115th Year, Issue 11

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115th Year, Issue 11

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TUESDAY, March 14, 2017 Warroad, MN

I’m a reflection of the community. ~ Tupac Shakur

Without YOU, There is NO Newspaper!

Community newspapers keep us aware of what is happening in our local government, schools and our community as a whole. Without the community’s financial support, NONE of this is possible.

The median elevation of Lake of the Woods as of March 8, 2017, was 1058.27 feet above sea level. Latitude: 48 Degrees 54" 18.148" North, Longitude: 95 Degrees 19'00.90" West, Elevation: 1069.76 Feet Above Sea Level

Warroad Pioneer

2 In this age of technology, some may think that social media is the only way to connect with people. I disagree. There is a whole population of people who get their information from the newspaper, and don’t really know what Facebook is. In general, these are the same people who have less direct contact with our school. Young and old can read a newspaper. Any way we can keep all members of our community informed of what’s happening at the school, and around the area, contributes to the strength of each entity. Each week, I look forward to reading the Pioneer, and learn things I would not know any other way. Cindy Sandahl Warroad

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I appreciate the willingness to allow a wide variety of community groups the opportunity to update the community on their goings on throughout the year! David Pederson Roosevelt

Did you know? When the Pioneer was founded, Calamity Jane was still alive. The value of our local newspaper is to learn about and celebrate the significant contributions that people of all ages are making within our community. It is a venue to showcase our hometown pride. The Warroad Pioneer keeps our citizens abreast of opportunities that arise both locally and with outside partners. The newspaper is affordable and does not require a person to have a device to read it. Heidi Schaum Warroad

Did you know? Almost 40 years of Pioneer archives can be found at the Pioneer office on Lake Street (1978 to present). All years prior are housed at the Warroad Heritage Center and Museum. It’s important to have a local paper. It gives you the news of the area, past and present. Sports coverage is important. Personal interviews with local, interesting people are enjoyed by all. John R. Heneman Warroad

The Value of a Community Newspaper Warren Buffet said it best when he wrote: “There is no substitue for a local newspaper that is doing its job.” Community newspapers connect with readers by providing the news they need and the advertising they rely on. Where else can readers find an article about their local high school’s prom, the high school and youth sports scores or an ad for the church pancake breakfast? Because of this narrow focus on the communities people identify themselves with, local readers regard community newspapers as highly valuable and as an important source of information. A survey of community newspaper readers concluded that community newspapers are: • EDUCATIONAL: 92% of readers think local newspapers are informative • HELPFUL: 69% of readers believe community newspapers provide valuable shopping and advertising information • ENGAGING:75% of readers are entertained by local newspapers • ENJOYABLE: 84% of readers look forward to reading community newspapers • ADDICTIVE: Readers spend nearly 40 minutes with their local paper • ENLIGHTENING: 83% of readers said they and their families rely on community newspapers for local news and information • COMPELLING: 75% of readers read all or most of their community newspaper • SHARED: Community newspapers average 2.18 readers per copy • DESIRABLE: 98% of readers pay for their community newspaper Sources: NAA Readership Study; American Opinion Research Study

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Having a local paper is great. I use it to find out what is going on in our community. Game schedules, local events, game details, editorial column (can be interesting sometimes ), student showcases... It is everything local... which is something I truly love! Pat O’Loughlin Warroad

Did you know? When the Pioneer was founded, Theodore Roosevelt was President of the United States.

******* I want to thank the Warroad Pioneer for their dedication and for covering the events of our great city and our Warroad School District. The value of local news and communication with the public cannot be overstated enough. The local newspaper provides a “history” of our city and of our local events. When doing research, citizens use local newspapers as a road map to the history of a city. The Warroad Pioneer provides this road map and our history. I appreciate the effort and the coverage of the Warroad Pioneer in regards to the reporting of the events in our city and the reporting of our school district. Thank you for your coverage and chapters in our Warroad history. Craig Peterson Warroad

Did you know? When the Pioneer was founded, women were not yet given the right to vote in the U.S. A good local newspaper is the heart of a community. It is the hub, the trusted “go-to” source for information. The paper is read to learn what has happened and what’s coming up. A local newspaper reflects a community’s attitudes, interests and values and is the place we collectively witness, cheer and mourn. It is one of the shining spots in a community where integrity of the highest level is assumed and expected. People work together to hold each other accountable in upholding this standard. Finally, it is particularly treasured because it tells the many stories of who we are and it leaves a legacy of who we have been for future generations. Kim Hruba Warroad

Did you know? Charles Lindbergh was born the same year the Pioneer was founded. For us out-of-towners, seeing your hometown paper in the mailbox is like having an old friend stopping in for a visit. We don’t start the visit until a cup of coffee is at hand. Loren Kramer-Johnson Burnsville, MN

The local newspaper is a valuable asset to any community. Losing a paper is like losing a school in a community. I felt very privileged to write a column and sports for the paper. Hope you can continue this valuable part of our community. “It is now 35 weeks until deer season.” Dick Myers Warroad

Did you know? The Pioneer has four full-time and three part-time employees. I think of community newspapers as the front door of a community! Opening the newspaper, just like opening a door, gives you first a glimpse of the community and then as you read more you learn more about what is happening around the local area. We can watch and read news media from the region, the state and the nation - but those sources don’t always focus on what is happening in local communities, nor do they cover information about the people who live and work in the community. Those “real life stories” are important to building the social fabric of community. Building social fabric is so important and the local newspaper plays an important role in setting the tone for the community. When managed well, the local news offers a glimpse into what the people of the community value. When articles and information focus on the assets of the community, include educational content, and highlight the good work of people, the newspaper tells others why it is a good place to live! It makes an inviting “front door” to the community. Jody Horntvedt Roseau

