The city of Roseau is the seat of government for Roseau County, Minnesota. The Roseau River runs through the center of the city, but there are otherwise no significant bodies of water in Roseau.
The Oakcrest Golf Course takes up a significant portion of southern Roseau, bordering on the river to the east.
The main routes through the city are Minnesota State Highways 11, 89, and 310, with Highway 310 intersecting Highways 11/89 just west of the center of the city, as Highways 11 and 89 are running together at that point. The Roseau Municipal Airport is northeast of the city. Roseau is about ten minutes from the Canadian border. The unincorporated community of Fox is about six miles west of Roseau, Malung is about six miles south-southeast, and Salol is ten miles to the east.
Polaris Industries was founded in Roseau in 1954, and still has engineering and manufacturing facilities there, although its corporate headquarters is now in Medina, Minnesota. The Polaris Experience Center, in Roseau, is a museum of Polaris products, including the second snowmobile ever made, and other products, such as ATVs, side-by-side vehicles, and motorcycles.
Roseau is situated in a part of the state where the coniferous forests give way to the prairies of the Red River Valley. The surrounding area includes tamarack bogs to the north, prairie to the west, and pine forests to the east.
Roseau City Park, situated on forty acres along the Roseau River in the southeastern part of the city, offers RV and tent camping sites, a playground area, boat launch, fishing pier, and other facilities.
Oakcrest Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course with a pro shop, bar and lounge area, putting green, and driving range.
Each summer, the Roseau County Fair is held in Roseau, which includes a parade, carnival, and several other contests and events.
The Roseau County Historical Society and Museum collects and exhibits items of significance to the heritage of the city and county, as well as publishing and promoting history books about Roseau County.
The Roseau Pioneer Farm and Village was created by the Roseau Lions Club in 1975, and later reorganized as a public non-profit organization. The farm serves as an agricultural museum.
The focus of this category is on the city of Roseau, Minnesota. Websites representing the city government or any other governmental agencies or departments, such as Roseau County, that are physically located in the city are appropriate for this category, as are Roseau businesses, schools, churches, organizations, or individuals in Roseau.
Recommended Resources
Go and Explore Roseau, Minnesota
The guide to the city and county of Roseau, Minnesota includes its snowmobile, ATV, and hiking trails, birding, day trips, and camping, golf, historical sites and museums, hunting and fishing opportunities, the Polaris Experience Center, recreational parks, the county fair, shopping opportunities, and special offers. Roseau hockey, area hotels and restaurants, and a calendar of events. A printed guide is available on request.
https://goroseau.com/
Polaris Industries was founded in Roseau, Minnesota. The 5,600 square foot facility hosts a variety of exhibits, from the second snowmobile ever made in 1956 to other products made by Polaris, such as ATVs, side-by-side vehicles, motorcycles, and others, mixing product displays with lifelike exhibits, enlarged photographs, video presentations, and even a mini-theater. Its location and hours of operation are published to the site.
https://www.polaris.com/en-us/polaris-experience-center/
The official municipal website features a calendar of community events, and an introduction to the mayor and city council, city staff, consultants, commissions, and boards. City departments and services are highlighted, and a community newsletter, announcements, and administrative contacts are included. A guide to local churches, community groups, health care facilities, and housing opportunities are included.
https://www.city.roseau.mn.us/
Consisting of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseau, Saint Mary’s in Badger, and Saint Philip’s in Roseau, each of these Catholic churches is highlighted, with their adult faith formation classes, youth ministries, parish retreats, and mass intentions, along with addresses, contacts, and announcements. The Catholic sacraments are discussed, and the parish pastoral and financial councils and committees are included.
https://roseaucatholic.org/
Serving the Roseau region, the public school district includes Roseau Elementary School and Roseau High School, both of which are featured here, with directions, school schedules, announcement, and contacts. Fee schedules, district leadership, a staff directory, a strategic plan, and employment opportunities are posted to the site. School facilities and special programs are discussed, and a student handbook is included.
https://www.roseau.k12.mn.us/
Held each summer, the Roseau County Fair is located at the fairgrounds at the city of Roseau, the county seat. A calendar of scheduled events for the upcoming fair is put forth, along with photographs from previous fairs, and an invitation is made for those who wish to enter their quilts, baked goods, flowers, woodwork, or other entries. Online registration is available, and sponsors are acknowledged.
https://roseaucountyfair.com/
Roseau County Historical Society
Established in 1927, the non-profit organization collects, preserves, and disseminates items of relevance to Roseau County history, through exhibits, a research center, and educational programs. Its location, hours, exhibits, programs and events are highlighted, along with membership and volunteer opportunities, and a gift shop offering calendars, plates, books, and other items for sale online.
https://roseaucohistoricalsociety.org/
South of the border with Manitoba, Canada, Roseau County is in northwestern Minnesota. The county seat is Roseau. County offices are highlighted, with their locations, office hours, and contacts. The county board of commissioners is introduced, a district map is displayed, and board meeting schedules and documents are included, along with property tax information, public notices, and an online atlas. School districts, townships, and communities in the county are profiled.
http://www.co.roseau.mn.us/
Roseau Pioneer Farm and Village
Created as an agricultural museum by the Roseau Lions Club in 1975, the Farm and Village were later reorganized as a public non-profit organization, with grants from the Lions Club, Roseau County, and the Hartz Foundation. A sketch of the farm showing the locations of the buildings is provided, along with photographs, a calendar of programs and events, and a guide to local lodging facilities. Contributions can be made from the site.
http://roseaupioneerfarm.com/
Providing up-to-date information and statistics of the Roseau Rams boys hockey program, the site is maintained by a private individual, Tracy “Bobcat” Ostby, and is not affiliated with Roseau High School or the Roseau Rams hockey program. A history of the hockey program is provided, and its state champions, a wall of fame, and a memorial area are presented. Its alumni, sponsorships, and contacts are included.
https://www.roseauhockey.com/
