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- A post office called Roseau has been in operation since 1895. The city took its name from the nearby Roseau River.
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Roseau (/ r oʊ ˈ z oʊ / [citation needed]) (pronounced ro - zo) is a city in, and the county seat of, Roseau County, Minnesota. Its population was 2,744 at the time of the 2020 census.
That is why Men’s Journal Magazine named Roseau: “The friendliest place in America.”. One of the most notable facts about Roseau is that it was the birthplace of snowmobiling and Polaris Industries. Learn more about the history of Roseau...
It is named from the Roseau Lake and river, of which the former appears, with this name, on Verendrye's map (1737). The river is shown on Thompson's map (1814), with the name Reed river, translated from this French name, which is in turn a translation of the Ojibway name.
Like most small, rural towns in Minnesota, Roseau is fairly conservative. From what I have heard, Roseau has good schools. Also, it's only a 20-minute drive to Lake of the Woods, about 10-15 minutes to the Canadian border and if you need to see some "big city" action, Grand Forks is 2 hours away.
The City of Roseau is the County Seat of Roseau County located in Northwest Minnesota. Founded in 1895 Roseau has and continues to be a regional center for commerce, healthcare and government in the Lake of the Woods region.
Roseau County History. Roseau County was first surveyed in 1888. On December 31st, 1894, Governor Knute Nelson made the proclamation that the eastern part of Kittson County, consisting of 30 Townships, would become a new County, which was to be called Roseau County.
Nestled along the border between Minnesota and Manitoba, the Roseau River region is an often overlooked region. The surrounding landscape is filled with lush forests, rolling hills, and sparkling rivers. It’s also a place of deep history and rich culture.