******* We moved to Warroad last October 1, and became immediately pleased and impressed with the local newspaper, the Warroad Pioneer. It seems to us that Warroad is well-served by its newspaper. Among the reasons for which we believe this to be true, two things in particular stand at the forefront. First, there are many components that are necessary to the vitality and viability of a community. The Pioneer reports across the broad spectrum of these essential community elements, without any one of them dominating the headlines or above-the-fold space. The life of the school is open to us by way of students’ activities and accomplishments in academic achievement, music and sports, as well as regular insights from the administration. The evolution of the city is chronicled in records of happenings from ten, twenty or fifty years ago. Industry and business are highlighted both for the opportunities made available to us who rely on them and for their support of the city’s development. The unassuming but salient success of individuals is shared with all of us, just as the grief and loss of families is expressed for the community to know and help assuage. Churches find access through the paper to share their news and invite participation. These elements and more are essential to the life of a community, and the Pioneer serves them all, and thus serves all of us. Second, Warroad is a diverse community, and its diversity is granted space in the pages of the Pioneer. This serves to signal and enhance the need for all of us not to fear or fight the other. The other can be a person, an opinion, a political or religious perspective, or any difference that might be allowed to erode community well-being if it were not treated well, reported, perhaps examined in print. Community and diversity represent the American way of life. They are well-represented here, in the weekly editions of the Warroad Pioneer. We are grateful. Rev. Gary and Rev. Mary Gilthvedt Warroad

I believe the value of a hometown paper such as the Warroad Pioneer is an invaluable source of memories. Where else will you find printed versions for your scrapbooks or memories albums? Your engagement/wedding announcement. Your child’s birth announcement. Your children’s academic, social and athletic accolades. Your loved ones final honors and recognition memorial. Recipes that are in your file boxes that are yellowed with age, but are still your “go to” recipe for church potluck or family dinner. Sure, many of these can be found and printed off the internet, yet, there’s that feeling of personal satisfaction of holding a piece of newsprint in your hand with a piece of your history that can never be replaced with a piece of 20lb/92bright/8”x11.5” printing stock. Here’s to the Warroad Pioneer. Thanks for the memories! Laurie D. Thompson Warroad

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Did you know? The Pioneer began its online edition in 2012 at www.warroadpioneer.com. A local paper is very important to a community. It keeps people informed as to activities in the community and school. Parents love to see their kids name in the paper. Rick and Therese McBride Warroad

How can you ensure that your local newspaper will remain a vital and active reflection of the community? ~ Subscribe to the Pioneer. ~ Give a gift subscription. ~ Shop local and ask your favorite merchants to include their sales flyers, promotions and coupons in the Pioneer. ~ Be sure to contact the Pioneer for your personal milestones, charitable events and community activities. ~ Submit news ideas to the Pioneer by emailing [email protected] or calling 218.386.3940.

******* I consider the Warroad Pioneer as a timeless and valuable asset to this community. With my busy lifestyle I look forward to its arrival so I can get caught up with the high school activities, local news and, of course, miscellaneous gossip. As a business owner, I find that the Pioneer has always been supportive and done a great job in helping me with my advertising needs. Scott Johnson Warroad

Did you know? Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium chloride the same year the Pioneer was founded.

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218-386-3970 Thank you, Warroad Pioneer for your coverage of local happenings in the Warroad area. I value the coverage of all the school activities and other community events your paper provides. It’s a great way to stay informed about our community. As an added feature to the weekly coverage, I recently went through the Warroad Pioneer archives for the past 25 years to gather articles and pictures to celebrate 25 years of fastpitch softball at Warroad Schools. I can’t begin to express how grateful I am to have this resource available. Being able to peruse those archives provided me the much needed content to relive the last 25 seasons of softball. I encourage everyone to contribute to and support your local, small town newspaper. I was very fortunate to have these articles and pictures submitted over the years to rely on today. I continue to subscribe to my hometown newspaper in Iowa to stay connected to the community, family and friends. Believe it or not, not everything is posted via social media! Terry Sadler Warroad

I greet students every morning when they get off the bus. Yesterday morning there were some third graders getting off the bus. As they came in, I heard one of the students say to the other, “Did you see our picture in the Pioneer?” The other student said, “No. I didn’t know it was in there.” The student replied back, “You will have to get the paper and take a look. It is really cool!” For parents and grandparents of our elementary students, being able to open the Warroad Pioneer and see a picture and a story about their child/ grandchild is so meaningful. But for the students themselves, it is even more important. It gives them a sense of pride and self worth to know that they matter and are being recognized by their community. Personally, I am not a saver. If I have not used it in a year, I give it away. With one exception... photos and memorabilia. I still have cut out stories from the newspaper from my childhood. I love being able to look back and remember those days and share the stories and photos with my kids and grandkids. I have dozens of photo albums as well. But very few from recent years since the cameras on our phones have become so good. I have 1,000’s of photos in the web, but few in print. Someday we are going to wish we had printed out a few more photos or written a letter instead of a text or a snap. The local newspaper is one of those places where we still have a printed record of events and achievements. Local newspapers matter. Trish Harren Warroad

Did you know? The Pioneer offers printing services and office supplies.