjoy shopping for all the special people in my life. Grandchildren are always at the top of my list. I have six grandchildren, plus a bonus granddaughter. They are scattered from Seattle to Bismarck, Thief River Falls, Baudette and North Carolina. This will be my second Christmas that I've celebrated having a great-granddaughter as well. Until a person has grandchildren and... Full story
It wasn’t exactly your ordinary Thanksgiving Day. I set the alarm for 6:15 a.m. A good time to get up to start preparing a Thanksgiving Day feast – but I was only doing part of the cooking this year. Still, sometimes plans change. The first plan had me doing cranberry relish, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, and pies. I made the relish Tuesday. (It’s best after resting at least 24 hours.) Then a friend delivered a pumpkin pie to my in-laws. One less pie to make; I was good with it either way and I...
Poem by: Liam Johnson Roseau Community School Teacher: Mrs. Carla Olsen Hockey One hour before the game, music blaring, fans shivering from the cold Thirty minutes before the game, tensions are high, players nervous, coaches quiver, fans getting louder, Game time, blades hit the ice, scraping and soaring, the sound of the puck drop, a crisp smack, the centers battle for possession, down the ice they go, as fast as they can, passing back and forth, goalies are ready, a shot from the slot, the buzzer blares, the crowd erupts, home team up 1-0.... Full story
I was going down the hallway at work and saw two inchworms. They are little and approximately one inch long. I will step on crickets..they seem to come in unnoticed and then brag, with a lot of noise because they got in. The inchworm brings back memories..Back in Duluth we had a record album by The Sandpipers. The Sandpipers sang... Inchworm, inchworm, measuring the marigolds You and your arithmetic, you'll probably go far. Inchworm, inchworm, measuring the marigolds Seems to me you'd stop and...
“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.” Luke 2:4-5. I wonder if Joseph traveled a lot before leaving Nazareth. He made several if not annual trips to Jerusalem for the Hebrew Passover festival. Nazareth was not on a trade route. It is about a 40 mile downhill walk to the Sea of Galilee. He could then join a trade caravan for another 90 miles to Jer...
Dateline - Sunday morning. It’s just four days before Thanksgiving, which means I can wish those who mean the most to me, "Happy Thanksgiving!" If you end up washing a bathtub of dishes that day, it might not be all that happy. Just call it KP Thursday, and make sure the elderly beggars earn their keep. "It's your turn, Granny. You start with the pots and pans." Thanksgiving Day should also be a day to complain. Take me. I bought a used truck for about 12 grand last spring, and it started d...
Pikes Peak is a majestic landmark located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It reaches over 14,000 feet into the sky.Pikes Peak is captivating with its stunning beauty and iconic presence along the front range. People flock to Pikes Peak not only for its breathtaking views, but also for the challenge of hiking or driving to the summit. Pikes Peak Highway offers a 19-mile scenic route to the top, where you will see panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Pikes Peak captivates all...
I love this time of year. The holidays are fun and full of kid memories. I remember being at my grandparents house on Center Street in Roseau at Christmas time. Santa Claus came every year. He really was Santa Claus until I was older. I don't know who that guy was but he was perfect. Probably a relative or maybe he was the guy in town you pay to stop by. He'd dump the bag of wonders in front of the TV and then he was off. We were too busy opening the presents to actually look outside to see if...
Change is one of the few constants in life, yet it is often met with resistance, fear, and uncertainty. Whether it’s a change in our personal lives, our relationships, or the broader cultural landscape, the prospect of moving from the familiar to the unknown can feel daunting. However, the Bible offers wisdom that can help us view change not as a threat, but as an opportunity for growth, renewal, and deeper faith. Through the lens of Scripture, we can learn how to embrace change in a way that aligns with God's purposes for our lives. 1. God i...
This year, our kids will be with in-laws for the holidays, so we were planning three celebrations in one weekend. I would do the cooking for my birthday on Friday, and the girls would make dinner for our Thanksgiving and Christmas on Saturday night; both would be at my daughter’s house in Duluth. My birthday menu consisted of homemade beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, corn, and a mixed-berry pie in lieu of a birthday cake. (Low carb, right?) Even though we would have dinner i...
Essay by: Gabriella Olson Roseau Community School Teacher: Mrs. Carla Olsen You can find it everywhere In my heart, my soul, and even my middle name It conquers my mind And fills me with continual strength No matter the mountains and valleys ahead It holds my hand and leads me through Guiding me every step of the way My heart, my soul, And even my middle name Will always revolve and follow This beautiful, lasting force...
