Author: Joe Lancello

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Access Health Preview

It seems like toxins are everywhere…even in what we eat.  We tend to eat foods that are heavily processed and that processing puts things into our bodies that take away nutrients.  Dr. Julie Gatza is with the Florida Wellness Institute. Dr. Julie will talk about making healthier food choices on Access Health, which airs Saturday…
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January 28, 2025 0

Fosston Elementary School News

FOSSTON, MN—There’s a new program at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston that encourages good behavior in students.  Magelssen Elementary Principal Dan Boushee explains. Boushee says it’s exciting to see the cards accumulate on the bulletin board.  You can hear the latest Fosston School News Friday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


January 27, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council Preview

During a conversation with R&J News this week, Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther said she’s expecting the next City Council meeting will be busy. The next Mahnomen City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 3.


January 25, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Bus Slides Into Ditch

A Ulen-Hitterdal School Bus slid into the ditch Friday afternoon east of Syre.  Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells R&J News the bus ran into a snow squall as it was traveling on Highway 113, five miles east of Syre, around 4:30pm.  The bus went off the road into a ditch.  There was no damage…
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January 25, 2025 0

Rep. Gander On MN House Disruption

ST. PAUL, MN—As you may know, Minnesota House DFL members have boycotted House activities since the session began last week.  This past Tuesday, a House committee meeting was disrupted by protesters who claimed the hearing was illegitimate because no DFLers were at the meeting.  A foul-mouthed rant followed for 20 minutes.  State Representative Steve Gander…
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January 25, 2025 0

Names Released In Fatal Crash Near Buxton

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The two people involved in a fatal one vehicle crash near Buxton on Wednesday have been identified.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 39-year-old Randi Rae Crepps of Minot died in the accident and 74-year-old Steven Brekhus of Kenmare sustained life-threatening injuries and was…
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January 24, 2025 0

ABW Wins One Act Play Sub-Section

The Ada-Borup-West One Act Play won the championship at Thursday’s Sub-Section 30 One Act Play competition in Ada. The play is “The Cry of the Peacock!” and directed by Lisa Coleman.  Ada-Borup-West now advances to the Section meet in Crookston on February 1. A photo of the cast is attached to this story.


January 24, 2025 0

Rep. Gander Starting Work In St. Paul

Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander began his first term in St. Paul last week as successor to longtime District 1B Representative Deb Kiel.  The East Grand Forks Republican took his oath of office with House DFL members boycotting the ceremony, as well as boycotting all House activities. Gander says in the meantime, he’ll work with…
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January 24, 2025 0

Fosston March For Life On Saturday

FOSSTON, MN—This Saturday there’s going to be a March For Life in Fosston.  Todd Lundell with Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life local chapter #45 has details. A March For Life was also held Wednesday at the State Capitol in St. Paul. 


January 23, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council discussed some ongoing issues at Tuesday night’s regular meeting.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says a housing proposal was discussed. Guenther says the Council also hired a lobbyist to get support for including the Mahnomen Hospital renovation in this year’s bonding bill. Guenther tells R&J News she will be going…
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January 23, 2025 0