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Roseau’s own Broten Brothers made the list as #1! Get a glimpse of great Northern Minnesota Hockey while visiting Roseau, Minnesota in the 2017-2018 Hockey Season!

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With Serena and Venus Williams playing for the Australian Open championship on Saturday morning – 2:30 a.m. Twin Cities time, to be precise – it got us thinking about the best sports siblings to come from Minnesota.

Between asking around the office and putting out a request on Twitter, we quickly realized that there’d be some high profile names that wouldn’t make our cut. Sorry Mauers, McNamaras and many more. We fully expect some of you to take issue with the list (and we hope that others will be happy with the inclusions.) We’re happy to hear your own suggestions and evaluations in the comments. We’re not apologizing in advance, but we do know there will be quibbles with who got left off , or even the order of those who made the list.

Here goes:

Tyus Jones: From Apple Valley to Duke to the Wolves

10. Tyus and Tre Jones: As much as anyone, Tyus is the poster child for the rise of high school basketball in Minnesota. Going to Duke, winning the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award and ending up with the Timberwolves is a bonus – as well as the fact that his younger brother may be an even better player at Apple Valley.

9.  The Shudlick sisters. Carol Ann Shudlick was a basketball standout at the University of Minnesota in the early 1990s. Linda Shudlick, like Carol Ann, was a high school Miss Basketball during her career at Apple Valley and played volleyball for UCLA and the Gophers. Nancy Shudlick played basketball and Susan Shudlick played volleyball for the U, too.

The Carlsons in 1977 with the Minnesota Fighting Saints

8. The Carlson brothers. Yes, those Carlson brothers.They were inspiration for the Hanson Brothers from the movie Slap Shot. Those Carlsons. Jack, Steve and Jeff of Virginia all played in the World Hockey Association for the Minnesota Fighting Saints. Jack spent time with the North Stars and Steve also saw time in the NHL with several teams. The web site Vintage Minnesota Hockey describes Jeff as being quite willing to “drop the gloves.”

7. Marcus and Mike Sherels. After a career as a cornerback at the U, Marcus has become a top NFL punt returner with the Vikings. Older brother Mike went from Rochester John Marshall to a walk-on at linebacker to becoming a two-time Gophers captain. He was a member of the coaching staff until the hiring of P.J. Fleck earlier this month.

Joe Micheletti (left) at the 1973 state hockey tournament.

6. The Micheletti brothers: Hockey players come in threes, in seems. All of them went from Hibbing High School to the U. Joe had the most successful NHL career, Pat played in 12 games with the North Stars in 1987-88 and Don scored 64 goals in four seasons for the Gophers.

5. Coco and Kelly Miller: The basketball-playing twins starred at guard in the mid-1990s for Rochester Mayo and the University of Georgia before going on to careers in the WNBA.

Nia Coffey

4. Nia and Amir Coffey: Nia Coffey is a star at Northwestern and is thought to be a mid to high first-round pick in the upcoming WNBA draft. Her young brother Amir is starting as a freshman for Minnesota. Both played at Hopkins.

The Steinbachs in 1983

3. The Steinbach brothers: Terry Steinbach, who played and coached for the Twins, is the best known of the threesome. But brothers Tim and Tom also were standouts at New Ulm High School in the 1980s, and they moved up the list because all three of them played together for the U.

2. The McDonalds: The brothers and sisters were a basketball dynasty at Chisholm High School, where their father Bob was the boys’ coach for 59 seasons.  All six of the children – Joel, Judy, Mike, Paul, Tom and Sue – became coaches, and two grandchildren are currently coaching in the metro area. The McDonald children combined for 11,905 points during their careers.

Neal and Aaron Broten celebrate a state tournament goal for Roseau in 1978 with teammate Butzy Erickson.

1. Neal, Aaron and Paul Broten: It’s hard to argue against putting the hockey-playing brothers from Roseau at the top of the list. After playing for the U, all three went on to the NHL. Neal played for 16 years in the NHL, most of them with the North Stars.  Aaron played briefly for the North Stars (nine games) and spent most of his 12-year career with New Jersey. Paul played for four seasons at the U and then scored 46 goals during a seven-year career with three NHL team.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false”]Roseau’s own Earl’s Drive-In made the list as #1! Make sure to add Roseau, MN to your Summer 2017 list. Earl’s Drive-In is a seasonal restaurant open from early May – Mid September. Article from http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/minnesota/unassuming-restaurants-mn/

11 Unassuming Restaurants To Add To Your Minnesota Dining Bucket List

We’ve all been told not to judge a book by its cover, but that’s easier said than done. It’s hard to resist the pull of bright colors and flashing lights – especially when trying to decide where we’d like to eat. But sometimes if you look just a little closer at something, you’ll see that it has something truly great to offer. These 11 Minnesota restaurants prove just that. They’re a little plain on the outside, but you’ll be singing a different tune after just one bite of food. Here are 11 of our favorite unassuming restaurants in Minnesota to add to your bucket list.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hayes Lake State Park Beach makes the list! Make it an unforgettable summer with a trip to Roseau & a visit to an unforgettable beach. Article from http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/minnesota/beaches-mn/

8 Little Known Beaches in Minnesota That’ll Make Your Summer Unforgettable

Between the scenic North Shore, the dozens of rivers, and the thousands of lakes, you can expect to find some pretty epic beaches in Minnesota. It should come as no surprise then, with summer coming up, that we want to share some of our favorites. Whether you’re looking for some peace and quiet, a place to swim, or just to work on your tan, there’s bound to be a beach in MN you can love. Here are some of the best and most secluded:

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[mk_page_section][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lake Of The Woods & Roseau County have many acres to forage for mushrooms. To name a couple larger spots we have Zippel Bay State Park which is a part of the Beltrami Island State Forest.

