Author: Joe Lancello

Local Radio

Sen. Klobuchar Speaks At Moe Library Dedication

CROOKSTON, MN—Many dignitaries made the trip to Crookston Friday for the renaming of the University of Minnesota-Crookston library in honor of former Minnesota State Senator Roger Moe.  The guest who made the extra effort was Minnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar, who left following a vote on the Senate floor about the debt ceiling. Klobuchar says…
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June 5, 2023 0

UMC Library Named After Roger Moe

A crowd at Kiehle Auditorium at the University of Minnesota Crookston wished former State Senator Roger Moe a happy 79th birthday Friday as the University’s library was named after him.  Moe said naming the library after him is a tribute to his parents. MInnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar was among those in attendance Friday, as…
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June 3, 2023 0

Document Shredding Monday In Ada

If you have documents that need to be shredded, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Ada will have a shredding truck available Monday afternoon from 2 until 3pm.  MMFCU assistant branch manager Carrie Dobmeyer explains which documents you should be shredding. Dobmeyer says there will be a shredding truck outside their Ada office Monday afternoon. All…
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June 2, 2023 0

LSS Meals On Wheels Available For Seniors

Lutheran Social Services Meals on Wheels Senior Nutrition has home delivered meals available in Norman, Mahnomen, Polk and Red Lake Counties.  Lutheran Social Services Regional Manager Rachel Brandt has more. For more information on Meals on Wheels, call 1-800-488-4146.  That’s 1-800-488-4146.


June 1, 2023 0

Hwy 9 Construction Begins In Barnesville

BARNESVILLE, MN—This is the day people who travel through Barnesville have been dreading.  A road construction project on Highway 9 through the city of Barnesville begins today and will take about three months.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette talks us through the project. Cossette says the Highway 9 project will be paid for by both…
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June 1, 2023 0

Maple Valley School Groundbreaking

TOWER CITY, ND—There’s going to be a groundbreaking Friday night for an addition to the Maple Valley School. Maple Valley Superintendent Dr. Michael Nygaard tells us what will be included in the addition. Nygaard says the North Dakota National Guard is going to help build the addition at Maple Valley School.   The $3.2 million project…
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May 31, 2023 0

Plummer Teen Recovering From Severe Burns

A 13-year-old boy from Plummer is recovering from severe burns suffered in a gasoline explosion earlier this month.  O’Rian Rude was at a Plummer gas station filling his three-wheeler with gas on May 21.  Law enforcement says the ATV was still running while it was being filled up and O’Rian was sitting on the seat…
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May 31, 2023 0

Hillsboro Kiwanis

There’s an organization in Hillsboro that works to improve the community.  Angie Kritzberger describes what the Hillsboro Kiwanis does. If you’re interested in joining Hillsboro Kiwanis, the group meets Tuesdays at noon at the Hillsboro Vets Club. 


May 30, 2023 0

Hillsboro Farmers Market Opens Thursday

Hillsboro is going to have a farmers market, starting Thursday night.  Paul Provost, owner of the Hillsboro Cafe, talks about how he got the idea for a farmers market. Jessica Vines, a jazz and blues singer, will perform from 5 to 7 pm.  Provost says he’s not sure if the live music will be a…
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May 30, 2023 0

Ada Library Summer Reading Program

The Ada Public Library is encouraging you to read this summer.  Librarian Asha Osborn has more. Osborn says this is for readers of all ages. The Summer Library Experience begins June 1.  You can follow the Ada Public Library on their Facebook page.


May 30, 2023 0