Author: Joe Lancello

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Carson Funk Benefit

HILLSBORO, ND—There’s going to be a benefit in Hillsboro Saturday to benefit Carson Funk.  Sara Overmoe, who works at the site of the benefit, A&R Bar, tells us about Carson. Overmoe says there will also be a silent auction and bake sale. Registration for the bean bag tournament begins at Noon Saturday, with the bean…
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June 4, 2025 0

New Hillsboro School Principal

HILLSBORO, ND—After interviews with three finalists on Monday, the Hillsboro School Board has settled on a new principal.  Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh talks about the finalists and the selection. Dryburgh went over Theis’s experience. No word on when or  how a replacement for Theis on the Hillsboro School Board will be chosen.  Theis succeeds Terry…
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June 4, 2025 0

Clearwater County Buggy Accident

A woman from Bagley was arrested after her SUV  struck an Amish buggy early last Friday in Clearwater County.  Court documents say Jamie Harmon intentionally rammed into the buggy while someone was inside it.  The collision happened around 1:40am May 30 at the intersection of 189th Avenue and Clearwater Lake Road.  A 911 caller reported…
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June 4, 2025 0

Gardner Motorcyclist Killed In Accident

A motorcyclist from Gardner was killed in an accident over the weekend north of Killdeer.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 71-year-old man tried to make the curve on Highway 22, five miles north of Killdeer, and overturned.  The driver’s identity has not been released.   


June 3, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council Meeting

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council heard reports about projects for children at Monday night’s City Council meeting.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther talks about the projects. Guenther says the Council also heard about a project for adults: building 24 town homes. But Guenther wasn’t hopeful about getting funding for the Mahnomen Hospital. The Mahnomen City…
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June 3, 2025 0

Spring Allergies

People like spring because it means warmer weather.  People don’t like spring because it means allergies.  And a recent study from the University of Utah School of Biological Sciences found that the spring pollen season now starts about 20 days earlier, lasts about ten days longer, and features about 21 percent more pollen than in…
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June 3, 2025 0

Glyndon City Council/White Earth Presentation

GLYNDON, MN—Last week, the Glyndon City Council heard a presentation from the White Earth Tribe about the Tribe’s proposed casino and hotel complex that would be built in Moorhead.  Glyndon City Administrator Justin Vogel was eager to hear what Tribal officials had to say. R&J News asked Vogel about the public’s reaction to the proposed…
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June 3, 2025 0

Injured Motorcyclist Identified

Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you Monday morning.  The motorcyclist who was seriously injured after a chase with North Dakota Highway Patrol officers Saturday night, May 31, has been identified and charged.  The Highway Patrol says 19-year-old Joshua St. Claire of Gardner has been charged with fleeing an officer and reckless…
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June 2, 2025 0

65th Hawley Rodeo This Week

HAWLEY, MN—The 65th annual Hawley Rodeo is coming up Friday and Saturday.  Rodeo co-chair Jody Jackson says there will be two special attractions with this year’s rodeo. Jackson says there are some events in the early part of this week leading up to the rodeo. Advance tickets are available.  There is also a discount for…
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June 2, 2025 0

Mental Health Spring Cleaning

Throughout the month of May, R&J Broadcasting has been spotlighting mental health for Mental Health Awareness Month.  We conclude with thoughts from Dr. Sogand Ghassemi, a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with Twin Cities-based PrairieCare.  Dr. Ghasemi suggests we take time for spring cleaning for our minds. We have links to find more information on…
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May 31, 2025 0