An 82-year-old Baudette woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Highway 11 east of Roseau.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Barbara Welberg of Baudette suffered fatal injuries when the vehicles collided in Spruce Township at about 3:30pm Friday. Authorities say Welberg was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

The other driver, 43-year-old Shauna Dokken of Roseau, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to LifeCare Medical Center. The State Patrol reported the roadway was dry when the crash occurred and have not reported on what other controlled substance might have been at play.

Following the crash, Dokken was listed in custody at the Roseau County Jail on possible pending charges. Those include operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, first-degree driving while impaired within three years of a prior incident, and criminal vehicular homicide while operating a vehicle in a grossly negligent manner.

Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and charges have not been announced as of the latest report.

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is calling on the United States Postal Service to reconsider planned mail service changes that could slow newspaper delivery across rural Minnesota. Klobuchar says the Postal Service’s new Regional Transportation Optimization plan would eliminate end-of-day mail collection at many post offices and lower delivery standards, especially in smaller communities. 

Newspapers like the Kittson County Enterprise and northeastern Minnesota’s Timberjay say some subscribers could see their papers arrive at least a day later. Klobuchar says local newspapers remain critical in northwest Minnesota, keeping residents informed on weather, school sports, and local government, and warns the changes could worsen the spread of rural “news deserts.”

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new fundraising campaign that could benefit communities across Lake of the Woods County. U.S. Steel has become the first local company to contribute, donating 15-thousand dollars toward United Way’s goal of raising an additional 600-thousand dollars this year.

United Way leaders say the organization has supported families and nonprofits in northeastern Minnesota since 1966, including services in Lake of the Woods County. Executive Director Erin Shay says every donation helps ensure future support for local programs, emergency needs, and community partnerships throughout the region.

Minnesota canola acreage is expected to hold steady in 2026, and that’s welcome news for farmers across northwest Minnesota, including here in Roseau County where canola remains an important crop for many producers.

According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota farmers are expected to plant 115-thousand acres of canola this year — unchanged from 2025 levels. While the state total remains flat, canola continues to play a major role in the local ag economy across northern Minnesota and the Red River Valley region.

Nationally, canola acreage is projected to rise by 15 percent, with major increases expected in neighboring North Dakota along with several western states. Analysts say the increase reflects strong market demand and favorable conditions for canola producers.

Local growers will now be watching spring conditions and market prices closely as the 2026 growing season continues across Roseau County and the surrounding area.

Jam Night returns to Warroad RiverPlace this Thursday, May 28, bringing another evening of live local music and community entertainment to downtown Warroad. The open mic portion of the night begins at 5:30 p.m. and is already fully booked with performers from around the area, but the public is encouraged to attend, listen, and support local musicians.

An acoustic open jam will follow at 7 p.m., giving musicians of all skill levels the chance to join in. Participants are welcome to bring an instrument and play along, with no advance registration required.

Organizers say the monthly Jam Nights have become a popular gathering spot for music lovers, featuring everything from country and folk to classic rock and original songs in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. More information about the event and other upcoming programs can be found at Warroad RiverPlace.

By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc.

Roseau, Minn — Scam artists are becoming more sophisticated in 2026, and northern Minnesota farmers are being reminded to stay alert as utility and financial scams continue to target rural communities. Utility cooperatives across the country are reminding customers that scammers are now using fake caller IDs, text messages, and even AI generated voices to sound more convincing.

Ryan Severson with Roseau Electric Cooperative says scammers have used a similar tactic to scam their customers but it has gotten increasingly harder to recognize.

Severson says there are several warning signs farmers and rural residents should watch for if they receive suspicious calls, emails, or text messages asking for information..

Roseau Electric officials remind members, you should always contact the co-op directly if something seems suspicious. More scam prevention tips and cooperative updates can also be found in the May edition of Roseau Electric Co-op’s “Volts & Views” newsletter available throughthe Roseau Electric Co-op website.

Oftentimes, when you hear people talk about the career opportunities that robotics opens to students, people often mention the engineering or manufacturing sector. However, the work sector that often gets overlooked in this discussion is the ag sector. Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference President Matt Wendland says robotics teaches students a number of different skills that are very relevant to the agriculture sector today. 

You can listen to the full conversation with Matt Wendland:

Minnesota health officials are warning consumers not to use tnvitamins brand moringa leaf powder capsules sold on Amazon after two new Salmonella cases were confirmed in the state this spring. The illnesses are tied to an ongoing multistate outbreak linked to moringa-based dietary supplements that has already sickened nearly 100 people nationwide and hospitalized 26. Officials say the newly identified capsules contain the same moringa leaf ingredient connected to earlier cases. Symptoms of Salmonella can include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. More information is available from the Minnesota Department of Health at health.state.mn.us and from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov