A MAJOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS PLANNED FOR HIGHWAY 11 THROUGH ROSEAU THIS SUMMER. THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS HOLDING AN OPEN HOUSE ON MARCH 12 AT THE ROSEAU CITY CENTER FROM 4-6 PM. THE PROJECT WILL HAVE ROAD RESURFACING, SIDEWALK PROJECTS, BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS AND LIGHTING AND UTILITY UPGRADES. THERE WILL BE DETOURS FOR VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS. INFO CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE MN DOT WEBPAGE.
APPLICATIONS FOR A ROSEAU TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP ARE NOW AVAILABLE, AND THERE IS AN APRIL 15 DEADLINE TO APPLY. THE APPLICANT MUST BE ENTERING THEIR JUNIOR OR SENIOR YEAR OF COLLEGE AND MUST BE A ROSEAU SCHOOL GRADUATE. THEY ALSO MUST BE CARRYING A CUMULATIVE COLLEGE GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER.
A NEW STORE IS READY IS OPEN IT’S DOORS ON MAIN AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN ROSEAU ON SATURDAY. OWNER DARRIN SMEDSMO SAID THAT THE SPACE DOES REMAIN A WORK IN PROGRESS, BUT THEY ARE FAR ENOUGH LONG THAT THEY CAN BEGIN TO WELCOME SHOPPERS. THE STORE IS “TOUGH TIMES” AND SERVES AS A MARKETPLACE OF SORTS WHERE SMALLER MERCHANTS AND VENDORS WILL OPERATE THEIR OWN SPACE.
AS THE END OF FEBRUARY NEARS, IT IS A REMINDER THAT MINNESOTA FISHING LICENSES EXPIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF ICE FISHING SEASON. THEY EXPIRE FEBRUARY 28TH AND YOU’LL NEED TO RENEW BEFORE CONTINUING TO FISH INTO MARCH.
THERE IS A SHOW IN THE NORTHERN LIGHTS CONCERT ASSOCIATION SERIES THIS SUNDAY IN THE ROSEAU SCHOOL THEATER. IT FEATURES JEREMEY STOLLES PERFORMING BROADWAY CLASSICS. SHOWTIME IS 7:30. SPONSORING THE SHOW ARE BORDER BANK, MARVIN, AND SECURITY STATE BANK OF WARROAD.
INEWZ.TV REPORTED THAT AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING THREE SEPARATE ATTEMPTS TO STEAL ATM MACHINES THAT MAY BE CONNECTED. ONE OF THOSE TOOK PLACE IN CROOKSTON. THE SUSPECTS ATTACHED A CHAIN AROUND THE ATM AND PULLED IT WITH A VEHICLE TO DISLODGE IT FROM IT’S FOUNDATION. THEY DO HAVE SOME PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE OF THE SUSPECTS FROM ONE OF THOSE LOCATIONS.
GOVERNOR WALZ SAID YESTERDAY THAT HE WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN FOR SENATE IN 2026 FOR THE SEAT OPENING UP WHEN TINA SMITH DOES NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION. HE DID SAY HE IS CONSIDERING A RUN FOR A THIRD TERM AS GOVERNOR.
A memorial service for Bonnie R. Janicke of Warroad, MN will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00Am at the Warroad Baptist Church in Warroad, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Bonnie passed away at the age of 58.
A Funeral Service for Davey L. Nesmoe of Baudette, MN will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00PM at First Lutheran Church in Baudette, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Elm Park Cemetery at a later date.
Davey passed away at the age of 69.
A Funeral Service for Elhue F. Castle of Roseau, MN will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00AM at Rose Free Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Spruce Cemetery in Roseau, MN.
Elhue passed away at the age of 85.
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