Author: Joe Lancello

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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

Catholic Schools Concerned About Security

Security is not only a concern at public schools in Minnesota, but also at Catholic schools.  Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Crookston Diocese says Catholic bishops will be increasing their efforts to get funding for security when the next Minnesota Legislative session begins in January. Bishop Cozzens says Catholic schools have help, but not enough…
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August 28, 2025 0

Voting For Judges

Judicial elections generally aren’t scheduled in odd numbered years.  But a Clearwater County group is advising you to do some homework the next time you see a judge on the ballot.  Dan Johnson is with the Clearwater County Republican Party. Johnson and Leroy Sundbom were guests on Wednesday’s Food For Thought program. Food For Thought…
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August 28, 2025 0

Crookston Man Arrested For Domestic Assault

CROOKSTON, MN—Crookston police have arrested a man on multiple counts of domestic assault. Police received the report from a friend of the victim. The friend claimed Ethan Yarbro assaulted the victim, who is Yarbro’s girlfriend. On August 22, Crookston Police Officers arrived at a residence to speak to the victim who appeared emotional and ran…
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August 27, 2025 0

Jess Radeck Fundraiser Wednesday

There’s going to be a benefit in Moorhead Wednesday night to help a man with medical issues.  Olivia VandeVelde, one of the fundraiser’s organizers, talks about Jess Radeck. VandeVelde has details on Wednesday night’s fundraiser. Among those silent auction items are suite tickets for the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild.  The benefit is Wednesday from…
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August 26, 2025 0