Warroad Town Hall Meeting 8-5-25

By Dan DeMolee – R & J Broadcasting | August 6th, 2025

Warroad, MINN. – A Warroad Community Development quarterly meeting was held at the High School Theater last evening (Tue). Presenters included WCD Executive Director Sarah Carling, Mayor Tom Goldsmith, Cole Nelson, MNDOT project coordinator; council member Kevin Thompson and others. 

The highlight of the evening was a tribute to former Mayor Bob Marvin, for his 30 years of service.  After a powerpoint covering his years as mayor  and a video filled with thank yous was shown he  received a standing ovation at the end of the ceremony. Council member Thompson, who has served on the council for 27 years reflected on Mayor Marvin’s tenure. 

Bob and his wife Loralee were both presented with plaques recognizing their commitment and service to the community. 

Carling addressed those in attendance and shared a number of topics. One that she is particularly excited about is a new Warroad Website.

The current Mayor addressed those in attendance highlighting the Regional Park and Marina progress and financing.  

Cole Nelson was asked about the progress of construction projects in Warroad.

Nelson said he has received both positive and negative comments about the new round about.

Listen to KQ92 and Northern Star KRWB news for future updates.

Roseau City Council 8-4-25

By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | August 6, 2025

Roseau, MINN. – Roseau City Council met in regular session Monday at Roseau City Hall in the Roseau Public Library. Councilmembers talked at length about a number of topics, but the longest discussion was about the Roseau Youth Hockey Renewal Agreement. KQ92 and KRWB spoke with Mayor Dan Fabian about the Youth Hockey Agreement discussion and what the plan will be for the council moving forward.

We also asked Fabian about the disagreement between council members on the 1 or 2 year renewal and how the council decided on a 2 year renewal.

Construction on Highway 11 is a big summer topic in Warroad and Roseau. Fabian provided an update on construction and what a timeline looks like for completion.

City Council stories and more area news is always available at kq92.com.

4-H Recap from Roseau County Fair

By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | August 2, 2025

Roseau, MINN. – KQ92 and KRWB News was able to catch up with University of Minnesota Extension Youth Development Educator Kelsey Berger, who was at the Roseau County Fair last week and we got a recap on 4-H numbers from last week and a number of ice cream cones sold from the 4-H Dairy Bar.

Berger discussed a forgotten element of the 4-H competitions and how judges score

Berger also mentions the contestants who moved on to the Minnesota State Fair and what things look like for them now. 

The Minnesota State Fair begins Thursday, August 21st and ends September 1st.

Warroad City Council 7-28-25

By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | July 30, 2025

Warroad, MINN. – Warroad City Council met in regular session Monday night at the city building. KQ92 and KRWB was able to speak with MNDOT’s Construction Project Engineer, Cody Nelson, who was present at the meeting to provide an update on construction and he updates us on what changes are occurring this week and over the next month.

Nelson also commented on the Highway 11 bridge project and what progress has been coming along there.

KQ92 and KRWB will continue to provide updates from City Council and construction projects this summer.

Marty Howes Talks National Conference

By Dan DeMolee – KQ92-KRWB | July 28, 2025

Roseau, MINN. – Roseau County Veterans Service Officer Marty Howes sat down with KQ92 and KRWB Radio for a community conversation on Friday, July 25. He recently returned from the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers Annual Conference and training in Kentucky and shared his thoughts with our listeners:

Howes also had the opportunity to hear from inspiring guest speakers, such as Navy Seal Jason Redman and Jessica Lynch (a POW). He noted that to hear their stories and about their sacrifices was remarkable.

He spoke on the PACT Act which addresses toxic exposures, including burn pits, Agent Orange, and radiation:

Howes explained more on the program and also shared information about TERA:

Veterans have the option of coming directly to his office to get registered for benefits or they can go online, Howes explains:

If you have any questions on any of these topics, Howes invites you to stop by the VA Office in the Courthouse Building in Roseau, Room 120 or contact him at his office phone: 218-463-3308 or cell: 218-469-1974.

Another meet and greet is tentatively scheduled for September/October timeframe in Roseau. Don’t forget to tune in daily to KQ92 And the Northern Star 1410 AM for all your local news!

Minnesota DNR Selects Bear Hunter Licenses

Minnesota DNR Release – Bear hunters who entered the license lottery should be on the lookout for selection on the Minnesota DNR website. Check to see if you have been selected on the DNR website or you can keep an eye on your mail for notification you may have received from the DNR. 

If you were selected, there is a deadline of this coming Friday, August 1, which is a deadline to purchase that license. any lottery winners that have been selected but do not claim theirs will become available to any eligible person on Wednesday, August 6th at Noon.

Bemidji State University Set to Begin Deer Survey this Fall at Fond Du Lac Reservation

By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | July 24, 2025

Cloquet, MINN. – Starting this fall, a team of Bemidji State University researchers will perform the first formal survey of deer populations on Minnesota’s Fond Du Lac Reservation. The work is part of exploratory research being done by the Fond Du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa for its initiative to restore elk to the region’s environment. The study is funded by a 1.4 million dollar grant from Minnesota’s environment and natural resources trust fund, enshrined in the state’s constitution to support projects meant to protect, conserve, preserve and enhance Minnesota’s natural resources. BSU graduate researchers will be led by Dr. Jacob Haus, Associate professor of biology.

Roseau County Fair Board Updates

By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | July 24, 2025

Roseau, MINN. – KQ92 was live at the Roseau county fair yesterday and we were able to talk with several county fair board members including Richard Magnusson who had this to say about the fair

And longtime Roseau county fair board member Pat Novacek who talked at length of the fair this year.

Novacek also talked about what has improved at the fair safety wise and how safety for all continues to be a priority at the fair.

Reminder to keep yourself and those around you safe while at the fair the rest of the week.

Sugarbeet Growing Season Update

By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | July 23, 2025

Red River Vally, MINN. –The Sugarbeet Growing Season continues to progress in the Red River Valley, and sample pulling is expected to start soon for American Crystal Sugar. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar, who tells us how the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Crop is looking.

While there isn’t a lot of Root Rot being reported, Hastings says there is a significant amount of Cercospora being reported.

American Crystal Sugar will begin pulling samples during “week zero” which begins Monday July 28th. For more agricultural news, go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.

Red Lake County Cooperative Falls Victim to Wire Fraud

By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | July 22, 2025

Polk County, MINN. – By Graham Scher A Great Falls, Montana, Woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to theft for stealing over $500,000 from Red Lake County Cooperative Inc., by wire fraud. 56-year-old Stephanie Nipp gave an Alford plea to the crime, maintaining innocence, but acknowledging that enough evidence to be found guilty in court. Alford pleas are often given by someone who wants the benefit of a plea agreement, however none is filed in Nipp’s case.

The prosecution filed a notice of intention to seek an aggravated sentence. Nipp faces a maximum of 20 years for the crime, though depending on criminal history, recommends 21-68 months. She was arrested in January and placed on 5 million bond, later reduced to 1 million.