Author: Joe Lancello

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Ada A’s Ready For Region 10C Playoffs

The Ada A’s are on their way to the Iron Range this weekend for the Region 10C playoffs.  The A’s will face the host team, Hibbing, in the first game of the double elimination tournament Saturday night.  A’s Coach Mike Erickson was asked if his team has faced Hibbing this year. You can hear the…
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August 1, 2024 0

Essentia Health Wins National Award

The American Hospital Association has presented Essentia Health with the prestigious AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health.  Essentia was recognized for its Resourceful program…which connects community members with thousands of programs that provide free or reduced cost services.   WeAreResourceful.org  (Pictured: Dr. David Herman of Essentia Health)


August 1, 2024 0

Emergency Preparedness Meeting In Halstad

Wednesday night in Halstad there was a meeting about being prepared for an emergency.  There was discussion about having emergency kits and having food and prescription medications.  Along with that, Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson said the Landmark Gym—the former Norman County West School Gym—could be approved as a FEMA shelter.  And Johanson…
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August 1, 2024 0

3 Bison On Buck Buchanan Award Watch List

North Dakota State has three players on the 30-man preseason watch list for the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award, presented annually to the top defensive player in Division I FCS college football. Now in its 30th year, the award is named for legendary defensive lineman Junious “Buck” Buchanan, who starred at Grambling State as part of his Hall…
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July 31, 2024 0

Firearms Safety Field Day In Ada

There will be a firearms safety field day in Ada on Sunday, September 8 from 1pm to 7pm. A student must be 11 years old before the class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class. Bring online completion voucher to class. Parent or Guardian…
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July 31, 2024 0

Fair Safety Tips

With the Clearwater County Fair going on this week, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has some advice that can make your trip to the fair more pleasant.  Halverson’s first suggestion is that you have a good ratio of adults and children. Halverson also reminds you to lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.…
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July 31, 2024 0
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Riverview Dairy Meeting Thursday

A group that says it has concerns over the proposed Herberg Dairy near Hillsboro will hold a community meeting Thursday night in Hillsboro.  Sam Wagner is a community organizer with the Dakota Resource Council. Wagner talks about the Council’s concerns about the new dairy. The proposed $180 million dairy would house 25,000 cows.  The Dakota…
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July 31, 2024 0

Naytahwaush Woman Dies

The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office and White Earth Police responded Monday night to a report of a woman who was bleeding from the arm and unresponsive.  The call came at 10:38pm Monday to a Naytahwaush residence.  At first, it appeared the victim had been cut.  She was taken by ambulance to the Mahnomen Health Center,…
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July 30, 2024 0

Running For Office

If you’re interested in running for office in your community–be it for mayor, city council or school board–applications are now being accepted.  Filing forms are available at your city office.  It’s required that you be a resident of your city for at least 30 days before the general election, at least 21 years of age,…
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July 30, 2024 0

Bear Hit By Pickup In Glyndon

GLYNDON, MN—A black bear was killed after it was struck by a pickup early Tuesday morning in Glyndon.  The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it was called just after 5am to 28th Avenue South in Glyndon for a report of someone hitting a small black bear with their pickup truck.  Sheriff’s Deputies say the bear…
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July 30, 2024 0