Author: Joe Lancello

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Tuesday Presentation At Ulen-Hitterdal School

Students at Ulen-Hitterdal will hear from a guest speaker Tuesday afternoon….and so can you. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley has details. You can hear the latest school news from Ulen-Hitterdal Monday afternoons at 1:05 on 106.5 FM KRJB.


September 23, 2024 0

Gophers Fall To Iowa 31-14

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—On Saturday, the Minnesota Gophers dropped a 31-14 decision to Iowa at Huntington Bank Stadium…and in the process handed the traveling trophy Floyd of Rosedale back to the Hawkeyes.  The Gophers led 14-7 at halftime as Max Brosmer threw touchdown passes to Jameson Geers and Elijah Spencer.  Spencer hurdled an Iowa defender to get…
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September 22, 2024 0

Public Hearing On Cannabis Oriented Business In Norman County Monday

The Norman County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing Monday morning about an ordinance regarding cannabis related business and land use.  This public hearing will start at 9am at the Norman County Courthouse in Ada in the Commissioners’ Board Room.


September 22, 2024 0

McIntosh Harvest Fest

McINTOSH, MN—McIntosh is holding its annual Harvest Fest Saturday.  Megan Rock, one of the Harvest Fest organizers, talks about the day’s events. Stores in McIntosh will be open all day and there will also be a cupcake walk for kids. So there’s plenty going on with the McIntosh Harvest Fest. 


September 21, 2024 0

Climax-Shelly Screenings Monday

CLIMAX, MN—Coming up on Monday, students at the Climax/Shelly School will have some tests.  Principal Lucas Soine says these tests aren’t the academic kind. Soine goes on to say these screenings won’t replace a visit to the eye doctor….they’ll just show if your child needs to see the eye doctor. You can hear the latest…
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September 21, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac Tailgate Benefit

ERSKINE, MN—If you’re going to Friday night’s Fertile-Beltrami at Win-E-Mac football game, come hungry.  Win-E-Mac Dean of Students Brady Langemo explains. Once again, this free will offering meal will be prior to Friday night’s football game at Win-E-Mac, when the Patriots host Fertile-Beltrami.  You can hear the Falcons and Patriots Friday night on KKCQ-FM with…
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September 20, 2024 0

One Injured in SUV/Train Collision in Buxton

An 18-year-old male was seriously injured when his SUV collided with a train Thursday morning in Buxton.  According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the SUV was going east on 15th Street NE.  A train headed south where 15th Street intersects with the train crossing.  The SUV hit the train and was dragged about 50…
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September 19, 2024 0

Fertile Candidate Forum

FERTILE, MN—Fertile residents heard from the candidates for Mayor and City Council at a public forum Wednesday night.  One question asked was how the City should deal with running the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home.  This was Mayor Dan Wilkens’ response: Another mayoral candidate, Brian Nephew, gave this answer: The third candidate for Mayor of…
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September 19, 2024 0

Child Passenger Safety Week

With this week being National Child Passenger Safety Week, parents are being reminded about new Minnesota car seat safety laws that took effect August 1st.  Brynna Knapp with AAA Minnesota Public Affairs says a five year study by AAA shows the benefits of child safety seats. One of Minnesota’s new laws is that a child…
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September 19, 2024 0

Pedestrian & Bike Safety For Kids

Kindergarteners at Ada-Borup-West Elementary School got a lesson about pedestrian and bicycle safety Wednesday.  Kim Myers, wellness coordinator for Norman Mahnomen Public Health, talks about her work in the classroom. Myers says she’s a little surprised that more young children aren’t aware of basic safety for crossing the street. And while kindergarteners are a bit…
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September 19, 2024 0