Author: Joe Lancello

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Halstad City Council Meets & Prepares For State Senate Committee Visit

HALSTAD, MN—Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting was rather quiet, according to Mayor Darin Johnson.  He says the Council is looking at putting solar panels on City buildings. Johnson goes on to say those solar panels could be in place sooner, rather than later. Meanwhile, Johnson says Halstad City officials will be welcoming members of…
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November 12, 2025 0

Ada Veterans Day Ceremony

ADA, MN—Communities across Minnesota and North Dakota held Veterans Day ceremonies Tuesday. At Ada/Borup/West School,  Ada VFW Commander Ted Aanenson suggested we reach out to veterans to hear their stories about serving in the military while we can still hear them. You can watch Tuesday’s Veterans Day ceremony in Ada on http://YourLiveEvent.com


November 12, 2025 0

Karlstad Woman Injured In Weekend Accident

KARLSTAD, MN—A woman from Karlstad was injured in a one vehicle accident early Saturday morning  The Minnesota State Patrol says 42-year-old Sarah Clinton of Karlstad was going south on US Highway 59 just before 3am Saturday when her vehicle went off the right side of the road and hit the side of the ditch.  Clinton…
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November 10, 2025 0

Hillsboro Man Dies In Rollover Crash

A Hillsboro man has died after a rollover accident Sunday evening in Traill County.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the accident happened just before 6:30pm Sunday.  A Chevrolet Silverado was going east on Traill County Road 13 near the 16300 block when it ran off the road and rolled over.  The driver, a 66-year-old…
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November 10, 2025 0

Chronic Wasting Disease In North Dakota Deer Population

With deer hunting season underway, North Dakota Game and Fish reminds hunters there is still a concern about Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer population.  Jim Job, an outreach biologist for Game and Fish, explains. If you happen to bag a deer that you consider a trophy, Job tells us you can still get it…
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November 8, 2025 0

One Injured In Rollover Crash Near Downer

A man from Ulen was injured Thursday night in a rollover accident near Downer.  The Minnesota State Patrol says 32-year-old Cody Dean Burnside was southbound on State Highway 9 around 11:30 Thursday night near 110th Avenue South when his pickup went into the south ditch and rolled.  Burnside was taken to a Fargo hospital with…
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November 7, 2025 0

Hatton Grain Elevator Fire Update

HATTON, ND—A grain elevator fire in Hatton has burned through the night and is pretty much contained.  Traill County Emergency Management tells R&J News fire crews left the scene around 3:30 this morning … .with a fire truck on standby if the smoldering ashes start to re-ignite.  The fire started around 3pm Wednesday at Anchor…
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November 6, 2025 0

Bagley School News

BAGLEY, MN—Monday night’s Bagley School Board meeting was a routine affair, according to Bagley Superintendent Dr. Erich Heise.  He said there was some good news about Bagley’s enrollment numbers. Heise says there will be Veterans Day ceremonies at each of the Bagley schools next Tuesday. The Bagley School News airs Wednesdays at 2pm on KKCQ…
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November 6, 2025 0

North Dakota Deer Season Opens Friday

North Dakota’s deer hunting season begins Friday and runs through November 23.  Jim Job, an outbreak biologist with North Dakota Game and Fish, tells us what the deer population looks like. Job talks about the deer hunting outlook in the Red River Valley. Job also has this advice for hunters before they go into the…
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November 6, 2025 0

Remembering Grandma Mike

FERTILE, MN—A long-time volunteer at the Fertile-Beltrami School will be laid to rest on Saturday.  Michell Olson, better known as “Grandma Mike”, passed away October 16.  Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says Grandma Mike will be missed. Funeral services for Grandma Mike will be held Saturday morning at 11 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fertile.  There…
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November 5, 2025 0