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The trouble all started at Roseau Hardware: an Ace Hardware store in the small town of Roseau. Roseau is in north-western Minnesota, on the Canadian border. Melissa's great-grandfather and... Full story

Essay by: Kyla Novak Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson, Advanced English 11 It all stemmed from my mom's homemade summer school for us. She didn't make us do a lot; we read for half an hour each...

The following devotional was especially meaningful to me so I am going to share it with you. It is from a book called: Jesus Calling: October 9 "You have been on a long, uphill journey, and your...

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...

There's nothing quite as magical as slipping into a perfectly warm pool of water that has been fed and heated by the earth. Add a beautiful mountain view and it's heaven on earth! Montana has more...

1 Corinthians 13:13 The subject of this message is love as viewed by the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13. He makes his way through this by summarizing with "By the way, don't forget the 'LOVE.'" This...

Essay by: Mitchell Berger Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson, Advanced English 11 Everyone has a passion for something. Even if they don't think they do, they just don't know it yet. Passions...

I am good at creating pictures in my mind of someplace I want to go or about something I would love to do. Are you a multitasker? I am. I have many interests and places on my property to do what I...

When do you begin expressing the need for it, disciplining the lack of it, albeit occasionally or frequently? As we explore these “tween” years and the new challenges parents are encountering with... Full story

Gifts, God gives them. Paul's message to the Corinthian Church concerning spiritual gifts was: "You've missed the point! You have been enriched in every way. In all your speaking and in all your...

Ever overstay your welcome? Ever worry that some relative might be mentally deranged and in the Twilight Zone. I found a perfect example, which shows that doing a good deed can be hazardous to your...

I finally made it to Lake McDonald! Imagine the rocks in the photo to the right being every different color possible in the world. The rock collector I am made this one of my favorite stops. I am NOT...

Essay by: Jadyn Novak Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson, College English I never thought I would grow to love singing as much as I do. Sure, I would belt out during music class when I was too...

I was listening to someone speak about the accomplishments of man. One of these accomplishments spoken of, was the production of sweet drinkable water taken from our salty ocean. More than 60 years...

Where were the Byfugliens and the beer? Let me put it this way. Some of my best public speaking has occurred when I've had at least a beer. I was stone sober when I performed my first wedding...

I'm a bit limited on space this week, so I will give a quick update on mom and continue Montana next week. We finally got her in for her hip replacement surgery and it was on this past Tuesday.... Full story

11-12-06 Sometimes a book, or a movie, a sermon, or a lecture may leave you with one sentence. I had such experiences in seminary; a few short statements, that altered my life; changed my...

Essay by: Mckenzie Cole Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson, College Writing 1101 The conference swim meet this year was the most fun I've had swimming in a long time. The Fosston pool is so small... Full story

Living in a small town can have its benefits, and it's drawbacks. There are a lot of stories told, and a lot of good neighbors. We find out things very fast, but reflecting on the past, being a...

On Monday, a lousy day since there are better things to do than sitting here trying to write, the phone rang. This bloke began singing "Happy Birthday to me! Happy Birthday to me!" He had turned 80...

The National Bison Range is one of the more unique wildlife refuges in the United States and is one of the oldest. It's located in the southern portion of the Flathead Valley in Northwest Montana. It...

10-22-06 What's new with you since you gave your heart and body to Jesus? (Romans 12:1). Anything current? How does your life in Christ affect your relationship with others. An atheistic author out...

Essay by: Lexi Heppner Roseau Community School Mrs. Didrikson, Advanced English 11 "Oh, you guys are the ones that sell pumpkins in the Fall, right along Highway 11 ..." That is me and that is my...

I was dreaming and scheming about a plan I had, I knew it was a wonderful plan. I wanted an addition built onto the side of our house. Thinking about my future needs, I wanted everything on the first...