Author: Joe Lancello

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Ada City Council Reviews 150th; E-Bike Ordinance

ADA, MN—Ada’s 150th celebration got plenty of good reviews.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told the City Council about the late July celebration at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Also on Monday, the Council voted to look more into a proposed ordinance on motorized bikes and scooters. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager has noticed higher…
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August 5, 2026 0

Ryan Pacheco Update

MAHNOMEN, MN—White Earth Police are now offering a $5000 reward for information leading to a person of interest in a recent shooting in Mahnomen.  White Earth Police and the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office have been looking for 24-year-old Ryan Pacheco in connection with a shooting late last Friday night in Mahnomen.  On Tuesday, the law…
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August 4, 2026 0

Fargo Mayor Boschee Resigns ND Senate Seat

FARGO, MN—The Mayor of Fargo is giving up his seat on the North Dakota Senate. In a social media post, Fargo Mayor Tim Boschee resigned his North Dakota State Senate seat. That will take effect this afternoon.  He says he’s resigning because Governor Kelly Armstrong has called a special session for September 2 to deal with…
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August 4, 2026 0

Blood Donations Still Needed

The American Red Cross has declared a blood crisis because of a shortage of donations.  The Red Cross says donations are at a four year summer low.  Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross of Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota, says there are places ready to accept your blood donation. The American…
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August 4, 2026 0

Ada City Council Meets

ADA, MN—Monday’s Ada City Council meeting included some good financial news.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the City’s audit turned out well. The Council also approved levy recommendations for the fiscal year 2027 budget. The Ada City Council also donated $500 to the Kelly Thronson Memorial Barbecue. 


August 4, 2026 0

Pearson’s Candy Company To Close

ST. PAUL, MN—A St. Paul candy-maker will close its doors after over 100 years.  If you’ve ever enjoyed a Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll or Pearson’s Nut Goodie, those candies are about to be a memory.  Last week, Pearson’s Candy Company of St. Paul told the State Rapid Response team it would permanently close its factory…
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August 3, 2026 0

Motorcyclist Killed In Fargo Crash Identified

The Mahnomen man who was killed in a traffic accident in Fargo this past Thursday has been identified.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 60-year-old Ronald Huebner died after his motorcycle ran a red light at the intersection of University Drive and Main Street, then was struck by an SUV.  Huebner was thrown from the…
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August 2, 2026 0

Person Of Interest Identified In Mahnomen Shooting

MAHNOMEN, MN—White Earth Tribal Police have identified a person of interest in a shooting Friday night or early Saturday morning.  The shooting took place in Mahnomen.  Police are looking for 24-year-old Ryan Pacheco.  He’s 24 years old, stands 5 foot 11, about 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.  White Earth Police are offering…
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August 2, 2026 0

Shooting Reported In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—The White Earth Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred within the City of Mahnomen late Friday or early Saturday. The incident involved two victims. Based on the information available at this time, investigators believe this was a targeted incident, and there is no known threat to the general public. The individuals…
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August 1, 2026 0

Mahnomen Motorcyclist Dies In Fargo Accident

FARGO, ND—A motorcyclist from Mahnomen was killed in a crash involving three other vehicles Thursday afternoon in downtown Fargo.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says around 3:20pm Thursday, a motorcycle driven by a 60-year-old Mahnomen man didn’t stop for a red light at the intersection of University Avenue and Main Street.  The motorcycle hit the…
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July 31, 2026 0