Author: Joe Lancello

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Ulen Days Begins

ULEN, MN—The city of Ulen is holding its annual Ulen Days festival this weekend.  Sarah Rikhus tells us what’s on the agenda for Thursday. And there’s more on tap for tonight. Rikhus talks about Friday’s events. Ulen Days has plenty going on Saturday.  There’s an alumni softball game, a car show, a parade at 11am,…
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August 17, 2023 0

Wild Rice Harvest Forecast

The White Earth Nation is looking forward to a good wild rice crop this year.  Cliff Crowell, wild rice manager for the White Earth Natural Resources Department, gives R&J News a prediction on this year’s harvest. And how long will it be before the wild rice harvest begins? There’s more information at the White Earth…
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August 16, 2023 0

Youth Livestock Show In Fertile

Young people from across northwest Minnesota will be showing their livestock Thursday and Friday at the Northern Lights Youth Livestock Show in Fertile.  Patricia Erickson, one of the show’s organizers, talks about the show. Erickson goes over the livestock show’s schedule. Admission to the Northern Lights Youth Livestock Show is free.  It takes place at…
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August 16, 2023 0

Halstad City Council Meets

HALSTAD, MN—Last week, the Halstad City Council learned they would have a tenant at Landmark.  Mayor Darin Johnson has more. Also at the Halstad City Council August meeting, Johnson says the Council voted to purchase a property with a house that Johnson calls “a long term blight.”  The purchase price was $500.  Johnson says it’s…
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August 16, 2023 0

Barnesville City Council Meets

BARNESVILLE, MN—Monday night’s Barnesville City Council meeting featured several personnel moves.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette has more. Cossette says the City also approved some temporary liquor licenses for Barnesville businesses to sell during Potato Days August 25th through the 27th.  The City also donated $2000 to the Barnesville Area Community Fund.


August 16, 2023 0

Fun At The Farm Thursday

For the second straight year, Bertsch Farms near Hillsboro will hold a Fun at the Farm event this coming Thursday night.  Jon Bertsch, the owner of Bertsch Farms, says there will be lots going on. What’s the movie? Bertsch says this year’s Fun at the Farm will also raise money for a good cause. There’s…
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August 15, 2023 0

Leiting Supporters Disappointed With Monday’s Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN— Over 80 people attended Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting to show support for Angie Leiting, the former administrator of the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home.  Leiting says in June she was forced by the City Council to resign or else be fired.  Leiting and dozens of supporters hoped the Council would answer a…
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August 15, 2023 0

Wild Rice Meeting Tuesday

The White Earth Natural Resources Department and Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge will have a meeting Tuesday evening about harvesting wild rice in the refuge.  Cliff Crowell, wild rice manager for the White Earth Natural Resources Department, talks about Tuesday’s meeting. Crowell tells us who will be speaking at Tuesday’s meeting. Tuesday’s meeting is from 6…
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August 14, 2023 0

Rally Before Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:30.  Prior to that meeting, there will be a demonstration by local citizens at 5:30 to support Angie Leiting, the former administrator of the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home. In June, Leiting was given the choice to resign or be fired from…
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August 14, 2023 0

Barnesville Traffic Delays

BARNESVILLE, MN— R&J News has been keeping you updated about the construction on Highway 9 in Barnesville over the summer.  The Minnesota Department of Transportation says you should expect periodic stops and long delays near the intersection of Highways 9 and 34.  Starting on Friday, August 11, crews are starting a paving project on Highway…
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August 11, 2023 0