Roseau Times-Region - Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper

A number of heads turned as the young man walked into the meeting house. An old man in the 3rd row, with snow-white hair, a long beard, and rimless glasses turned to his neighbor and whispered something in his ear, most likely identifying the young visitor.

The leaders sat facing the congregation observing the worshipers as they took their places. Nothing out of the ordinary. Business as usual. The service proceeded without a hitch. It always did. The prayers, much longer than the attention span of the congregation, were recited with emotion. The appointed reader of the Law took his place...