Author: Joe Lancello

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Traill County Career Expo & Job Fair

High school students in Traill County can learn about career opportunities next Wednesday (3/22) at the Traill County Career Expo and Job Fair in Mayville.  Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler has details. Baesler tells us which high school students can go to the Career Expo and Job Fair. The Traill County Career Expo and…
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March 16, 2023 0

Erskine’s Big Fish To Be Replaced

ERSKINE, MN—The world’s largest Northern was discussed at Monday night’s Erskine City Council meeting. Erskine Clerk/Treasurer Angie Shimpa says the big fish needs a new look. And because of its age, Shimpa says replacing the big fish is the easiest option. Shimpa says a new big Northern won’t appear overnight. The world’s largest Northern is…
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March 14, 2023 0

Polk County Opioid Settlement Update

Polk County is scheduled to receive roughly $1.9 million from Minnesota’s opioid settlement from opioid maker Johnson and Johnson plus three pharmaceutical companies that distributed the drugs.  Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says you can follow how the settlement money will be used through the County’s website. Polk County’s website is at co.polk.mn.us.  In departments…
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March 14, 2023 0

Keri Noble Sings Saturday At Top Hat

Singer and songwriter Keri Noble will perform Saturday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. This is the third time Noble has been scheduled to sing at the Top Hat…with the first time scheduled around the Christmas holidays. Noble was born in Detroit and now lives in the Twin Cities.  Did she want to…
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March 13, 2023 0

ARCPLC Deadline Approaching

If you haven’t signed up yet for the ARCPLC program—agriculture risk and price loss coverage–Nathan Peterson of the Farm Service Agency says you don’t have much time left to sign up. You can get more information online at FSA.USDA.GOV.


March 10, 2023 0

Central Valley School Board Approves Football Field Lights

BUXTON, ND—Let there be lights!  The Central Valley School Board voted Wednesday to approve adding lights at the High School’s football field.  Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has details. Brandt says there will be additional upgrades to Randy Vigen Field. Also at Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting, the Board approved summer school for grades…
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March 9, 2023 0

Fosston Elementary School Book Fair

FOSSTON, MN—Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston is getting ready for its annual Book Fair. Kayla Heller is organizing the event. Heller says there will be plenty of books at the book fair–and more. Heller also says more volunteers are needed for the book fair. Book Fair hours are Wednesday, March 15 from 7:30 to 8:30am…
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March 9, 2023 0

Bagley High Baseball Field To Be Named After Long-Time Coach

BAGLEY, MN—At Monday night’s Bagley School Board meeting, the Board heard a request to rename the high school baseball field.  Bagley Superintendent Dr. Erich Heise explains. There’s no word when a renaming ceremony would take place.


March 7, 2023 0

Fosston FFA Alumni Meeting Sunday

FOSSTON, MN—A year ago, an FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization was set up in Fosston.  This coming Sunday, the Fosston FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization will meet again.  Tim Johnson is the spokesman for the group. Johnson says there are similar groups around Minnesota and the country. He goes on to say that groups like…
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March 7, 2023 0

March Meetings For Polk County Veterans

Veterans will want to save March 30th and 31st on their calendar.  Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson is inviting veterans to a special event on March 30th. The number to call is 218-281-3066.  Ellefson says there’s also a special event on March 31st in Crookston. Ellefson also reminds anyone wanting to stop by…
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March 1, 2023 0