LAST WEEK, LAWYERS FOR JORGE LUIS BENITEZ-ESTREMERA THAT THEY INTEND TO RELY UPON A DEFENSE OF MENTAL ILLNESS OR DEFICIENCY IN HIS MURDER TRIAL. HE IS THE MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING 61-YEAR OLD STEPHEN OPDAHL OF OKLEE OUTSIDE OF DIGI-KEY IN THIEF RIVER FALLS IN MAY OF LAST YEAR. HE IS CHARGED WITH PREMEDITATED FIRST DEGREE MURDER, AND SECOND DEGREE MURDER WITH INTENT.
THOSE AT THE THIEF RIVER FALLS AIRPORT ARE EXCITED AT THE ADDED OPTION OF INTERLINE AGREEMENTS, MEANING YOU CAN NOW BOOK YOUR CONNECTING FLIGHTS TOGETHER, INSTEAD OF THE THIEF RIVER FALLS-MINNEAPOLIS PORTION BEING A SEPARATE PURCHASE, AND BAGS WILL TRANSFER FROM ONE FLIGHT TO THE OTHER SEAMLESSLY. IT ALSO MEANS THOSE FLIGHTS, WHEN PART OF A CONNECTION, WILL SHOW UP WITH EXPEDIA, TRAVELOCITY, AND OTHER TRAVEL SITES.
ANGLER SWERE STOPPED THIS WEEK COMING THROUGH THE ROSEAU PORT OF ENTRY WITH AN OVER LIMIT OF WALLEYE AS THEY WERE COMING BACK FROM THE NORTHWEST ANGLE. MORE CHAOS CONTINUED ON UPPER RED LAKE WHERE TWO SEPARATE REPORTS OF VEHICLES GOING THROUGH THE ICE WERE MADE. EVERYONE MADE IT OFF THE ICE SAFELY.
THERE IS ONE MORE DATE OF YOUTH SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSES, THAT IS TOMORROW IN WARROAD. YOU WOULD HAVE TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE PORTION OF THE COURSE BEFORE ATTENDING THAT IN PERSON SESSION. INFO IS AVAILABLE AT THE DNR WEBSITE.
THERE IS AN UPCOMING FIREARMS SAFETY CLASS THAT WILL BE OFFERED IN ROSEAU, BEGINNING IN EARLY MARCH. MORE INFORMATION AND PREREGISTRATION AND CAN BE FOUND AT COAST TRUE VALUE IN ROSEAU.
James “Jim” Novotny, age 72, of Roseau, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday February 15, 2024, at the American Legion Post #24 in Roseau, MN. The Honor Guard Salute will be at 4 pm.
THE ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD IS MEETING THIS MORNING. THE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IS EXPECTED TO CALL FOR BIDS ON A NUMBER OF 2024 PROJECTS.
Last modified: 02/13/2024
