Author: Joe Lancello

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Fertile-Beltrami Students Earn MN Triple A Awards

FERTILE, MN—Two Fertile-Beltrami High School students are among four who have been selected as Triple A Award state scholarship recipients by the Minnesota State High School League.  Katrina Hitchen and Drew Gullickson received the statewide honor over the weekend at the State Boys Basketball Tournament.  The Triple A award stands for Academics, Arts and Athletics…
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March 30, 2026 0

Crookston Man Indicted For Tax Fraud

A Crookston man is facing six federal counts after a grand jury indicted him on charges of filing false tax returns and submitting fraudulent refund claims totaling more than $500,000.  Philip Nelson Green was indicted March 17 in U.S. District Court in the District of Minnesota. He faces four counts of filing false tax returns…
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March 28, 2026 0

ND Governor Armstrong Expected At Central Valley School For Celebration

BUXTON, ND—Central Valley School in Buxton will be hosting some special guests in the coming week.  North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier are expected to be at Central Valley School on April 2nd as the school celebrates its academic success.  Central Valley was one of just two North Dakota schools…
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March 28, 2026 0

Two Facing Drug Charges

Two people are facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday in East Grand Forks.  32-year-old Christopher Anthony Gaines of Grand Forks and 35-year-old Raelyn Marie Peltier of Crookston were both charged after a Thursday traffic stop by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper.  According to court documents filed in Polk County District court, Gaines…
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March 28, 2026 0

Can Cattle & Solar Panels Coexist?

You’ve probably seen solar panels at area farms.   Have you ever wondered how solar panels and animals coexist?  The University of Minnesota Extension is holding a webinar soon about what’s called solar grazing.  Sabrina Florentino is an alternative livestock systems educator for University of Minnesota extension. Years ago there were concerns that people and…
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March 27, 2026 0

Rep. Gander On MN License Tab Fees

A bill that would have lowered Minnesota license tab fees to pre-2023 levels failed to advance in the House transportation committee.  State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks says the Legislature has to cut down on spending. Meanwhile, there’s another bill about license tabs being considered in St. Paul—this one would raise the fees.


March 26, 2026 0

Fischbach Receives Small Business Award

Minnesota State Representative Michelle Fischbach has been named a Small Business Deduction Champion by the National Federation of Independent Business, a group that advocates for small businesses.  The award recognizes members of Congress who were instrumental in securing the permanent 20% Small Business Deduction. This tax provision prevents a significant tax hike on over 33…
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March 26, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami Junior High Play Saturday

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile-Beltrami School’s Junior High Class Play will be performed on Saturday.  Fertile-Beltrami Counselor Amanda Bosman talks about the play. Again, admission is free. “Mystery on 13th Street” will be performed Saturday at 2 and 7pm at the Fertile-Beltrami School.


March 25, 2026 0

Ogema Man Charged With Assaulting Deputy

A man from Ogema is facing two felony charges after allegedly assaulting a peace officer and attempting to grab a knife during a struggle.  According to court documents filed in Becker County District Court, 21-year-old Dustin Eugene Jack of Ogema is charged with fourth-degree assault of a peace officer causing demonstrable bodily harm, and felony…
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March 25, 2026 0

Project Linus Making Blankets Saturday In Gary

GARY, MN—The Norman and Mahnomen County branch of Project Linus is having a “Make A Blanket Day” this Saturday, March 28, at the Good News Church in Gary.  Kay Oakland is the coordinator for Norman and Mahnomen Counties. Oakland says she and the many volunteers have made hundreds of blankets over the last 18 years……
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March 25, 2026 0