The NW Minnesota Sixth Grade History Contest was held on May 3rd. Six area schools participated by taking a Minnesota history test at the Roseau City Center. The contest has occurred for 42 years and is compiled by the Roseau County Historical Society. Trophies and cash awards were presented to the top six students. The cash awards are sponsored by Border Bank – Roseau County area, Citizens State Bank – Roseau, and Security State Bank of Warroad.
Students from Badger, Grygla, Lancaster, Marshall County Central (MCC), Roseau, and Warroad Schools participated in the test. The teacher chooses three students from each school to compete in the history contest. The following students received top honors (seated L-R): 1st place Delaynna Mortvedt (Roseau), 2nd place Ty Johnson (Roseau), 3rd place Kara Samnanveth (Warroad), 4th place Drew Knutson (Roseau), 5th place Anna Heppner (Warroad), and 6th place Adley McGregor (MCC).
Back Row L-R: Aaron Jasiqi, Kiley Streich (Badger), Brett Faken (Lancaster), Grant Olson (Badger), McCall Anderson (Lancaster), April Holthusen, Katie Bjorgaard (MCC), Asher Peterson (Lancaster), Svea Grafstrom (Warroad), Josie Saurdiff, Krystal Neuschwander, Brianna Severts (Grygla).
The contest is held each May and is open to all schools in Northwest Minnesota. Schools that may be interested in participating may contact the Roseau County Museum.
