Author: Joe Lancello

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Clearbrook-Gonvick Snow Week

CLEARBROOK, MN—This is Snow Week at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School.  Clearbrook-Gonvick Activities Director Scott Schafer talks about the week’s activities. Schafer says even the Clearbrook-Gonvick faculty gets involved in the dress-up days. Schafer was a guest on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News, which airs Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


February 5, 2025 0

Bagley Hockey Fights Cancer

BAGLEY, MN—This coming Friday night, the Bagley Flyers Pee Wee Hockey team will take on two opponents: Bemidji’s Pee Wee team, and cancer.  Melinda Sandwick talks about the event. Sandwick says the players will be doing something special during the game. Friday’s Hockey Fights Cancer benefit game in Bagley will be at the Bagley Hockey…
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February 4, 2025 0

Ladies On The Loose Saturday In Fertile

FERTILE, MN—It’s being called a day of shopping, dining and fun.  The third annual Ladies on the Loose event takes place in Fertile this Saturday.  Valerie Wagner, one of the organizers of the event, tells us what will be happening. Wagner says there will be buckets at each location where you can register for a…
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February 3, 2025 0

Checking Your House

Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has reminders about keeping your home warm this winter—and keeping it safe. Halverson also has a reminder about space heaters. Halverson was a recent guest on Food For Thought, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM. 


February 1, 2025 0

Winger Woman Sentenced For Stabbing

A woman from Winger has been sentenced to 86 months in prison after stabbing a man outside a bar last January.  20-year-old Jayden Marie Ray was originally charged with attempted murder, first degree assault and second degree assault. She was convicted of first degree assault, while the other two charges were dismissed.  On January 14…
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January 31, 2025 0

Firefly Center News

FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center For Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is holding a class on making mosaics in February.  Bonnie Stewart, vice chair of the Firefly Center, has details. The $20 fee includes the supplies.  Stewart also says the Firefly Center will take part in Giving Hearts Day on February 13. And that website is:…
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January 31, 2025 0

Burgum Confirmed As Interior Secretary

WASHINGTON, DC—The US Senate late Thursday confirmed former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior.  The vote was 79-18 with more than half of Senate Democrats joining all 53 Republicans in voting for Burgum.  President Donald Trump has also chosen Burgum to chair a new National Energy Council that’s tasked with achieving…
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January 30, 2025 0

Coaches Vs Cancer At Win-E-Mac

You may have heard about the National Association of Basketball Coaches holding annual games to raise money for Coaches versus Cancer and the American Cancer Society.  These games are common at the college level, but next Tuesday, there will be one at the high school level—when Win-E-Mac hosts Fosston in boys basketball.  Win-E-Mac assistant coach…
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January 30, 2025 0

Red River Bridge Replacement

On Tuesday, R&J News told you about a proposal to rebuild a bridge in Norman County.  County Engineer Keith Berndt says the bridge in question is on County Highway 25 in Hendrum. Berndt says he’s working with the engineers in Polk and Cass Counties to put together a federal grant proposal that would pay for…
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January 29, 2025 0

Snow Removal Reminders

During an appearance on Monday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ-FM, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve reminded people of what they must do after a snowstorm. Juve says there’s something else people need to do after a snowfall. Juve also says that if you have an icehouse or snowmobile trailer on the street, that also…
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January 28, 2025 0