The Roseau City Council has been informed by Equity Builders that it will not complete work on the Memorial Arena roof due to issues with subcontractors, among other concerns. Equity Builders, the general contractor on the project, has said it will not pay its subcontractors. The company reportedly has no insurance and no current contractor’s license. Equity Builders wants to turn the work over to another company that reportedly has ties to Equity. The City Council intends to turn the issue over to Old Republic, the 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 show the official cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. The circumstances surrounding the death in early November were unusual, as Sele had called 911 to report an intruder in the home. The operator then heard a gunshot, and Sele stopped responding. Multiple agencies were called to the scene and continued through the investigation.
Work does continue on the Circle K convenience store in Roseau, and it has officially opened. The regular fuel pumps and the inside of the store are now ready for customers.
A project at the Marshall County Jail in Warren is nearing completion but remains closed as final finishing touches are being completed. Dispatch has been able to move back into its original space. The $35 million project will increase capacity by 250 inmates and add a modern medical unit, space for mental health care, and improved areas for jail staff. The Pennington County Jail has been housing inmates during the closure.
The Badger School is hosting a father-daughter dance this Friday evening. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Snacks and refreshments are included, and the cost is $5 per family.
There is a meeting for parents of seventh-grade students at Warroad School this evening at 7 p.m. The meeting will focus on the class trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and will take place in the school theater.
Over the next four months, Minnesota officials say they will visit and revalidate every Medicaid service provider within the 13 provider categories considered high-risk for fraud, waste, and abuse. The process will involve recruiting 168 current state employees to conduct site visits. This step follows several other actions taken by the Department of Human Services to prevent and address fraud, waste, and abuse involving Medicaid, known in Minnesota as Medical Assistance.
Representative Michelle Fischbach recently held a virtual meeting with police chiefs from across the district to discuss the importance of coordination between federal and local law enforcement. While federal agencies have a legitimate role in enforcing the nation’s laws, a lack of communication with local departments can create unnecessary operational challenges for officers. By pushing for clear protocols and transparency, Fischbach says local police can be better supported and ensured they are not left in the dark while doing their vital work.
Last modified: 02/05/2026
