Author: Joe Lancello

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Operation Dry Water

Just as the Minnesota State Patrol will have extra troopers on the roads this 4th of July weekend, the Minnesota DNR will have extra patrols on the water. DNR Officers will be on Minnesota lakes and rivers from July 4th through the 7th as part of Operation Dry Water.  That’s a nationwide campaign that highlights…
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July 4, 2025 0

Hatton 4th Of July

HATTON, ND—Another community with a busy 4th of July schedule is Hatton, North Dakota.  Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, goes over Friday’s schedule. Cigelske thanks all the sponsors and volunteers who make Hatton’s July 4th celebration possible.


July 4, 2025 0

Hatton July 4th Celebration Continues

HATTON, ND—There’s so much planned in Hatton for the Fourth of July that they’ve started early.  Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, tells us what’s scheduled for Thursday. Cigelske wants to thank the sponsors who make community events in Hatton possible. There’s more to Hatton’s Fourth of July celebration on Friday.


July 3, 2025 0

Norman/Polk County Extension News

While many of us are using the Independence Day holiday week as a time for rest or relaxation, Heather Dufault of the Norman and Polk County Extension Office is taking time for education at a conference in Montana. Dufault says it’s good to get ideas from people from other parts of the country. When Dufault…
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July 3, 2025 0

Mahnomen Road Construction Update

MAHNOMEN, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The City of Mahnomen has been preparing for road construction this summer.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has a progress report on that construction. Guenther was asked if there are any new road closings in Mahnomen. R&J News will keep you posted on…
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July 3, 2025 0

Hatton Independence Celebration Begins Wednesday

HATTON, ND—Hatton, North Dakota has so much planned for the Fourth of July, their festivities are starting Wednesday night.  Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, tells us what’s happening Wednesday. The Hatton Men’s Club has many more things on tap for Thursday and Friday.  R&J News will keep you posted.


July 2, 2025 0

Recent Storms Show Value Of Ada’s Text Message Service

ADA, MN—The recent storms that moved through Ada showed the importance of the city’s text messaging system.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson explains. To sign up for the City of Ada’s text messages, text Ada to 91896.


June 30, 2025 0

Johnny Holm Returns To Clearbrook

CLEARBROOK, MN—Clearbrook’s All-School Reunion and Summerfest continues this weekend.  The festival is remembering Mike Gibeau, who organized the festival.  And Saturday’s entertainment will be the Johnny Holm Band.  Summerfest committee member Mark Bagaason says Clearbrook has ties to the Johnny Holm Band. Bagaason shared a story about Johnny Holm.” Johnny Holm’s performance is open to…
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June 27, 2025 0

City Of Ada Cleans Up

ADA, MN—Last weekend’s storms caused damage not only to Ada residents, but also to a City of Ada building–the public works department.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson has good news about the department and the equipment that was stored in their building. Like many people who deal with storm damage, Larson has spent lots of…
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June 27, 2025 0

3 Injured In Cass County Accident

Three people were seriously injured when their car hit a gravel truck Wednesday morning between Arthur and Hunter.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 62-year-old Ramiro Rios of San Benito, Texas was hauling a gravel trailer going north on Highway 18 at 11am Wednesday.  A car driven by 74-year-old Dale Bosch of Beaver Creek, Minnesota…
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June 26, 2025 0