The Chanterelle is found and enjoyed by people all over the world. It has many names, pfifferling, girolle, gallinacci, but fortunately, in this country, it goes by the name chanterelle or occasionally by golden chanterelle. It is fairly common and easy to spot and grows in great profusion some years. Recent molecular evidence reveals that Cantharellus cibarius is a European species. Chanterelles are a complex of very closely related edible species that will eventually be assigned new species names.  Morphological (physical) among these species differences are very subtle. Chanterelles are very beautiful and have great taste and aroma not to mention great eye appeal on a plate. Chanterelles are certainly one of my favorites.

Cap (pileus) 3/4 – 5 inches wide convex at first with inrolled margin (edges) often becoming funnel shaped with a wavy margin. It can be quite irregularly shaped. The color ranges from egg yolk yellow to yellow orange and rarely has pink tones. The pink/peach chanterelle is called Cantharellus persicinus by some mycologists. Older specimens are more likely to be more orange especially after being rained on a few times. Specimens that receive a lot of sun can bleach out toward a whitish color and have a slightly leathery appearance. Since they can persist for 2 or 3 weeks algae may grow on top giving it some greenish tones. This is fairly common in wet mossy areas with shade.

Gills are actually ridges that are forked and usually with blunt edges that are the same color as the rest of the mushroom. They are often quite wavy and always run down the stem (decurrent). Be sure to click the pictures above for a larger image and an idea of the varying shapes. The gills can be a little sharper edged and deeper than the description in some field guides would suggest.

Stem (stipe) The length of the stem is usually similar to the width of the cap and about the same color as the rest of the mushroom.

Flesh is yellowish white

Spore print will be whitish to slightly yellow.

When and where to find them (ecology) Chanterelles are mycorrhizal meaning they associate with trees and possibly some other bushes or plants. I think they sometimes associate with mosses too but trees will still be around. No trees, not a chanterelle. A lot of moss is a good indicator some may be around although they may not grow in the moss but nearby. In the early part of the season starting at the end of June, they will be mostly around eastern white pine but other trees are possible too. As the season progresses, the can be found under a wide variety of trees with oak, hemlock, and balsam fir being likely candidates. Birch, beech, spruce and other species may also support them. I have found only one under red maple ever. I have found quite a few in poison ivy and occasionally in low bush blueberries that were fairly near trees.

 They can grow in both uplands and lowlands and can often be found in “washes” or along trail edges and country dirt roads with mixed woods and a lot of shade. I have always found edges to be interesting. You can come to a dirt road edge or trail edge and find a lot. Although it is easy to imagine that the woods interior will hold many more, that is often not the case. I think the compacted earth of the trail or road may cause the mycelium to react by fruiting.

They are fairly bug resistant. Once in a while one may have a maggot or two but in general they are not present. Slugs may take some. In the summer of 2007 it was very dry and there are not many mushrooms growing. The chanterelles have been quite a bit buggier than normal. The flies probably lay eggs there because they have fewer choices.

July to September are likely to be the biggest months but a few may come up as late as November. 2006 was very rainy and there was a bumper crop. In fact, in over 30 years of collecting, it was by far the best year producing both the most and the largest specimens I have ever seen. Moderately rainy weather seems to be good.

Preparation The chanterelle is a truly wonderful mushroom when sautéed but really is not that great as tempura. As a dried product it does not reconstitute well for cooking but makes a great powder for seasoning when used in small quantity or flavoring when used in larger quantity. Chanterelle powder added to Alfredo or a béchamel based sauce is truly outstanding.  It’s flavor subtleties make it suited to plain preparation or served with chicken, veal, pork, fish, milder flavored vegetables, rice, pasta, potatoes, eggs, nuts or fruits. Sautéed or pan fried chanterelles may be finished with cream for an easy but elegant sauce. Mixing with strong flavored foods is not recommended. It’s not the right mushroom for steak. Those who mix chanterelles with white button mushrooms should be sent to a culinary detention facility for intensive retraining! Step away from the mushrooms! Move out of the kitchen and keep your hands in plain sight!

If you have the luxury of having enough to make powder, you can make chanterelle flavored vinegar, oil, or liquor.  Mushroom powder is strong stuff.  It is likely to impart  two or three times more flavor than reconstituted dried whole mushrooms.

Information provided by http://mushroom-collecting.com/

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[mk_page_section sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_column_text]Named as one of “30 Great Small Towns For Nature Lovers” Roseau, MN offers something for all outdoor enthusiasts.  Hundred’s of miles of ATV & snowmobile trails, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, and more.

Come explore all we have to offer!

27. Roseau, Minnesota

Roseau, Minnesota has a long history as an adventure town. In fact, this town of just under 3,000 people was the birthplace of snowmobiling and Polaris Industries. Needless to say, winter activities in tiny Roseau are hard to beat (the town is also one of the most actively involved hockey towns in the country). In warmer months, wildlife enthusiasts and hikers head to Red River Valley, where tamarack bogs, prairie grasslands, and sandy pine forests make for a wide variety of natural landscapes and experiences. Most of the town and the county is open access State parkland, and hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, ATV riding, horseback riding, snowmobiling, berry picking, hiking, and cross-country skiing are all popular outdoor activities for which Roseau is especially well known.

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