Author: Joe Lancello

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Barnesville City Council Meets

BARNESVILLE, MN—There was a visitor at Monday night’s Barnesville City Council meeting. Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette says the Council also made a decision that affects customers of Barnesville Telephone Company. Cossette says Barnesville Telephone customers who used to get an internet discount with long distance service will still get that discount if they get…
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July 10, 2024 0

Make It To The Lake In Lengby

For the second straight year, there’s going to be a Make It To The Lake event in Lengby. Kayla Heller, one of the organizers, says while there were two different days last year, this year, there’s just one. Heller says there will also be a concession stand that will feature some nostalgic candy.  Make It…
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July 10, 2024 0

Riverview LLP Open House

HALSTAD, MN—Dozens of people came to the Landmark in Halstad Tuesday afternoon to learn more about the proposed Herberg Dairy in Traill County.  Riverview LLP, owners of Waukon Dairy near Gary, are planning to build a $180 million dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro.  This dairy would be home for 25,000 cows—more than double North Dakota’s…
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July 9, 2024 0

Soil Health Field Day Wednesday Near Hawley

We worry about our own health, our kids’ health and our pets’ health.  Agriculture producers are also concerned about the health of their soil.  The Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition will be hosting a soil health field day Wednesday near Hawley.  Gabe Foltz with the Soil and Water…
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July 9, 2024 0

Fertile City Council Meeting

At Monday night’s meeting, the Fertile City Council approved a data practice policy for people who want copies of public data.  Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden: Also at Monday’s meeting, City financial records show the City-owned Fair Meadow nursing home is running at a loss.  From October 2023 through May of this year, the nursing…
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July 9, 2024 0

Polk County’s Share Of Opioid Settlement Funds

On Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee spoke about the County’s share of money from the state’s settlement with companies that make and distribute opioids.  Lee says so far, Polk County has received just over $550,000.  But getting that money will be complicated. Lee says distributing the money to…
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July 9, 2024 0

Riverview LLP To Hold Open House In Halstad

The company that wants to build a large dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro will have an open house Tuesday afternoon in Halstad.  Riverview LLP’s open house will be from 3 to 6pm at the former Norman County West gym at 8 3rd Street East in Halstad.  People can ask questions about the proposed $180 million…
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July 8, 2024 0

Teens, Vaping & Nicotine

According to a state Youth Tobacco Survey, Minnesota students who use e-cigarettes, or vapes, are finding themselves increasingly trapped in nicotine dependence.  Department of Health (MDH) Tobacco Epidemiologist Sharrilyn Helgertz says this isn’t by mistake.  Helgertz says about 7 in 10 students who vape want to quit, with nearly two-thirds having tried to quit at…
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July 5, 2024 0

Ada HS First Wrestling Coach To Be Enshrined In MN Wrestling Coaches Hall Of Fame

The man who started the wrestling program at Ada High School will be inducted into the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon in Crookston.  Ardell Knudsvig started Ada’s wrestling program in 1960 and coached the Vikings until 1975.   Another inductee on Sunday will be Gary Brantl, who began the wrestling program in Plummer…
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July 4, 2024 0

Dogs Hate Loud Noises–Like Fireworks

If you’re going to watch fireworks tonight, don’t bring your pets along.  Erin Wilson, manager of Scruffy Tails in Crookston, explains why. Wilson says if there’s a fireworks display nearby, keep your pet indoors. She also says if you’re going to light fireworks in your neighborhood, tell your neighbors so that they can bring their…
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July 3, 2024 0