Lake of the Woods Brewing Company has announced that its Warroad taproom will close at the end of this week, with Friday, February 7, being its final day of operation. The company will continue to operate taprooms in Winnipeg and Kenora. Owners say a plan is already in place for the Warroad building, but details have not yet been released.
A Roosevelt couple will serve no jail time after pleading guilty to negligently storing loaded firearms in a manner that allowed their children access, resulting in the death of one child. The tragic incident occurred September 4.
During what had originally been scheduled as omnibus hearings on Monday, Danielle Elizabeth Stewart, 39, and Theodore Charles Stewart, 42, pleaded guilty to gross misdemeanor negligent storage of loaded firearms. They were each sentenced to 364 days in jail, stayed for two years of unsupervised probation. During that time, they are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Investigators found 34 firearms in the Stewart residence. One was secured, while the remaining 33 were located in areas easily accessible to the family’s five children. Authorities say the incident involved an accidental discharge after the children obtained a loaded firearm and tossed it onto a bed.
After three consecutive years of cancellations due to poor snow conditions, organizers of the Goodridge-Grygla 500 announced that this year’s race will move forward. The event is scheduled for February 14 and 15, though organizers say modifications may be necessary if snow conditions do not improve.
The Roseau City Council has been informed that Equity Builders will not complete work on the Memorial Arena roof project, citing issues with subcontractors. Equity Builders, the general contractor, has stated it will not pay its subcontractors and reportedly does not have insurance or a current contractor’s license.
The company has proposed transferring the project to another contractor that reportedly has ties to Equity Builders. The city council plans to turn the matter over to Old Republic, the project’s performance bond holder. The city has already paid Equity Builders $875,000.
An investigation is complete into the death of Kevin Sele of Karlstad. iNewz.TV reports that Minnesota vital records list the official cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
The incident occurred in early November under unusual circumstances. Sele had called 911 to report an intruder in his home. Dispatchers then heard a gunshot, and Sele stopped responding. Multiple agencies responded and participated in the investigation.
Citizens State Bank is partnering with USA Realty to host an educational class on homeownership. The class will be held February 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Roseau City Center. It is open to anyone interested in learning more about the home-buying process, from beginners to those actively shopping for a home.
Out-of-precinct caucuses held Tuesday showed Lisa Demuth emerging as the leading Republican candidate in early polling for next year’s governor’s race. Demuth received roughly 25 percent more support than Kendall Qualls, who placed second, followed by Mike Lindell.
Democrats did not release specific numbers but acknowledged that Amy Klobuchar is currently their leading candidate. Early polling from KSTP-TV indicates Klobuchar would hold a narrow lead over any of the top Republican contenders.
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