YESTERDAY A PROJECT ON THE NORLAND ROAD WAS COMPLETED AND THE ROAD WAS RE-OPENED FOR TRAFFIC. THEY ONCE AGAIN THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR PATIENCE AS THE PROJECT DID TAKE LONGER THAN EXPECTED.
THE MINNESOTA MAIN FIREARMS DEER SEASON OPENS THIS WEEKEND, WITH IT, COMES ANOTHER DIVA DAY IN ROSEAU. THEY’LL HAVE VENDORS AND EVENTS AT THE ROSEAU CITY CENTER FROM 10-3, WITH DOOR PRIZES, A LUNCH AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE, AND IT’S FREE ADMISSION. THERE IS ALSO A DIAMONDS AND DESIGNER PURSE BINGO AT THE ROSEAU AMERICAN LEGION ON THE 2ND WEEKEND (NOVEMBER 11).
MADE AVAILABLE TO MEDIA OUTLETS ON MONDAY, FARGO POLICE OFFICER ZACH ROBINSON TOLD HIS STORY IN A 57 MINUTE INTERVIEW, RECORDED BY THE FARGO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE. HE WAS OFFICER TOOK DOWN THE SHOOTER IN FARGO THAT WAS PLANNING A MASS SHOOTING, AND KILLED AN OFFICER AND INJURED TWO OTHERS. HE SAID HE “DID WHAT HE WAS TRAINED TO DO” WAS THANKFUL HE WASN’T STANDING WITH HIS FELLOW OFFICERS AT THE TIME, AND THAT MEMORIES OF THE EVENTS STILL HAUNT HIM DAILY.
AUTHORITIES SAY THAT ICY ROAD CONDITIONS LED THE ONE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT THAT KILLED A 5-YEAR OLD IN ST LOUIS COUNTY ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON. IT HAPPENED NEAR MARKHAM, ABOUT 45 MINUTES NORTH OF DULUTH. AN ADULT DRIVER AND ANOTHER CHILD ESCAPED WITH MINOR INJURIES.
AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF SCARCITY, HUNTING AMMUNITION SHORTAGES IN ALMOST ALL CALIBERS HAVE EASED THIS YEAR. THE PANDEMIC, SHUTDOWNS, BANKRUPTCIES AND HOARDING HAD ALL CONTRIBUTED TO THOSE SHORTAGES.
A FORMER WEST FARGO PRINCIPAL THAT WAS ARRESTED IN AUGUST ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND OTHER CHARGES IS NOW FACING A NEW CHARGE. THE CHARGES FROM AUGUST, ACCORDING TO POLICE, DID NOT INVOLVE ANYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN WEST FARGO SCHOOLS OR WITH THOSE STUDENTS, BUT NOW A NEW ALLEGATION HAS COME FORWARD THAT DOES INVOLVE A FAMILY THAT ATTENDED THOSE SCHOOLS.
The AgriBank District Farm Credit Council (ADFCC) has recognized U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) with its 2023 Friend of Farm Credit Award. Fischbach, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and former member of the House Agriculture Committee, received the award for her critical leadership to preserve and support the well-being of agriculture and rural communities across the country. The ADFCC represents Farm Credit farmers and ranchers in a 15-state area from Wyoming to Ohio and Minnesota to Arkansas. About half the nation’s cropland is located within the AgriBank District.
A Funeral Service for Layln Monsrud of Wannaska, MN willbe held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:00AM at Riverside Lutheran Church in Wannaska. Visitation will be held at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 5-7PM. Interment will be held at a later date.
Military rites will be provided by the Roseau Memorial Honor Guard.
Layln was 88 years old.
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