THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES HAS RECOGNIZED REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BURKEL (R-BADGER), ALONG WITH 27 OTHER STATE LAWMAKERS, AS 2025 LEGISLATORS OF DISTINCTION. IT RECOGNIZES THEIR EFFORTS FOR AIDING MINNESOTA CITIES DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
BURKEL HAD WORKED TO ALLEVIATE THE LOCAL TAX BURDEN FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PROJECTS. THE INITIAL BILL FAILED, BUT IT DID PAVE THE WAY FOR A NEW LAW THAT REQUIRED THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVISE IT’S LOCAL COST PARTICIPATION POLICY.
A 41-YEAR OLD MAN FROM GRAFTON, NORTH DAKOTA DROWNED IN CASS LAKE ON SUNDAY. THE INVESTIGATION STATES THAT THE MAN HAD EXITED THE PONTOON, INTO THE LAKE, TO ATTEMPT TO WORK ON A BOAT MOTOR PROBLEM, BUT WENT UNDER AND DID NOT RESURFACE. JUVENILES ON THE BOAT ATTEMPTED TO THROW HIM A LIFE JACKET BUT HIGH WINDS CAUSED THEM TO DRIFT AWAY. THAT BOAT WAS INTERCEPTED BY OTHER BOATERS AND THE 911 CALL WAS PLACED. THE BODY WAS RECOVERED ABOUT 2 HOURS AFTER RECEIVING THAT CALL.
DNR CONSERVATION OFFICER REPORTS FOR THE WEEK SHOWED ONLY TYPICAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN FOR ANGLERS AND RIDERS OF ATV’S AND OTHER VEHICLES. THEY REMIND EVERYONE OF SAFE RIDING PRACTICES, ESPECIALLY HELMETS FOR CHILDREN. A NUMBER OF OFFICERS ASSISTED WITH INSTRUCTION AT CAMP RIPLEY, FIREARMS SAFETY CLASSES, AND 4-H DEMONSTRATIONS.
A BACK TO SCHOOL ORIENTATION FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WILL BE OF THE ROSEAU SCHOOL WILL BE AUGUST 27TH FROM 4-8 PM. TEACHERS WILL BE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS FOR AN INFORMAL MEET AND GREET, 6-12 GRADE STUDENTS WILL HAVE AN ORIENTATION MEETING AT 6:45 IN THE AUXILIARY GYM, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD WILL SERVE A MEAL FROM 4-6.
THE GOODRIDGE SCHOOL HAS A SIMILAR EVENT FOR TOMORROW, STARTING AT 4:15, WITH A MORE STRUCTURED TIME FOR EACH GRADE. 7TH GRADE STUDENTS, OR NEW STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-12, HAVE A 6:45 ORIENTATION. THEIR SCHOOL BOARD IS ALSO GRILLING AND SERVING DINNER.
THE ROSEAU SCHOOL POSTED YESTERDAY THAT THEY HAVE MAILED THE CARDS THAT WILL REVEAL AN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT. LOOK FOR THAT TO ARRIVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS WEEK.
THE ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD MEETS TODAY IN THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING.
PRACTICES BEGAN THIS WEEK FOR HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. IN ROSEAU, BECKY HAYDEN IS BACK WITH THE VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM, RANDY NELSON HAS CROSS COUNTRY AND JEFF SWANSON HAS TENNIS. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF NEW HEAD COACHES, DESPITE NOT NECESSARILY BEING NEW FACES. ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR KEY HAYDEN…
THIS THURSDAY AT THE GAZEBO IN ROSEAU, IT IS A LOCAL TALENT CONTEST THAT WILL ENTERTAIN FOR THE EVENING. THAT WILL BEGIN AT THE USUAL TIME OF 6:30.
RENEE RICE HAS RECEIVED A PROMOTION AT MARVIN AND WILL NOW BE THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND CULTURE. SHE WAS MOST RECENTLY THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS. SHE JOINED MARVIN IN 2021. SHE WILL BE BASED AT THE HEADQUARTERS IN WARROAD.
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