Author: Joe Lancello

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Top Hat Theatre Turns 20

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has released its schedule for the new season.  Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says this season will be Top Hat’s 20th season. Jirava says the first act of the Top Hat season will be Pat Donohue and Friends. R&J News will have more about the upcoming season…
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August 19, 2025 0

Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting had a break for an hour and 20 minutes…while the Council went into closed session to consider allegations or charges against an individual subject to the Council’s authority.  The matter wasn’t resolved in that closed session and will be taken up again at the Council’s next meeting on September…
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August 19, 2025 0

Bueng Bowls At Midwest Youth Championship

ADA, MN—A bowler from Ada made quite an impression recently at the Midwest Youth Bowling Championship in Alexandria.  Joseph Bueng tells us how he did. And that was the first time Joseph had ever bowled in a tournament.  He gives credit to the owner of the You Betcha Bowling Center in Twin Valley. The owner…
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August 19, 2025 0

Make Halstad Home Plate

HALSTAD, MN—There was a very good turnout for Thursday night’s Make Halstad Home Plate event.  People were treated to a picnic dinner of hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips and lemonade.  There was also cotton candy and root beer floats available.  Jessica Spaeth of the Halstad Economic Development Association talked about the event. Kristy…
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August 15, 2025 0

Ada A’s Prepare For State Class B Tournament

ADA, MN—The Ada A’s will bring extra arms to their State Class B Baseball Tournament opener Sunday against the Maple Lake Lakers.  A’s manager Mike Erickson says a team that qualifies for State can add players. The A’s and Maple Lake will play at 4pm Sunday in Gaylord.  If the A’s win, they’ll play Young…
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August 15, 2025 0

FEMA Help For Norman County?

The damaging storms that went through the Red River Valley in late June had local authorities looking to the government for help.  On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Norman, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties plus the White Earth Band of Chippewa would be receiving funding and public assistance for rebuilding public infrastructure.  Norman County…
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August 14, 2025 0

Halstad City Council Meeting

HALSTAD, MN—There was good news about dogs and bad news about dogs at Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us the bad news. Johnson then delivered the good news. Johnson says the Halstad City Council voted to accept bids on shingles to repair damage to the Sunrise Apartments and Wimmer…
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August 14, 2025 0

One Injured In Mahnomen County Accident

A 14-year-old girl from Mahnomen was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Mahnomen County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened at 12:33pm at the intersection of US Highway 59 and State Highway 113.  A van going north on 59 driven by 39-year-old Justin Engholm of Wadena collided with a car going east…
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August 14, 2025 0

Make Halstad Home Plate Thursday

HALSTAD, MN—Businesses in Halstad will be hosting a picnic this evening outside the LRC.  Jessica Spaeth with the Halstad Economic Development Association says the picnic has become an annual event. This picnic is called Make Halstad Home Plate.  Spaeth talks about what will be going on. There will also be a chance for youngsters to…
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August 14, 2025 0

Fisher School Referendum Passes

FISHER, MN—Voters in Fisher overwhelmingly approved a school operating referendum Tuesday that will raise per pupil spending in the school district.  The unofficial results have 177 voting yes and 81 voting no.  Fisher School Superintendent Evan Hanson reacted to Tuesday’s vote. Hanson talks about how the new revenue will be used. The money from this…
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August 13, 2025 0