Author: Joe Lancello

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Pet Lovers Choice Awards

Think your pet is the best?  You can nominate your dog or cat as the best pet in your state in the Pet Lovers Choice Awards.  Celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis talks about the awards. Ellis tells us how to enter your pet in the Pet Lovers Choice Awards. The deadline to enter your pet…
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May 9, 2026 0

Norman County Law Day

ADA, MN—Ada-Borup-West fifth graders spent Thursday morning at the Norman County Courthouse in Ada learning about the law.  Judge Annie Claesson-Huseby talked about the judicial system and then students participated in a mock trial.  The subject wasn’t ripped from today’s headlines, but from a book of bedtime stories. Judge Claesson-Huseby talks about the importance of…
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May 7, 2026 0

Rep. Fischbach On Farm Bill

Last Week, the US House passed a farm bill for the first time in several years.  Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she’s happy with the farm bill. The farm bill now goes to the US Senate.  Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says there will need to be broad support across party lines…
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May 7, 2026 0

Fosston Superintendent Semifinalists Named

FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board has chosen five semifinalists to become the School District’s next superintendent.  They are Derek Gieseke, the superintendent and principal in Grygla; Suraya Driscoll, director of student services at East Grand Forks; Brad Johnson, superintendent of Renville County West Schools in Renville, Minnesota; Nicholas Amb, elementary school principal at the North…
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May 6, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami Scholarships

FERTILE, MN—This past Monday, the Fertile-Beltrami School held its annual Honors Banquet.  Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says many scholarships were also awarded on Monday. You can hear the latest Fertile-Beltrami School News Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 KRJM.


May 6, 2026 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

MAHNOMEN, MN—There’s been a schedule change for Wild Rice Days in Mahnomen.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the change was approved at Monday’s City Council meeting. Also at Monday’s meeting, Guenther said plans to put artificial turf at the city’s playground have been set aside. The Mahnomen City Council also discussed setting a $50…
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May 6, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke speaks about the school’s honors banquet that was held on May 4.


May 5, 2026 0

Kids & Spring Cleaning

Getting your kids involved in spring cleaning might feel like extra work, but experts like pediatrician Dr. Megan Yanny say it pays off long-term.  Yanny says having your kids help out with spring cleaning around the house can set them up for success down the road.  Yanny says if you’re letting kids help out, make…
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May 5, 2026 0

This Week In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—The City of Mahnomen is holding an open house Tuesday night about removing ash trees.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has details. Guenther also reminds Mahnomen residents that the city-wide cleanup is underway. And if you want to get involved with planning Wild Rice Days this summer, the planning committee will meet May 27…
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May 5, 2026 0

Fosston Man Cited After Motorcycle Crash

LENGBY, MN—A Fosston man has been cited after a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Lengby.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was called around 9:30 Sunday night to the intersection of County Road 4 and 460th Street SE in Lengby.  The driver of the motorcycle, 32-year-old Nicholas Rood of Fosston, was northbound when he went into…
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May 5, 2026 0