Author: Joe Lancello

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Make It To The Lake Tuesday in Lengby

LENGBY, MN—A fun day at the beach on Spring Lake in Lengby is on tap for Tuesday night.  The second Make It To The Lake will be from 6 to 8:30pm.  Kayla Heller, one of the organizers, has great memories of last year’s event. Heller says the Lions Club will be serving food, there will…
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July 16, 2024 0

Youth Fishing Day Saturday

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual Youth Fishing Day this Saturday.  Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen talks about Youth Fishing Day. The seventh annual Youth Fishing Day is free and is aimed at youth age 15 or younger. The Youth Fishing…
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July 15, 2024 0

MN Sen. Green On Trump Assassination Attempt

Reactions to the attempt on Donald Trump’s life this past Saturday continue to pour in.  Minnesota State Senator Steve Green (R – Fosston) weighs in.  Green also says it will be interesting to see what happens at this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Senator Green was speaking on Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on…
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July 15, 2024 0

Essentia Health Recruiting Scam

Essentia Health says someone is impersonating the health care provider on social media.  Essentia released a statement Friday saying the company has heard from several people who say they have been contacted about fake employment opportunities by someone claiming to be Essentia Health.  In most of the cases, the job offers came from social media.…
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July 13, 2024 0

DockDogs Coming To Polk County Fair

One of the most fun things to see at the Polk County Fair in Fertile this weekend is the DockDogs.  It’s a competition to see which dog can jump the highest, or farthest, or swim fastest from one end of their pool to the other.  Brianna Schwing, an administrator for DockDogs, says she’s been enthralled…
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July 12, 2024 0

Thompson’s Addison Sage Plays AAU Basketball

If Thompson High School basketball player Addison Sage has to write an essay on what she did during her summer vacation, she’ll have quite a story to tell.  The junior to be has been playing AAU basketball for the Sioux Falls-based Sanford Academy 16 and under team.  Sage’s team has played in tournaments in Minneapolis,…
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July 12, 2024 0
Riverview LLP

Halstad Mayor Impressed By Riverview

Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson was among those who attended this week’s open house regarding a proposed dairy that would be built in neighboring Traill County.  Johnson tells R&J News he liked what he saw and heard. Riverview LLP has announced plans to build a $180 million dairy farm southeast of Hillsboro in Herberg Township.  Riverview…
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July 12, 2024 0
Polk County Fair 2024 Chocolate Contest winners

Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest Winners

The Polk County Fair’s Chocolate Contest was held Wednesday night with an amazing turn out! Our judges definitely got a bit of a Chocolate fill. Here are the winners: Our adult winners are 1st place Sheila Benesh making Chocolate strawberry cheesecake. 2nd place Lisa Aanenson made Chocolate cake with Raspberry filling. 3rd place Harper Watne…
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July 11, 2024 0

Former Vikings Punter Neil Clabo Dies

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Neil Clabo has died at age 71.  He died Wednesday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.  Clabo was the Vikings’ punter from 1975 to 1977 and was a member of the Vikings team that played in Super Bowl XI.  He was also named to the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team in…
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July 11, 2024 0

Red Cross Needs Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood.  Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood.  For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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July 11, 2024 0