Author: Joe Lancello

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Fertile-Beltrami Hosts Music Competition

FERTILE, MN—The halls of Fertile-Beltrami School will be alive with the sound of music Monday afternoon.  Fertile-Beltrami choir director Richard Schrom says there will be a solo competition involving several area schools on Monday. How many Fertile-Beltrami students will be involved in the competition? Schrom was asked how difficult it is to get choir students…
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January 26, 2023 0

Hawley Alliance Church Wild Game Feed Saturday

HAWLEY, MN—The Hawley Alliance Church is holding its annual Wild Game Feed this coming Saturday night.  This year’s menu features turkeys, and venison mixed with pork shoulder…and there will also be a fish fry.  Gary Ronsberg with Hawley Alliance says there have been some exotic foods served in the past. Ronsberg says outdoorsman Doug Ness…
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January 24, 2023 0

Ada Public Library To Host Free Movie Night

ADA, MN—Starting this week, the Ada Public Library will have a free movie night once a month. Branch Librarian Asha Osborn has details. Thursday night’s movie will be “The Lost City” starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. The movie is rated PG-13.  Osborn says the fourth Thursday of every month will be Movie Night at…
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January 24, 2023 0

It’s a Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk

CROOKSTON, MN—This Friday and Saturday, the University of Minnesota-Crookston basketball teams will have their annual “It’s a Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” initiative.  UMC Communications Director Hunter Plante says the initiative is one that every school in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference takes part in. Plante says there will be several activities at this weekend’s…
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January 23, 2023 0

TRF Graduate Helps With UMC’s Ag Arama

CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston campus is getting ready for Ag Arama coming up Saturday, January 28th.  Elaina Knott, a senior from Thief River Falls, is helping organize the event as secretary of the Ag Arama Club.  Knott tells us how she first got involved with Ag Arama. Knott goes on to say why she…
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January 23, 2023 0

Thompson School Baby Grand Piano Fundraiser

THOMPSON, ND—The Thompson Schools Music Department is raising money to buy a new baby grand piano for the school’s new addition.  Thompson Music Teacher Justin Uhlir talks about the fundraiser. How much money are they looking to raise with this fundraiser? Uhlir says he’s looking forward to having the new baby grand piano. You can…
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January 18, 2023 0

UMC Ag Arama

CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston is getting ready for its 48th annual Ag Arama on January 28th.  UMC communications specialist Jess Bengston talks about the event. Bengston says this year’s Ag Arama is dedicated to a UMC graduate who still works with the Agriculture and Natural Resource programs on campus. This year’s Ag Arama will…
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January 18, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Credits

MAHNOMEN, MN—Students who graduate from Mahnomen High School do more than is required by the State of Minnesota.  Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek explains. Bisek says the graduation credits were discussed at last week’s Mahnomen School Board meeting.


January 16, 2023 0

Central Valley School Board Meets

BUXTON, ND—Still no decision on whether the Central Valley School will install new lights at the football field. Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt says the matter was talked about at Wednesday’s school board meeting, but the talking will continue. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Central Valley School Board decide to continue discussions on how to…
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January 12, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Board Talks Renovations

MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday’s Mahnomen School Board meeting, there was talk about possible renovations to the school.  Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek explains. Bisek says renovations at the Mahnomen School won’t happen overnight. Also at Monday’s meeting, the Mahnomen School Board reappointed Jim DeVries as Board Chairman. 


January 11, 2023 0