By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | June 18, 2025
Warroad, MINN. – Warroad School Board met in regulars session Tuesday morning at Warroad High School. The biggest point of discussion was a new levy that will help the Warroad schools. KQ92 and KRWB News spoke with Dr. Shawn Yates who tells us more.
Yates continues with what the Board is looking at when it comes to providing new technology to students.
Yates also comments on how the technology will not only be used for students but how this will be used appropriately by the whole school.
The vote will be in November. KQ92 and KRWB will follow this story closely as more board meetings continue this year.
By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | June 18, 2025
Warroad, MINN. – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Donna K. Dixon. This seat will be chambered in Roseau, MN in Roseau County.
The application process is now open for these vacancies. The commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents and services to Minnesota’s judicial system. Per statute, the commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.
Individuals wishing to apply may request an application by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor via e-mail at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us. Application materials are due by 4:00 pm on July 14 and should be addressed to the chair of the commission, Erin Sindberg Porter. The commission expects to hold interviews in August. For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit the Governor’s Judicial Appointments webpage.
By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | June 20, 2025
Roseau, MINN. – The Roseau Sanitation Department is excited to announce that it will be implementing new trash carts for garbage collection beginning this summer. The uniform city supplied carts will replace all private trash cans for the collection of city garbage. Each residence will be issued one new 95 gallon cart.
All garbage must be placed in the new cart for collection including breaking down boxes and other larger items to fit into the carts. No garbage that is outside of the cart will be picked up by city staff. Residents are reminded that certain recyclable items can be brought to the recycle bins located on the north side of the County Courthouse campus to reduce the amount of garbage collection.
The new carts are designed to be lifted by an automated hydraulic lifter on the garbage truck. This provides increased safety to our garbage truck operators. The city has approved a $3/month garbage rate increase to cover the cost of the new carts.
The Sanitation Department reminds residents that it is illegal to place trash generated outside of the city into city trash collection either in residential garbage collection or unauthorized dumping in any commercial dumpster. The placement of garbage generated from outside the city in city garbage is illegal and punishable with fines up to $300. Illegal trash dumping increases the costs of garbage collection for all city residents and curbing the practice will keep your garbage rates more affordable.
City of Roseau residents using these trash cans are reminded that these trash carts should be placed at the usual pick-up spot on their designated pick-up day, then brought back to the homeowner’s residence and out of the paths for traffic or walking after collection.
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This story was edited on July 7, 2025 to include new details regarding The City of Roseau’s Trash Cart Program.
By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | June 18, 2025
Warroad, MINN. – Lake of the Woods has added one more option for boat towing services if boat owners encounter problems on the water. TowBoat US 24/7 just added its second on-the-water towing and assistance service on the Lake, this one in the Rocky Point area on the west side of the lake.
Captain Doug and Melanie Nelson of Baudette, Minnesota opened TowBoatUS Rocky Point to provide professional towing, battery jump, soft ungrounding, and fuel drop-off services. TowBoat US has a network of more than 300 ports nationwide.
The Nelsons opened their first Lake of the Woods port, TowBoatUS Lake of the Woods, two years ago in Baudette. In a news release, Doug Nelson said that it’s all about being in the right places where people need them, and opening this new location will provide faster response times to those on the water.
By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | June 13, 2025
Warroad, MINN. – The Holiday gas station under construction in Warroad will officially be taken down by the end of next week. R&J News spoke with Angie Brodshaug, District Manager for Circle K stores about progress on construction, and the new advancements the gas station will have including a new walk-in drink cooler.
The Holiday station in Warroad isn’t the only one with changes coming, Brodshaug tells us more
With both new stores having a pop cave being inserted in, we asked Brodshaug the idea behind the cave and purpose it serves
KQ92 and KRWB will continue to follow these stories closely as demolition begins, and renovations continue in Warroad, while the closing date is less than a month away in Roseau.
By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | June 10, 2025
WARROAD, MINN. – Warroad City Council met in regular session Monday. An update was given by Mayor Tom Goldsmith on the construction on Highway 11 including the new roundabout as well the bridge.
Mayor Goldsmith also spoke on a motion that was upheld to increase parking at the airport.
Matt Rachuy, Warroad Municipal Airport manager, said current work, including a track seal and runway apron repairs, is expected to be completed by Sept. 14, 2025. Planning for a new taxiway is underway, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
KQ92 and KRWB will continue to follow city council meetings as well as any updates on the construction in Warroad.
This story has been updated Sept. 10, 2025, to include comments from Warroad Municipal Airport Manager Matt Rachuy on current runway work and future taxiway plans.
The Highway 11 construction project for the Roundabout on Cedar Avenue and Highway 11 in Warroad, as well as one half of the Highway 11 bridge was slated to begin on Tuesday, May 27th. Detailed maps, and general information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s website, DOT.state.mn.us R & J Broadcasting was able to catch up with Warroad Mayor Tom Goldsmith at Tuesday’s City Council meeting to discuss some of the construction, as well as the local Safe Harbor/Marina Project in Warroad.
When asked on how the City of Warroad was working with MNDOT, and what kind of communications could be expected from the city regarding this project, the mayor responded:
Moving on to the Marina project: the Warroad Safe Harbor Dredging Project began in 2024, and its first segment was completed in Mid-September according to VEIT, the contracting company hired to do the initial dredging work. A 1,500 foot long by 30 foot wide channel was created by dredging over 14,000 square cubic feet of clay, laying the groundwork for future development of a new Marina in Warroad.
We asked Mayor Goldsmith what people can expect to see from the next phases of the Marina project in Warroad:
When pressed about a timeline, Mayor Goldsmith had this to say:
Where can those who live in, or plan to visit Warroad, go to find more information about the Marina project?
Are there any foreseeable adjustments in the future due to this project that locals should be aware or prepared for?
What kind of impact are we anticipating the installation of this new Marina is going to have on Warroad and area businesses?
KQ92 and KRWB News will continue to follow the story.
Warroad Heritages Center and Museum will hold their second annual History on Tap this Thursday at Lake of the Woods Brewing Company. This year will hold a history on the fires of Warroad. A look back at some of the most interesting fires taken place in Warroad over the years and shaped the city of Warroad. A research presentation will be made by Warroad Heritages Center and Museum director Brady Swanson, who conducted the research for this presentation.
He discusses more details and background on the presentation and history on Tap itself
He also mentions what the decision making process is like when deciding on a topic to research
History on Tap event featuring the Warroad fires presentation is tomorrow night at 6pm at Lake of the Woods Brewing Company and the event is free to the community.
