Author: Joe Lancello

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Leiting Sues City of Fertile, Mayor Wilkens

The dispute between the City of Fertile and Angie Leiting, the former administrator of the Fair Meadow Nursing Home is moving into the courtroom.  A statement released Thursday by Leiting’s attorney says Leiting has filed suit against the City of Fertile, Mayor Daniel Wilkens and Fair Meadow Nursing Home and Assisted Living–which is owned by…
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September 7, 2023 0

Julie Cakebread Fundraiser Sunday In Climax

There’s going to be a pasta feed benefit Sunday in Climax for Julie Cakebread.  Rebecca Koropatnicki, one of the benefit’s organizers, talks about the fundraiser. Koropatnicki says there have been several generous donations for a silent auction. The lunch is free will offering and there will also be a bake sale, besides the silent auction. …
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September 7, 2023 0

Wheat Harvest Update

On Wednesday’s Farm and Field Show on KRJB, Ag Reporter Nick Revier spoke with Dustin Hahn of Valley United Co-op of Reynolds, North Dakota about the wheat harvest in that area.  Hahn also spoke about the quality of the wheat harvest. The Farm and Field Show airs Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5pm on KRJB.


September 7, 2023 0

Hillsboro Homecoming

HILLSBORO, ND—The school year has just begun in Hillsboro and already students are thinking about homecoming.  Hillsboro High Principal Terry Baesler says homecoming is less than two weeks away. Baesler says thoughts are also on the homecoming parade. You can catch up with the Hillsboro School News Tuesday afternoons at 1:06 on KRJB 106.5 FM. 


September 7, 2023 0

Three People Found Dead In Brainerd Lakes Area

Authorities are investigating the case of three people found dead in and around a Minnesota home. Breezy Point Police were called to a home in the 8400 block of Whitebirch Dr. on around 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5. When authorities arrived, they found three people dead. At this time, authorities say there is no…
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September 6, 2023 0

LPA Elementary Receives State Award

A statewide honor for a regional elementary school.  Lake Park-Audubon received a School of Excellence Award from the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association.  Lake Park-Audubon Principal Craig Bahr tells us what LPA did to earn this award. Bahr admits a school with rising test scores is not common these days. Lake Park-Audubon is one of…
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September 6, 2023 0

Norman County Historical Society At Fun At The Flatlands

One of the featured events at this weekend’s Fun in the Flatlands in Ada is the Pioneer Food Court, set up by the Norman County Historical Society.  Solveig Kitchell, the society’s executive director, tells us what’s cooking. Kitchell says this will also be a fundraiser for the Norman County Historical Society.   Kitchell says so far,…
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September 6, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission Meets

HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro City Commission held a regular meeting Tuesday night.  City Commission President Levi Reese says the Commission accepted a grant to help the City with cybersecurity. The Commission also approved the appointment of Kevin Grothman to the City’s planning and zoning commission.  A new agreement on delinquent utility accounts was also approved, which…
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September 6, 2023 0

Sign Up For U of M Extension Master Gardener Program

It’s time to sign up for the University of Minnesota Extension Office’s Master Gardener program.  Heather Dufault, ag educator for the Norman and Polk County extension offices, talks about the Master Gardener program. Dufault says being a Master Gardener isn’t necessarily about having a green thumb, but having knowledge of gardening. The deadline to sign…
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September 5, 2023 0

Traill County EDC Revamps Shop Local Campaign

Every city, especially smaller ones, encourages its residents to shop locally.  The Traill County Economic Development Commission has decided to modernize the way it delivers that message.   Traill County EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy explains. Murphy says the new approach will fit better with the way we live our lives and offer more flexibility…
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September 1, 2023 0