Author: Joe Lancello

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Ada Memorial Day Services

Memorial Day services in Ada are scheduled for Monday morning at 9:30 at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.  VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson has details. If there is inclement weather, the services will be held in the Ada-Borup-West School Auditorium.  You can hear Monday’s Memorial Day service on KRJB 106.5 FM and YourLiveEvent.com starting at…
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May 25, 2023 0

Lake Park Memorial Day Celebration

Many communities are preparing for Memorial Day celebrations on Monday.  Karen Erickson, adjutant of American Legion Post 181 in Lake Park tells us about their plans. This will be in the Lake Park City Park starting at 10am on Monday, Memorial Day.


May 25, 2023 0

Hawley School Board Meets

This past Monday night, the Hawley School Board began discussing its Fiscal Year 2024 budget.  Superintendent Phil Jenson says things are going well, so far.


May 24, 2023 0

End Of MN Legislative Session Nears

Time is running short for the Minnesota Legislature.  The session is scheduled to end on Monday, May 22.  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says with Democrats having majorities in both the House and Senate plus a Democratic Governor, not all Minnesotans will benefit from the bills passed in this session. Johnson…
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May 19, 2023 0

State Envirothon Champions

The State Envirothon champions from Waubun Ogema White Earth School were recognized at Wednesday’s school board meeting.  Interim superintendent Todd Cameron talks about the team. Cameron goes on to say there was a second team from Waubun Ogema White Earth at the Envirothon….and they also did well. Each member of the five person team received…
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May 18, 2023 0

Hillsboro School District & Teachers Union Agree

There’s a new agreement in place between the Hillsboro School District and its teachers union. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda has details. Details on the new agreement have not been made public.


May 18, 2023 0

Ada Public Library Plant Swap

If you’re looking for something different to put in your yard or garden, you can check out the Ada Public Library on Friday afternoon.  Librarian Asha Osborn tells about the spring plant swap. Once again, the plant swap is Friday, May 19 from 1 to 3pm. It’s free and open to the public.


May 18, 2023 0

Hawley Performs “Addams Family”

HAWLEY, MN—Hawley School’s annual musical premieres Thursday night.  It’s “The Addams Family”, based upon the 1960s TV series and later movies.  Senior Braxton Bowe plays Gomez and talks about his character. Braxton says there’s something else he gained from being in the musical. Addams Family will be performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7…
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May 18, 2023 0

Perley Road Raising

Plans are still in place to raise Highway 75 in Perley to increase flood protection in the city.  Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Tara Jensen gives R&J News this update. Jensen was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, which airs Weekday mornings at 9 am.


May 18, 2023 0

Mahnomen Planting Update

On Wednesday’s Farm and Field Show on KRJB, Gary Schlick–who farms east of Mahnomen– told R&J Broadcasting’s Sean Bjerk how planting is going. Schlick was asked if planting has been going faster than expected, considering the late start to planting season. You can hear the Farm and Field Show Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5…
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May 18, 2023 0