My last name is now “Olson”. Traditions go from family to family. As a child we would always go to the house of a relative. Everyone would bring a dish. (Never empty!) Pies, and more pies. I remember buns and lefse. I also remember the “smell” of Lutefisk. We would always have turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Eating corn, maybe squash with brown sugar, and sweet pickles, would make my mouth salivate. I loved Thanksgiving meals. Now and then to make life easier, Pastor Joe and I w... Full story
Which is not my bag. I view everything like a jewel thief. I'm looking for fakes and frauds. The biggest ones are politicians. All last weekend, there were various headlines on Trump and his dream team planning to prosecute certain active duty and/or retired generals by activating them so they can be charged with treason. Treason for what? Sure, 13 American service members died in a terrorist attack when someone blew himself up at the Kabul airport. Trump wants to prosecute them for that. And fo...
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are ancestral Puebloan ruins that date back 800 to 1,000 years old. The 40 room site was originally located near McElmo Canyon, which is in the southwest corner of Colorado near Mesa Verde and Dolores. The process of relocating these cliff dwellings began in 1904 and was completed in 1907 when the preserve was opened to the public. They wanted to preserve and protect the Ancestral Puebloan architecture from looters and relic pot-hunters. The three story pueblo...
I should just start a friendly animal section to counter the heat I get over going off on politicians and religious leaders. I thought putting the name of Trump or sharing what Jesus actually says in the Bible in an opinion column stirred up the most heat. I was wrong. Geez, I mean I get plenty of comments moving around town over my politically and religiously charged opinion columns, but nothing has reached the state of frenzy of me mentioning P'Nut the Squirrel and the injustice that occurred... Full story
In today’s column, we delve into a transformative passage from the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 1:29 to Mark 2:12. This section not only highlights the miraculous healings performed by Jesus, but also serves as a profound invitation to understand the depths of His message and authority. At the heart of this passage, Jesus enters the scene with a powerful message: "Repent and believe." These first words in Mark’s Gospel set the tone for His ministry, laying a foundation that would ripple through the lives of many. His message was not merely...
Essay by: Max Erickson Roseau Community School Mrs. Laugen Hello! Today I will be telling you about my favorite things about Wolf Ridge. First of all, I really liked the food even though I heard most people didn’t I even ate twelve delicious meatballs during dinner. I could’ve eaten more but I think it was for the better that I didn’t. Another highlight was geocaching. This class was one of my favorite’s and I would for sure recommend it to next year's 7th graders. The thing I liked most about geocaching was exploring with Silas. We ventured do...
by Oswald Chambers When Jesus says, "Watch with me," he is telling us to watch with no private point of view at all. In the early stages of our life with him, we do not watch with Jesus; we watch for him and expect him to watch with us. It takes us time to begin to view everything that happens in the way our Lord views it-through the revelation of the Bible. Jesus asked his disciples to watch with him in the garden of Gethsemane, when peril was close at hand. In the same way, he comes to us, in...
In today's fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the life-altering power of the gospel—the good news that Jesus Christ came to redeem humanity. Yet, in the Gospel of Mark, we find a reminder of its incredible significance. Mark 1:14b tells us, “Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.” But what does it really mean to proclaim the gospel? To understand it fully is to grasp the heart of Christianity itself. At its core, the gospel is good news because it tells of God’s redemption of humanity. The term "gospel" itself originate...
In August of 2023, I traveled to Texas to visit my sister Patti and brother-in-law Bill. This was a different type of trip. I wasn't sure what to expect, and yet I knew exactly what to expect. The feeling was bittersweet. I wanted to see Patti and Bill, but also knew this would be the last time I would see Bill. Bill was in the transitioning stage under Hospice care, his cancer was winning the battle, and soon he would take his place in heaven. I was going to Texas to help my sister anyway I...
For years, I loved writing this column. It was fun and I had such wonderful characters to cover. Guys like Steve "Dog" Furuseth, Tallahassee Slim, Big Ernie and even goofy politicians. Furuseth was the best. No, he's not dead, but he could cause delightful mischief for everyone! Big Ernie is dead. He was a deer hunter and member of the "Over the Hill Gang" out in the Beltrami Island State Forest, a good sized bloke in his seventies who hailed from the Dilworth area and made very strong drinks. A...