Author: Joe Lancello

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Halstad City Council Meets

HALSTAD, MN—There’s going to be a new tenant moving into the Landmark Center in Halstad.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says a lease was approved at Monday’s City Council meeting. Johnson says there was discussion about a water purchase agreement with East Central Rural Water, but no action was taken.  The goal is to build a…
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October 14, 2026 0

Fischbach Protests Walz’s Red Dye Diesel Ban

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order encouraging states to allow highway vehicles to use red dye diesel.  Minnesota Governor Tim Walz isn’t going along with the President’s advice.  That led Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach to write a letter to Governor Walz. The letter calls on Walz to rethink his decision and…
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October 14, 2026 0

Hillsboro Christmas Cash Promotion Begins

HILLSBORO, ND—There’s still Halloween candy on the shelf, but in Hillsboro, they’re starting to think about Christmas.  The Hillsboro Business Association has begun its 39th Christmas Cash promotion, which allows people to borrow money for holiday spending.  Hillsboro Business Association President Tiffany Findlay tells us more. Findlay says the Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation is adding…
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October 14, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Principal Natty Messick talks about a short week and dressing properly for colder temperatures.


October 13, 2026 0

Hawley Man Charged With Sexual Assault

A Hawley man is facing felony charges for alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in 2024 and 2025.  20-year-old Harrison Heath Hinz has been charged in Clay County District Court with two counts of first degree criminal sexual contact, two counts of third degree criminal sexual contact and three counts of fourth degree criminal…
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October 13, 2026 0

Giving Blood Isn’t Scary

Many people donate blood regularly, while others find the idea a little intimidating.  Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross of Eastern North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, says giving blood is simple and painless. And if you donate blood now through October 18th, you can get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant…
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October 13, 2026 0

Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—On Monday, the Fertile City Council voted to look into interim financing to pay for upcoming repairs to the City’s water system.  Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew explains. The Council also approved a health insurance plan for Fair Meadow Nursing Home employees.  The new plan calls for an increase of nearly 16 percent in premiums. 


October 13, 2026 0

Busy Tuesday At Climax-Shelly School

CLIMAX, MN—It’s going to be a busy Tuesday at the Climax-Shelly School.  Principal Lucas Soine tells us why. Soine goes over the format for Tuesday’s parent teacher conferences. You can hear the latest news from the Climax-Shelly School Thursday afternoons at 2 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


October 12, 2026 0

Two Injured In Polk County Accident

Two people were injured in a two vehicle accident Sunday morning in Polk County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV driven by 73-year-old Judy Lynn Pesek of Mayville was going north on County Road 4 in Columbia Township around 11:40am when it collided with an SUV driven by 71-year-old Lynn Ferrie of Bagley that…
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October 12, 2026 0

Darin Narum Fundraiser Sunday In Gary

GARY, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser in Gary this coming Sunday to support a local resident dealing with a serious illness.  Stacy Chisholm tells us that Darin Narum was taken ill in mid-June. Chisholm has organized a fundraiser for Narum that will be Sunday, October 18 from 10am to 5pm at the Gary American…
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October 12, 2026 0