Author: Joe Lancello

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Mahnomen Unified Sports

MAHNOMEN, MN—There has been a new sports team at Mahnomen High School this year—unified sports. Mahnomen activities director Aimee Pederson tells us about unified sports. Pederson says it’s good to see the students with unified sports team creating life-long memories.  


May 4, 2023 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday night the Mahnomen City Council took care of some financial housekeeping.  City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr explains. Vonderharr says a permit for a recreational trail for non-motorized vehicles was approved at Monday’s meeting. Also on Monday, the Mahnomen City Council approved the hiring of two employees for the city liquor store, as well as…
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May 4, 2023 0

National Skilled Trades Day

This (Wednesday, May 3) is National Skilled Trades Day—a chance to honor technicians and raise awareness of the value of the skilled trades workforce.  Jay Kappes of Lee Brothers Sales in Ada says he has four mechanics on staff with a combined 140 years of experience.  He goes on to say that what an auto…
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May 3, 2023 0

Flooding Damage

Now that flood waters have receded in western Minnesota, emergency managers are adding up what it will cost to repair the damage.  Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson has an estimate for Norman County. Meanwhile, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl has done the same for his county. At the moment, payment for flood damage would…
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May 3, 2023 0

String Showdown Performs Friday At Top Hat

The Top Hat Theatre will wrap up its 2022-23 season Friday night when the String Showdown takes to the stage.  The String Showdown consists of Mike Lauer and Greg Byers, who both play several instruments.  Byers talks about the music they play. Lauer also talks about their show. The String Showdown is this Friday night…
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May 2, 2023 0

Red River & Wild Rice River Now Below Flood Stage

Flood waters at the Red River at Halstad and Wild Rice River at Hendrum have dropped below flood stage.  This after being well above flood stage for over two weeks. Both the Red and Wild Rice dropped below flood stage over the weekend and Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson says he can see the…
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May 1, 2023 0

Bike Race Update

Here’s an update to an event R&J News told you about last week.  The 38th annual bike race between the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State had 227 riders.  The team trophy went to North Dakota State, as they had more riders and raised more money.  On the other side, North Dakota had…
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May 1, 2023 0

Farm To School Grants

Three area school districts are among 114 that are receiving Farm to School grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.  Kate Seybold, a regional marketing specialist with the Department of Agriculture, explains what the grants are for. Seybold says a great deal of money is being awarded in this year’s Farm to School grants. The…
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May 1, 2023 0

Ada Bike Rodeo May 17

Ada’s annual bike rodeo is coming soon.  But it won’t be on the same day as Bike To School Day.  Brianna Eggen of the Dekko Center says this year’s bike rodeo will be on May 17. Eggen says they’re looking for volunteers for the bike rodeo. And there will be more to the bike rodeo…
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May 1, 2023 0

Dilworth Accident; One Hurt; One In Custody

DILWORTH, MN— A man has been arrested for DUI after an accident in Dilworth Thursday night.   Dilworth Police say around 10:15 pm Thursday, a 34-year-old woman was hit by a pickup in the 200 block of 9th Street NW.  A defibrillator had to be used on the woman at the scene.  She was rushed to…
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April 28, 2023 0