Author: Joe Lancello

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Norman County Road Projects Begin

A couple of road projects in Norman County began Tuesday.  The first one is south of Ada, south of the intersection of State Highways 9 and 200.  Shawn Groven is the project engineer. Groven says a detour has been set up. County Road 39  is the right name for the road.  Groven says the project…
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September 2, 2025 0

One Dead In Bagley Road Accident

BAGLEY, MN—A man from Bagley was killed in a rollover accident Monday morning in Bagley.  The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office says around 7:40 am Monday, there was a call about a motor vehicle accident on Tower Avenue SW.  The deputy who responded saw a vehicle laying on its roof on Tower Avenue, about a quarter…
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September 2, 2025 0

2 Injured In Hawley Motorcycle Accident

HAWLEY, MN—Two people were taken to the hospital after their motorcycle collided with a sign Sunday afternoon in Hawley.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcycle driven by 64-year-old Jay Jansen of Fargo was westbound on US Highway 10 near 225th Street just before 5pm when the motorcycle struck a sign.  Jansen and his passenger,…
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September 1, 2025 0

Hendrum Mayor Seeks Assistance

This past Thursday, officials from Norman County cities met with a representative from Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office.  Hendrum Mayor Curt Johannsen says one thing he wants help for is repaving the city’s streets.  Johannsen says it’s well overdue. Something else on Johannsen’s “to do” list is improving the old Norman County West Elementary School, now…
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September 1, 2025 0

Shelly Grain Elevator Fire Update

SHELLY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you Sunday.  Saturday night’s fire at the Shelly Grain Elevator was caused by embers from the August 8 fire re-igniting.  Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells R&J News the Shelly Fire Department was called at 8:07 Saturday night about flames coming from the grain elevator’s…
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September 1, 2025 0

Second Fire At Shelly Grain Elevator

SHELLY, MN—There’s been another fire at the Shelly Grain Elevator.  You’ll remember back on August 8, the grain elevator was destroyed after apparently being struck by lightning.  The Norman County Sheriff’s Office says a second fire at the grain elevator happened Saturday and was contained by 10pm.  R&J News is reaching out for more information…
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August 31, 2025 0

Mayville State Golf Team Involved In Road Accident

One golfer from the Mayville State University men’s and women’s golf team and two drivers were injured after an accident Friday afternoon in Burleigh County.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the van carrying the team was eastbound on I-94 at 5:45 pm and was preparing to pass a pickup truck in the right lane…
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August 31, 2025 0

Settlement Reached In Leiting vs Fertile, Wilkens & Fair Meadow Nursing Home

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting has settled her lawsuit against the City of Fertile, former Mayor Dan Wilkens and Fair Meadow Nursing Home (owned by the City of Fertile).  You’ll remember Leiting was forced to resign her job as administrator in…
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August 29, 2025 0

Mahnomen County Injury Accident

Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you this morning.  The names of the two people involved in a crash between a pickup and semi truck Thursday afternoon in Mahnomen County have been released.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup truck driven by 49-year-old Erik Baker of Deer River was westbound on…
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August 29, 2025 0

City Officials Speak With Representative From Fischbach’s Office

ADA, MN—Local government officials gathered in Ada Thursday morning to meet with a representative from Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office.  Hendrum Mayor Curt Johannsen tells R&J News one project discussed was a new regional water district. Johannsen also talked about building bridges….literally. Many more subjects were discussed during Thursday’s meeting.  We’ll hear more…
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August 28, 2025 0