Author: Joe Lancello

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Dilworth Man Dies In Early Sunday Accident

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  A Dilworth man has been identified as the victim in a fatal accident early Sunday morning.  The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a call shortly after 4am Sunday from a woman who said she thought she may have hit someone who was laying in…
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June 19, 2023 0

June Is Home Ownership Month

June is National Home Ownership Month.  Buying a home is often the largest financial decision one will make in their lifetime.  Nichole Szczesniak, Lutheran Social Service’s Financial Counseling Housing Director, talks about the difference between paying rent and paying a mortgage. Szczesniak says that also includes setting aside money for when the washing machine or…
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June 19, 2023 0

Ag Appreciation Supper

ADA, MN—You can get a great meal for free on Tuesday, June 20 at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada.  Austin Germolus is one of the event planners for the Ag Appreciation Supper. The Ag Appreciation Supper, which is sponsored by the Norman County Farm Bureau and Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers, is a…
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June 19, 2023 0

Norman County Historical Society At The Fair

Once again, the Norman County Historical Society will be open during this week’s Norman County Fair.  Solveig Kitchell, the historical society’s executive director, says one exhibit this year is called “What’s In Your Phone?” Kitchell says the historical society is sponsoring live music again this year. There’s more information about the Norman County Historical Society…
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June 19, 2023 0

Northwood Man Dies In ATV Crash

STEELE COUNTY, ND—A Northwood man was killed Friday evening, June 16, when his ATV rolled over northeast of Sharon.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 46-year-old Christopher Johnson was riding east on 16th Street NE at 6:20pm when he lost control of his ATV near the intersection of 134th Avenue NE in rural Steele County. …
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June 19, 2023 0

Monday Is Juneteenth Holiday

You may not know it, but Monday is a holiday.  June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is a federal holiday….which means you won’t have mail delivered, federal offices will be closed and most banks will also be closed.  Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says Juneteenth is now a state holiday, too. Liden says Juneteenth will…
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June 18, 2023 0

Hillsboro Days Horse Pull

HILLSBORO, ND—One of Saturday’s attractions at Hillsboro Days is the draft horse pull.  Paul Geray, who’s organizing the horse pull, says the horses that will be competing aren’t Clydesdale size, but they’re still pretty big. The draft horse pull takes place Saturday at 1pm at Woodland City Park.  Geray suggests you bring a lawn chair…
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June 17, 2023 0

Gary Days Saturday Schedule

GARY, MN—Saturday, June 17 is going to be a busy day in Gary…with the annual Gary Days taking place.  Lori Thronson with Gary Days says there will be a kiddie parade at 10:30am and the GGary Days Parade at 11am. You can register for the kiddie parade at 10am at the Gary Park and for…
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June 17, 2023 0

Barnesville City Council Meets

BARNESVILLE, MN—On Monday night, the Barnesville City Council took another step in the renovation of the old American Legion building.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette has the details. Cossette says the winning bid was $256,257.  Will that be within the city’s budget? Also at Monday’s Barnesville City Council meeting, the Council appointed Nathan Stoka to…
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June 15, 2023 0

Hillsboro Days Begins

HILLSBORO, ND— Thursday is the first day of Hillsboro Days, which runs through Sunday.  Dave Thomas, president of the Hillsboro Vets Club, says the Vets will be active in Hillsboro Days. Hillsboro Days kicks off Thursday with free hot dogs and root beer floats at Dakota Heritage Bank from 11:30am to 1pm.  There’s a farmers…
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June 15, 2023 0