Author: Joe Lancello

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Waubun Candidates Forum Saturday

WAUBUN, MN—Waubun residents have a chance to hear from local and state candidates for office Saturday. The GWFC Library Club is holding a candidate forum Saturday from 1 to 5pm at the Waubun Community Center.  Candidates for several offices have been invited, including Mahnomen County Sheriff, County Attorney, County Board, City Councils, and Minnesota Senate…
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September 18, 2026 0

Nicole Smart Haugen To Enter ABW Hall of Fame

ADA, MN—One of the most decorated athletes in Ada-Borup history will be inducted into the Ada-Borup-West Hall of Fame on Saturday.  Nicole Smart Haugen won six letters in track and field and was a four-time all conference player in volleyball.  But it was on the basketball court where Nicole stood out.  She lettered six times,…
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September 18, 2026 0

Serratore To Retire As BSU Men’s Hockey Coach

BEMIDJI, MN—There will be a changing of the guard for the Bemidji State men’s hockey program.  Coach Tom Serratore will retire after this season with associate head coach Travis Winter to succeed Serratore.  This will be Serratore’s 26th season in charge of the Beavers.  He coached the Beavers as they moved from Division 3, to…
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September 17, 2026 0

Halstad City Council Meeting

HALSTAD, MN—nday night’s Halstad City Council meeting included setting a preliminary budget and tax levy increase for 2027.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us what the Council decided. The Halstad City Council also received updates on a couple of projects.  One of those was the installation of solar panels in city-owned buildings. Johnson also has…
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September 17, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami Homecoming

FERTILE, MN—One of the big events of a school’s homecoming week is the coronation of the king and queen.  On Monday night, Fertile-Beltrami held its coronation ceremony.  Homecoming Queen Mimi Iverson talks about the honor. Fertile-Beltrami’s Homecoming King, Noah Swenby, says he agrees with Mimi. Fertile-Beltrami’s senior class chose the homecoming court candidates, and students…
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September 17, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Homecoming Queen Mimi Iverson and Homecoming King Noah Swenby talk about this week’s Homecoming.


September 15, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Students To Hear Anti-Bullying Speech

ULEN, MN—Students in grades 5 through 12 at Ulen-Hitterdal will hear a special presentation Wednesday afternoon.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson talks about the guest speaker. You can hear the latest news from the Ulen-Hitterdal School Monday afternoons at 1:10 on KRJB 106.5 FM. 


September 15, 2026 0

Norman County Road 19 Repaving Uses New Method

ADA, MN—If you’re driving north of Ada, you may have noticed a repaving project on Norman County Road 19.  What you may not know is the way the road is being repaved is quite different.  Keith Berndt, engineer for the Norman County Highway Department, explains. Berndt says there are advantages to this new style of…
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September 15, 2026 0

Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Fertile City Council set its preliminary tax levy for 2027.  Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us what the levy is. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden told the Council the proposed budget includes a 3 percent pay increase, plus a 12 and a half percent increase in water and…
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September 15, 2026 0

Hillsboro & Central Valley Crown Homecoming Royalty

Hillsboro and Central Valley held their coronation ceremonies Monday for this week’s homecoming.  At Central Valley, Drew Connell is King and Paityn Olson is Queen.  Meanwhile, at Hillsboro, McKenzie Ptacek is Queen and Austin Cotton King.  Hillsboro and Central Valley will celebrate homecoming together this week.  There will be a homecoming parade Friday at 1…
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September 14, 2026 0