The Roseau Times-Region this week highlighted a unique opportunity to get married this Valentine’s Day. District Court Judge Michael Grover will be offering free wedding ceremonies at the Roseau County Courthouse this Friday, February 13, starting at 1:30 in the afternoon. Couples simply need to have a marriage license. Judge Grover can provide the vows for a traditional ceremony, or couples may write their own. Necessary witnesses can be courthouse personnel, though couples are also welcome to bring their own witnesses, family, and friends. Interested couples can call 463-2541 to register.
Roseau Community Development Coordinator Todd Peterson told the City Council he is expecting delivery of the structure for the pedestrian bridge across the Roseau River to arrive next month. The walking bridge will be located at 3rd Avenue Northeast, north of Highway 11, near the site of the former dam. Mayor Dan Fabian said last week they are hoping a fishing pier and other elements can be added to that area, and he expects it to be a welcome addition. He also noted that more than one million dollars in grant funding has been secured for improvements at the city park this year.
Audio clip: Roseau Mayor Dan Fabian
The Badger School Board will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. for its regular February meeting.
Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farm Program, which honors Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2.
Qualifying families will receive a commemorative certificate signed by the Governor of Minnesota, the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the President of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, along with an outdoor sign. Recipients will be announced in April. Applications are available at fbmn.org. For more information, contact Pam at 651-768-2111. Century Farm Program applications are also open.
Roseau County graduating seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education in any area of fine arts are encouraged to apply for a Roseau Area Arts Association scholarship. Students from Roseau, Warroad, Badger, or Greenbush who will graduate this year should see their high school guidance counselors for information and application forms. The Roseau Area Arts Association has awarded $750 scholarships annually for the past several years to local aspiring artists. The application deadline is April 3.
Last modified: 02/10/2026
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