Author: Joe Lancello

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Clearbrook-Gonvick School

Over at Clearbrook-Gonvick, Superintendent Ryan Grow says staff additions have allowed students to have a greater choice of elective classes. FTE stands for Full Time Equivalent.  You can hear the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ-FM.


October 9, 2024 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke talks about Homecoming week and other happenings this week.


October 8, 2024 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Ted Critchley has plenty to talk about this week.


October 8, 2024 0

Leiting vs Fertile Update

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Retired Judge Gerald Seibel has accepted his appointment as special master for the court case between the City of Fertile and former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting.  Leiting has filed suit against the City of Fertile, Fertile Mayor Dan Wilkens and the…
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October 8, 2024 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

MAHNOMEN, MN—Mahnomen residents will soon be able to get text messages when there’s an emergency. At Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved buying a program that will send text alerts.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has more. In other business Monday, the City Council approved an application to split the lot where…
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October 8, 2024 0

Hitterdal Fire Prevention Night Wednesday

HITTERDAL, MN—With this being Fire Prevention Week, the Hitterdal Fire Department is hosting Fire Prevention Night on Wednesday.  Retired Hitterdal Fire Chief Brian Nelson tells us about it. Nelson says the Hitterdal Fire Department is also teaming up with the American Red Cross to provide smoke detectors to homeowners who need them. Wednesday’s Fire Prevention…
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October 8, 2024 0

Hay Bale Fire

NORMAN COUNTY, MN—35 semi loads of hay were destroyed by a fire Sunday northwest of Lockhart.  Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser tells R&J News crews were called around 11:30am Sunday to the scene.  Firefighters were there until about 7pm to make sure the fire was completely put out.  There were no injuries and no damage…
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October 7, 2024 0

Hawley Woman Dies In Two Vehicle Accident

HAWLEY, MN—A woman from Hawley has died after a two vehicle crash Friday morning in Hawley. The Minnesota State Patrol says at 6:45 a.m. Friday, the Hawley Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 10 and Michael Street. Police say the crash involved a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle.  The crash report…
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October 7, 2024 0

Operation Green Light

There’s a way that you can show your support for veterans.  Kurt Ellefson with the Polk County Veterans Service Office tells us about Operation Green Light. Ellefson says there are few green light bulbs available for free at the Polk County Veterans Service Office.  You can also find them at any hardware store.


October 7, 2024 0

High School Art Competition

LENGBY, MN—Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to take part in an art competition.  It’s being held by The Old School Artist Retreat Center in Lengby.  Fosston High School art teacher Mike McColl, who operates the center with his wife, talks about the competition. McColl says this competition won’t have just one winner.…
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October 5, 2024 0