Author: Joe Lancello

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Some Red Lake County Central Graduates Leave With Two Diplomas

Some students at Red Lake County Central High School have been graduating with more than just a high school diploma.  Red Lake County Central Superintendent Jim Guetter explains. Northland Community and Technical College is located in Thief River Falls.


January 2, 2023 0

Shooting Star Casino Visitor Wins Over $1 Million

MAHNOMEN, MN— A visitor to Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen is ending 2022 as a millionaire.  Cornell McLean Senior, his wife, daughter and son-in-law traveled from Winnipeg on Monday, December 26, during the casino’s Boxing Day promotion for Canadian guests. McLean sat down in front of a Dancing Drums Explosion slot machine and on the…
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January 2, 2023 0

Ada Housing Rehab Grants Available

ADA, MN—Grant money is now available to help Ada residents fix up their homes.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson has the details. Contact Ada City Hall for more information on the housing rehab grants.


December 30, 2022 0

Polk County Juvenile Center Update

Renovations to the Polk County Juvenile Center in Crookston should be finished next month. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says the work should have been finished earlier. The renovations to the juvenile center are part of a $3.8 million capital improvement project for Polk County that includes mechanical repairs for the Justice Center and a…
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December 30, 2022 0

Fertile Community Center Update

FERTILE, MN—It’s not simply a New Year’s resolution.  In 2023, the Fertile Community Center will see several changes….as Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden explains. Liden was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Mark Askelson as part of our Year in Review series.


December 28, 2022 0

Taking Down The Christmas Tree

In the next few days, we’ll be taking down Christmas decorations and wondering what to do with the Christmas tree.  In the City of Ada, it’s recommended that you take the tree to the City’s compost site.  You can also put it on the curb, but you must also call the Ada Public Works department…
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December 28, 2022 0

Clearwater County Law Enforcement Reviews 2022

As we continue to look back on the year 2022, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares information on crime in the county. Sheriff Halverson also talks about challenges his department faces in the new year. Which area of Clearwater County had the most calls in 2022?  Halverson says it was Bagley, with 2767 calls.


December 28, 2022 0

Scandinavian Christmas Celebration

GARY, MN—There’s going to be a Scandinavian Christmas celebration Friday night in Gary.  Bridget Sather, co-owner of Who’s Place in Gary, says it’s a traditional celebration. Sather talks about what Who’s Place has planned. Sather says she remembers Julebakking being celebrated in this area years ago. Sather says the Scandinavian Christmas at Who’s Place will…
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December 27, 2022 0

Fire Safety Advice

With the bitterly cold temperatures this week, there’s a greater risk of fire danger.  Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry says using fireplaces and using electricity for things like Christmas lights and space heaters can increase your risk of a fire.  Petry says space heaters can keep you warm, but they can also  be a safety…
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December 23, 2022 0

Northern Cass Wins $500,000 As Finalist For Yass Prize

HUNTER, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The Northern Cass School District has won $500,000 for being a finalist for the Yass Prize.  The Yass Prize is awarded by the Center for Education Reform for sustainable, transformational, outstanding and permissionless education.  Northern Cass Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner says Northern Cass…
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December 20, 2022 0