Author: Joe Lancello

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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

Ice And Skaters Discussed At Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—Ice was talked about at Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting.  Not ice on the roads, but the ice at the city’s skating rink…as Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden explains. The idea is for skaters to be safe, whether it’s casual skating, figure skating or hockey. 


January 11, 2023 0

Speaker Encourages Connections Between Teens And Adults

ADA, MN—Parents, caregivers and teenagers are invited to a dinner and talk Wednesday night, January 11, at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada.  Sarah How, a school psychologist and author, will speak about one of what she calls seven core truths: “Ask Me Who I Am.” How says she also wants people to think of God…
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January 10, 2023 0

NDAWN Looks To Expand In Minnesota

NDAWN—the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network–has a few weather reporting stations in Minnesota.  In Ada, Perley, Ulen and Glyndon, to name a few.  NDAWN director Daryl Ritchison says it’s possible NDAWN will have a greater presence in Minnesota in the future. Ritchison emphasizes that this isn’t a done deal, but says he believes a deal…
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January 2, 2023 0

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