Author: Joe Lancello

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Lake Park American Legion Rebuild Receives $20,000 Donation

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Lakes Community Co-op has made a donation to help rebuild the Lake Park American Legion building.  Lakes Community Co-op General Manager Dave Blomseth talks about the donation. The Lake Park American Legion building was destroyed in a fire in March 2022.  Blomseth says the…
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July 14, 2023 0

Clay County Fair Friday

It’s going to be another busy day Friday at the Clay County Fair in Barnesville.  James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board has some highlights. Also on Friday’s schedule is magician Tom Anderson, who will perform at 10am, noon and 3pm at the band shelter.  And there will be glass blowing in the afternoon…
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July 14, 2023 0

Cruise To Grandin Friday

GRANDIN, ND—The Grandin Civic Club is holding its seventh annual Cruise to Grandin Friday night.   Libby Kyllo, president of the Grandin Civic Club, tells us there will be something new this year. The Jossund Family will be singing downtown from 3 until 6 Friday afternoon….and then Uptown will play for the street dance from…
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July 13, 2023 0

Clay County Fair Concludes Sunday

Today’s the final day of the Clay County Fair in Barnesville.  James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board tells us today’s highlights. Also, the horse awards will be presented at 11:30 at the horse arena; the fair awards program is at noon at the band shelter; and there’s a fashion revue show at 3:00…
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July 13, 2023 0

Clay County Fair Opens Thursday

This is opening day for the Clay County Fair in Barnesville.  James Kruize with the Clay County Fair Board tells us what’s on today’s schedule. Kruize says there will also be a jigsaw puzzle contest at 5:30 at the 4-H Annex and bingo at the Lions Shelter from 6 to 11pm.  Remember, with the road…
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July 13, 2023 0

Mahnomen Courthouse Remodeling

The Mahnomen County Board is going over plans for renovating the courtroom at the County Courthouse.  Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl recently spoke on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program about what the courtroom needs. Holl points out that work has been done to make the courtroom fit the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. You…
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July 13, 2023 0

Hillsboro Fly-In & Car Show Saturday

HILLSBORO, ND—You’ll be able to see classic cars and classic airplanes Saturday morning in Hillsboro.  The Hillsboro Regional Airport is holding its annual fly-in and car show Saturday from 9am until noon.  Justin Kleckner, chairman of the Hillsboro Airport Authority, talks about the morning’s activities. Kleckner talks about some of the aircraft that’s expected on…
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July 13, 2023 0

Mahnomen-Waubun May Have To Change Thunderbirds Nickname

You may be aware of the controversy involving Native American-based nicknames at Minnesota high schools.  The example that’s had the most publicity is the Warroad Warriors.  But there’s another nickname that’s being looked at: the Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds.  Mahnomen School Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives R&J News the story. Bisek says the Committee would have until December…
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July 13, 2023 0

Minnesota Food Supply Chain

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has received $12.25 million through the USDA’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program to strengthen the state’s food supply chain between the farmer and consumer.  Mike Zastoupil, ag and food systems planner with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, talks about what the grant money will be used for. Zastoupil says there…
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July 13, 2023 0

Buxton Family Fun Day

BUXTON, ND—After a break last year, the Buxton Improvement Group will hold its Family Fun Day this coming Saturday, July 15th.  Buxton Improvement Group President Ben Hershey says the public has responded to the return of Family Fun Day. Hershey says the fun will start in the morning with the 5K family walk/run. Fireworks will…
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July 12, 2023 0