THERE WAS A FATAL CRASH ON HIGHWAY 59 NEAR NEWFOLDEN YESTERDAY WHEN A VEHICLE AND SEMI COLLIDED. AN ELDERLY WOMAN FROM KARLSTAD WAS KILLED, THEY HAVE NOT RELEASED HER IDENTITY.
ARCTIC CAT HAS BEEN SOLD. A FORMER ARCTIC CAT EXECUTIVE BRAD DARLING AND INVESTMENT GROUP HAVE MADE THAT PURCHASE TO KEEP THAT MANUFACTURING FACILITY OPEN IN THIEF RIVER FALLS. DARLING IS CURRENTLY A CEO OF ARGO, THAT MANUFACTURES AMPHIBIOUS EXTREME TERRAIN VEHICLES. THEY SAID IN A STATEMENT THAT WITH A 63 YEAR HISTORY IN THIEF RIVER FALLS, THEY ARE HAPPY TO WIPE AWAY ANY UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE FUTURE, BUT ALSO DID NOT PROVIDE SPECIFICS ABOUT WHAT THAT MEANS FOR LAYOFFS AND STAFFING.
A STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BURKEL IN REGARDS TO FREE HEALTHCARE IN THE STATE OFFERED TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS SAID THE PROGRAM WAS PROJECTED TO COST $196 MILLION OVER FOUR YEARS BUT WITH CURRENT ENROLLMENT HAS ALREADY EXPLODED TO COST AN ESTIMATED $550 MILLION. HE SAID “OUR COUNTIES, SCHOOLS, NURSING HOMES ARE BRACING FOR CUTS, YET WE’RE SPENDING MORE THAN HALF A BILLION DOLLARS TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTH INSURANCE TO PEOPLE WHO SHOULDN’T BE HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE.” HE ALSO NOTED THE NUMBERS HAD NOT BEEN MADE PUBLIC, BUT WERE ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER REPEATED REQUESTS.
THE MINNESOTA HOUSE PASSED THE 2025 AGRICULTURE BUDGET BILL, PROVIDING AN EXTRA $17 MILLION FOR THE AG BUDGET. SOME OF THE “WINS” THEY ARE HAPPY WITH ARE FUDNING FOR LOCAL FOOD PURCHASING AND FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WORKER PROTECTIONS, SECURED RETAIL TESTING FOR MILK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS, AND AN INCREASE TO THE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.
THERE IS A ROSEAU COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION THIS SATURDAY, WITH A DROP OFF LOCATION IN WARROAD. PAINTS, CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES AND A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER MATERIALS CAN BE DROPPED AT THE WARROAD CITY SHOP BETWEEN 9AM-NOON.
AGAIN, THIS SATURDAY IS A FREE ENTRY DAY AT MINNESOTA STATE PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS. THE WEATHER FORECAST LOOKS GOOD TO GET OUT AND EXPLORE, EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PARK PERMIT.
A 98TH MEETING OF THE ROSEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS THURSDAY, MAY 1 AT THE CITY CENTER. THERE IS A 5 PM MEAL THAT COMES WITH A TICKET COST, BUT THAT IS OPTIONAL. YOU CAN STILL ATTEND THE MEETING AND PRESENTATION THAT FOLLOW FOR NO COST. TO REGISTER, CALL 218-463-1918, REGISTER ONLINE, OR STOP AT THE MUSEUM IN PERSON.
BEAR HUNTERS HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 2 TO APPLY FOR A BEAR HUNTING LICENSE IN MINNESOTA, WITH 4605 AVAILABLE. THAT SEASON BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1.
A Funeral Service for Conrad D. Wallace of Warroad, MN will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Warroad Senior Living Center Chapel in Warroad, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Conrad passed away at the age of 84.
Elizabeth Santl, 88, passed away on April 13th at the McIntosh Senior Living Center in McIntosh, Minnesota. A Memorial Service for Liz will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00AM at Riverside Lutheran Church in Wannaska. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Wannaska.
A Funeral Service for Kurt W. Wojchowski of Greenbush, MN will be held on Monday, April 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oiland Lutheran Church in rural Greenbush. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27th 2025 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN from 5-7PM with a prayer service at 7PM. Interment will take place at Oiland Cemetery.
Kurt passed away at the age of 53.
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