Author: Joe Lancello

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Hawley Fire Update

HAWLEY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following: Wednesday’s fire at the Taracon Precast Plant in Hawley has been ruled accidental. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s office and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s office, the investigation determined that a worker was cutting rebar with a handheld power cutter, which caused…
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October 4, 2024 0

3 From Region Arrested In Online Sex Sting

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says three men from the area have been arrested after a proactive, undercover chat operation used to identify online sexual solicitors of children. According to law enforcement, 45 individuals were being investigated from around the United States and Canada.  The three locals arrested and charged are: 45-year-old Mark Richard Olson…
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October 4, 2024 0

Fosston Studio Art Crawl

FOSSTON, MN—If you have an interest in local art, you might want to head to Fosston on Saturday.  Bonnie Stewart, vice chair of the Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing, says there will be a studio art crawl. Stewart says she’s excited about Saturday’s art crawl. Stewart also says if you visit three of the…
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October 4, 2024 0

Art Day At The Barn In Fertile Saturday

If you’re interested in creating art, you might want to check out an event in Fertile on Saturday. Dawn Duncan, owner of Yellow Bright in Detroit Lakes, says it will take place in a unique setting. Duncan talks more about what you can do on Saturday. Countryside Creative: Art Day at the Barn is Saturday…
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October 3, 2024 0

DNR Online Auction Of Seized Hunting & Fishing Equipment

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a second online auction of confiscated hunting, fishing and trapping equipment next Monday, October 7.  The auction includes equipment that was seized during serious game and fish violations.  You can see a list of items that will be auctioned at hiller auction dot com.  Online bidding begins…
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October 2, 2024 0

Fertile-Beltrami Students Get College Assistance

Juniors and seniors at Fertile-Beltrami will get some help with college applications this month. Fertile-Beltrami counselor Amanda Bosman explains. You can hear the latest news from Fertile-Beltrami School Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 KRJM.


October 2, 2024 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Fine Arts Students

Music and band students at Ulen-Hitterdal will be busy the next two days.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley tells us about it. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


October 2, 2024 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

Fertile-Beltrami School Counselor Amanda Bosman is this week’s guest.


October 1, 2024 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

Ulen-Hitterdal School Dean of Students Ted Critchley says there’s plenty going on this week.


October 1, 2024 0

Dan Brekke Band Opens Top Hat Season Saturday

The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen opens its 2024-25 season this Saturday  The Dan Brekke Band will perform “Waylon, Willie and the Boys.”  Brekke describes the show. Brekke not only has roots in the Ulen area, he comes from a musical family. And Brekke’s own musical resume is impressive. The Dan Brekke Band performs Saturday,…
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October 1, 2024 0