Author: Joe Lancello

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Pay To Pie At The Clearwater County Fair

BAGLEY, MN—There’s a new fundraiser going on at the Clearwater County Fair in Bagley.  It’s called “Pay To Pie.”  Sean Benson with the Clearwater Fair tells us how it works. Benson tells us about the ten organizations in the running for a pie in the face. Benson says the pies will be chocolate and she’ll…
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July 31, 2025 0
Norman County Attorney Liz Brainard

Norman County DWI Court Turns 10

ADA, MN—The courtroom in the Norman County Courthouse in Ada was a place for celebration Thursday afternoon as the County’s DWI Court marked its tenth anniversary.  There was also a celebration for the 11th graduate of the DWI Court.  Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge Seamus Duffy says DWI Court requires a great deal from those who…
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July 31, 2025 0

Fair Meadow & UM-Crookston Receive State Grants

Fair Meadow Nursing Home of Fertile and the University of Minnesota-Crookston have received over $244,000 in workforce development grants from the State of Minnesota’s Dual Training Grant Program.  Fair Meadow received $79,200 and UMC received $165,000.  That money will go toward giving 37 employees with on-the-job training and the chance to receive credentials in health…
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July 31, 2025 0

4-H At Clearwater County Fair

BAGLEY, MN—With the Clearwater County Fair now underway, dozens of young people involved in 4-H are showing off their projects.  Clearwater County 4-H Extension Educator Kara Waldvogel reminds us that 4-H isn’t only for agriculture. Waldvogel talks about the range of projects on display at the fair. Waldvogel was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Dawson Peterson. …
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July 31, 2025 0

Clearwater County Fair Opens

BAGLEY, MN—It’s fair time once again.  This time, it’s in Bagley, where the Clearwater County Fair runs now through Sunday.  Whitney Visser says everyone is ready for a great fair. Visser says there’s plenty of entertainment on tap Wednesday night. She says there’s also a special trivia contest Wednesday night at the Stage in the…
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July 30, 2025 0

Minnesota Deaths From Gun Violence

A new report shows that 564 Minnesotans died from gun violence in 2024.  The study from Project Minnesota is based on data from the Minnesota Department of Health.  The main findings were that 72 percent of gun deaths were suicides…with 26-point-2 percent being homicides.  Males were the majority of suicide and homicide victims.  Among the…
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July 30, 2025 0

Rep. Fischbach Introduces HEN Act

Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has introduced a bill that will increase the mallard population in the US.  Her bill is called “The HEN Act”, because it will refocus money toward building hen houses for mallards with the goal of reviving decreasing duck populations.  The HEN Act will authorize $3.5 million dollars a year…
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July 29, 2025 0

Hot Cars & Children

Every year, we hear stories about children dying because they were left inside a car during the heat of summer.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 37 children die annually from heatstroke after being trapped in a car.  Laura Dunn, a highway safety specialist with the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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July 29, 2025 0

Central Valley School Board Meets

BUXTON, ND—On Tuesday night, the Central Valley School Board held its annual organizational meeting.  Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt tells us who the new School Board officers are. Brandt also tells us about other business at Tuesday’s meeting. The next Central Valley School Board meeting will be held Wednesday, August 13 at 7am.


July 25, 2025 0

FFA Retreat At UMC

CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston is hosting the Region One FFA Leadership Retreat and Conference July 28th and 29th.  Michelle Christopherson, director of outreach and engagement at UM-Crookston, talks about who will be leading the conference. Christopherson talks about what will be covered at the conference. This FFA Conference runs July 28th and 29th at…
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July 24, 2025 0