History Roseau’s voyageur history is evident in its name, the French translation of Reed River. This area was once a common stopping point for voyageurs as they paddled to the Hudson Bay Post at the end now extinct Roseau Lake. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors abound in Roseau. The Roseau River Wildlife Management Area, Bemis Hill, and Hayes Lake State Park are available for activities as diverse as fishing, hiking, bird watching, and sledding all year. The city maintains three gardens and parks. The Roseau County Historical Museum is a wonderful repository of detailed information on the pasts of all the surrounding cities. Roseau is a community that remains active all year. Frostbite Days is celebrated with snowmobile races in February. In June, the community’s heritage comes to the forefront with the three day Scandinavian Festival. The end of summer is met by the Roseau River Fishing Contest and Pioneer Farm Festival in August. The largest employer in Roseau is homegrown Polaris Industries, an international producer of snowmobiles and other outdoor recreational vehicles. Agriculture, especially dairy, beef, and wheat, is another major industry in Roseau.
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