Roseau, Minnesota
Roseau is a city of 2,736 people in Roseau County, Minnesota, founded in 1895.
Why visit Roseau
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Roso Theatre and Roseau County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average -8°F.
Weather in Roseau
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Roseau
Roseau is a city in and the county seat of Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 2,744 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Roseau, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Roseau County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Roseau, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes15
3 more on the map.
History
Prior to the arrival of European Settlers, the land that is now Roseau Minnesota was occupied by the Ojibwe people, who were known to farm the wild rice surrounding the Roseau River.
A post office called Roseau has been in operation since 1895. The city took its name from the nearby Roseau River.
The Webster Hotel was purchased in January 1898, the building then became the first courthouse in the region.
From the History section of Roseau, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
AmericInn Lodge & Suites Roseau
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1110 3rd Street Northwest, Roseau
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Roseau
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°F | -8°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 19°F | -5°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 32°F | 10°F | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 25°F | 1.6 in |
| May | 62°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 55°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 51°F | 31°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 34°F | 17°F | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 19°F | 1°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Warroad (20 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Roseau County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-07-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Roseau Municipal Airport (ROX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Badger 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Warroad 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Greenbush 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Middle River 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Karlstad 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Newfolden 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lancaster 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Baudette 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Thief River Falls 54 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Hallock 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Polaris Experience Center-Right side, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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