Author: Joe Lancello

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Clearbrook-Gonvick Book Fair

CLEARBROOK, MN—February is a time when teachers encourage students to read.  One way they’re doing that at Clearbrook-Gonvick is with a book fair this week.  Tiffany Kroulik with the Clearbrook-Gonvick School tells us more. Kroulik says there will be a good selection of books available, thanks to Clearbrook-Gonvick’s past record of book sales. You can…
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February 17, 2026 0

Sen. Johnson On Start Of MN Legislature

ST. PAUL, MN—Minnesota’s 2026 Legislative Session gets under way Tuesday.  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks tells us about this year’s priorities. A year ago, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would add an office of inspector general. The House version of that bill did not pass.  Johnson was asked if…
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February 17, 2026 0

2 Injured In Crookston 2-Vehicle Crash

CROOKSTON, MN—Two people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a two vehicle crash Sunday morning at the intersection of US Highway 2 and South Road near the University of Minnesota-Crookston campus.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at 10:30am when a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice going north on Highway 2 collided with a 2006 Ford Focus…
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February 16, 2026 0

UM-Crookston Receives Largest Gift Ever

CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston is now $6.2 million richer, thanks to a donation from alumnus Les Nielsen.  In honor of the gift, the campus wellness center will be renamed the Nielsen Family Wellness Center.  Nielsen and his late wife, June, have donated to UMC for decades.  They’ve provided scholarships for students since the 1990s;…
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February 16, 2026 0

ABW FCCLA Week

ADA, MN—This past week was FCCLA Week at Ada-Borup-West School.  That stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.  Each day was a dress-up day…and Ada-Borup-West FCCLA Chapter President Kadence Thom says there was also something special on Friday. Thom says FCCLA will have another fundraiser next weekend. Thom also says the Ada-Borup-West FCCLA…
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February 13, 2026 0

Central Valley School Board Meets

BUXTON, ND—Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting covered several topics.  Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has a summary. Brandt says there will be two seats on the Central Valley School Board on the June 2 ballot.


February 11, 2026 0

Halstad City Council Meets

HALSTAD, MN—Finding a parking space can be tough.  Especially if you’re a medical helicopter trying to land in a small rural town.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the City Council wants to be ready for a future emergency, so the idea of a permanent landing spot was discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting. Also at…
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February 11, 2026 0

Bagley Man Accused Of Assaulting Law Enforcement

BAGLEY, MN—A Bagley man is in custody after allegedly assaulting and disarming law enforcement after a traffic stop last week.  Daniel Johnson is facing charges of fourth degree assault, disarming a police officer, refusing to submit to a chemical test and obstructing the legal process.  According to court documents, around 10:30 last Wednesday night (February…
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February 10, 2026 0

NDSU Football Joins Mountain West Conference This Fall

FARGO, ND—The North Dakota State University football program is moving up.  It was made official Monday that the Bison football team will move from the FCS level to the FBS level of Division One…and will move to the Mountain West Conference beginning this fall.  NDSU Athletic Director Matt Larsen talks about going to the Mountain…
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February 9, 2026 0

What’s A Clipper?

Several times this winter, you’ve heard weather forecasts mention a “clipper” coming in to affect our weather.  But what exactly is a clipper?  North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison has the answer. Ritchison tells us more about clippers and if we’ve more than our share of them this winter. We’ll see if there are any…
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February 6, 2026 0