Roseau, MN
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About Roseau
- • Neal Broten, a Roseau native, won a gold medal in hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
- • Roseau is the birthplace of Polaris Industries, started in 1954 by Edgar Hetteen.
- • The State Ditch No. 51, a drainage project, spurred Roseau's agricultural boom.
- • A brick factory once thrived, supplying materials for many of Roseau's buildings.
- • The 2002 Roseau River flood caused widespread damage, reshaping the local landscape.
- • Named after the Roseau River, it was incorporated in 1895.
- • Home to roughly 2,700 people, it's smaller than nearby Warroad.
- • It sits 1,066 feet above sea level, higher than many areas further south.
- • Manufacturing, particularly related to Polaris, is a key employer in Roseau.
- • A quiet, resilient, and community-oriented atmosphere pervades the town.
- • The Winnipeg Jets, located two hours north, are the closest NHL team.
- • Roseau High School's hockey team won multiple state championships, a source of town pride.