By Graham Scher – R&J Broadcasting, Inc. | Tuesday, July 14, 2026
ROSEAU, Minn. — A Roseau man was injured in a crash Monday afternoon on Roseau County Road 9 in rural Roseau County.
According to a crash report from the Minnesota State Patrol, 70-year-old Mitchel John Roggenbuck was driving northbound on Roseau County Road 9, just north of County Road 4 in Mickinock Township, when the SUV vaulted over a field approach and rolled into the west ditch.
The State Patrol says that Roggenbuck was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, though he sustained non-life-threatening injuries and has been taken to LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau for treatment.
The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office, Roseau Fire Department and Roseau Ambulance all responded to the crash and continues to remind all residents to make sure they are to avoid serious injuries in the event of an accident. The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office, Roseau Fire Department and Roseau Ambulance all responded to the crash Monday afternoon.
The Wildlife Drive at Minnesota’s Roseau River Wildlife Management Area opens July 18th. The 27-mile self-guided route will be open July 18 through 26, and August 1, 2, 8 and 9. Visitors can explore wetland, woodland, brushland and grassland habitats while spotting trumpeter swans, loons, white pelicans, eagles and rare yellow rails.
Located 20 miles northwest of Roseau along the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, the area features 149 breeding bird species. Visitors may also encounter deer, black bears, wolves and moose. The wetland pools offer fishing opportunities along the dike roads. Access the drive from Roseau County Road 3, two miles south of WMA headquarters. For road conditions, maps and additional information, call 218-452-7610 or email roseauriver.wildlife@state.mn.us.
By Mani Souphom – R & J Broadcasting, Inc. | Tuesday, July 14, 2026
WARROAD, Minn. — On Monday evening, Warroad Mayor Tom Goldsmith, along with Warroad Chief of Police Wade Steinbring, swore in two new police officers to complete the city’s police squad. Warroad PD has been operating on a shortage for the past few months, and Mayor Goldsmith explained the challenges being resolved:
Officers Rylee Harbiger and Christopher Anselmo will provide crucial support to Warroad’s law enforcement, and Mayor Goldsmith stated he was excited to see young people stepping up:
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By Mani Souphom – R & J Broadcasting, Inc. | Tuesday, July 14, 2026
ROSEAU, Minn. — City officials are weighing two competing proposals for replacing the ice plant at Memorial Arena as they navigate ongoing delays with the facility’s roof repairs and work to secure funding for the project.
Roseau Community Development Coordinator Todd Peterson said the city currently has two options available for the ice plant and is carefully weighing their pros and cons:
Peterson explained what the committee will take into account when making their decision:
The proposals come from Modern Mechanical Ice Systems of Burnsville and Canadian-based CIMCO, with costs ranging from $1.8 million to $2.3 million.
Modern Mechanical has offered a turn-key package at $1.8 million that would include a self-contained building, with the city providing water, electricity and a concrete slab. The system features a carbon steel chiller and smaller modular ammonia compressors that are easier to monitor and control.
CIMCO has proposed a $2.3 million system that includes a titanium chiller and larger industrial-grade compressors similar to those currently on site. While more expensive, the CIMCO system offers an estimated 30-year lifespan compared to 15-20 years for the Modern Mechanical option. However, the CIMCO compressors require periodic overhauls that must be done on-site, while the Modern Mechanical system uses components that can be replaced more quickly despite higher parts costs.
Peterson noted the city could potentially reduce costs by constructing its own building for the CIMCO equipment at approximately $200,000, considerably less than the self-contained unit price.
On the arena roof front, contractors have informed the city that materials in the required color are not readily available, pushing potential completion to September. The project’s bonding company is currently working with city attorneys to finalize contract agreements.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Department of Iron Range Natural Resources and Rehabilitation, known as Shippo, has indicated it will accept a “substantially complete” status for the project and has sent a $250,000 check to help fund the remaining work.
City officials are expected to make a decision on the ice plant option in the coming weeks.
