Author: Joe Lancello

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Hillsboro Small Business Saturday

HILLSBORO, ND—It’s not an official holiday, but the Saturday after Thanksgiving has become known as Small Business Saturday—a day when shoppers are encouraged to visit local businesses for their Christmas shopping.  Jim Murphy, the executive director of the Traill County Economic Development Commission, tells us more. Murphy says there are many activities planned for downtown…
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November 28, 2025 0

Hillsboro Woman Injured In Rollover Accident

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The woman who was injured in a rollover accident early Thursday morning northeast of Hillsboro has been identified.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 54-year-old Theresa Custer of Hillsboro was airlifted to a Fargo hospital with serious injuries after her pickup rolled over on…
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November 28, 2025 0

Link Between Cancer, Young People & Corn Belt

Recent studies have shown a growing rate of cancer in young people who live in areas where corn is grown.  Dr. Pete Sulack, a functional medicine doctor from Knoxville, Tennessee, explains why this is happening. Dr. Sulack will speak more about this on Access Health….which airs Saturday morning at 8 on KRJB 106.5 FM and…
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November 28, 2025 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick Concerts

CLEARBROOK, MN—The holiday season means we’ll be hearing Christmas carols at area schools.  Clearbrook-Gonvick Music Teacher Patty Mickelson says there are concerts at her school coming up next week. You can hear the latest Clearbrook-Gonvick School news Tuesday afternoons at 2 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


November 28, 2025 0

3 Injured In 3 Vehicle I-94 Accident

GLYNDON, MN—A chain reaction accident on I-94 in Glyndon involving three high profile vehicles sent three people to the hospital Tuesday night.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a box truck driven by 35-year-old Joshua Allen of Raleigh, South Carolina lost control on Eastbound 94 around 9:30pm.  A semi driven by 64-year-old Mark Levasseur of Alexandria…
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November 26, 2025 0

Feeding Our Future Fraud Found In Pelican Rapids & Moorhead

The Feeding Our Future fraud scandal that has seen millions of dollars stolen has reached into west central Minnesota.  36-year-old Abdirashid Bixi Dool is facing federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly stealing more than a million dollars through fake sites in Pelican Rapids and Moorhead.  According to the indictment, Dool and…
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November 25, 2025 0

Essentia Health-Fosston Tree Walk

FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health in Fosston will hold its 21st annual Tree Walk for Hospice this Sunday from 10 until 1 at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston.  Shannon Nordine, home care and hospice manager at Essentia Health-Fosston, talks about the Tree Walk. Nordine says another big part of the Tree Walk is the Angel Tree ornaments,…
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November 25, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Tuesday Activities

ULEN, MN—This may be a short week of school, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be a busy week.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson talks about a fundraiser at his school Tuesday. Just to be clear, the National Honor Society isn’t collecting hats, they’re selling hats that Ulen-Hitterdal students can wear in the school…
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November 24, 2025 0

Sen. Kupec On Feeding Our Future Scandal

Last week, the 77th person was charged in Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future scandal, where $250 million dollars was fraudulently taken from federal child nutrition programs.  R&J News asked Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead for his reaction to the Feeding Our Future scandal. 44 defendants have either been found guilty or pleaded guilty for…
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November 24, 2025 0

When To Go To The Post Office For Holiday Mailing

Many people use the Post Office to deliver their Christmas gifts, rather than rely on Santa Claus.  Christina Basilio, a Google trends expert, tells us the worst and best days to go to the Post Office. And if you get a gift that’s the wrong size or color, Basilio has advice on when to send…
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November 22, 2025 0