Author: Joe Lancello

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Clearbrook-Gonvick Snow Week

CLEARBROOK, MN—This is going to be a fun week at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School.  It’s the annual Snow Week.  Clearbrook-Gonvick student Joely Olson tells us what’s ahead. Then on Saturday, it’s the big dance. You can hear the latest Clearbrook-Gonvick School News Tuesday afternoons at 2:05pm on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


January 26, 2026 0

Waubun Woman Faces Felony Charges

DETROIT LAKES, MN—A woman from Waubun is facing felony charges after police say she assaulted officers and jail staff in Detroit Lakes.  According to court documents, 22-year-old Katie Jolene Reich was arrested early Thursday morning after police responded to a Detroit Lakes apartment building.  Detroit Lakes Police say they were called to the apartment building…
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January 23, 2026 0

Frostbite

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect through Noon Sunday for the listening area.  Frostbite can be a major risk in these frigid conditions.  Kelsey Merkens, a registered nurse with Norman Mahnomen Public Health, says you can get frostbite easily when it’s this cold. Merkens tells us how to know if you have frostbite. She…
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January 23, 2026 0

Clear Fuels Conference

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council has led a delegation to the Clean Fuels Conference this week in Orlando.  Paul Freeman of Starbuck is one of those in Orlando; he talks about the growth of biodiesel. Freeman explains why there is uncertainty. The Clean Fuels Conference wraps up today in Orlando.


January 22, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Students To Attend UND Music Event

ULEN, MN—Some Ulen-Hitterdal music students will be going to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks Friday for a special event.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson has the details. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


January 21, 2026 0

North Dakota Special Session Starts Wednesday

BISMARCK, ND—North Dakota lawmakers will be in Bismarck Wednesday for a special session.  State Representative Mike Beltz of Hillsboro tells us what will be covered at the special session. Beltz talked more about the school meals proposal. Beltz says the special session should be over by Friday.


January 20, 2026 0

LPA Post Prom Fundraiser

LAKE PARK, MN—It might be a bit early to think about high school prom.  But some parents in Lake Park-Audubon are putting together an event that not only raises money for the LPA post prom event, but also allows students to have something nice to wear for prom.  Steph Poegel tells us how the fundraiser…
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January 20, 2026 0

Fertile City Council Talks Fire

FERTILE, MN—Fire alerts were a part of last week’s Fertile City Council meeting.  Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew says one part of the discussion was a fire siren at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Nephew says another part of the discussion concerned the Fertile Community Center. This discussion took place at last Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting.


January 20, 2026 0

Norman County Fair Board’s Mike Sorenson Honored

BLOOMINGTON, MN—A member of the Norman County Fair Board came home with an award after Friday night’s Minnesota Federation of County Fairs meeting in Bloomington.  Mike Sorenson was named District 9 Fair Person of the Year.  Sorenson tells R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer he wasn’t expecting anything special. But apparently Sorenson was the only one taken…
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January 19, 2026 0

Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—Last Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting featured routine January business, such as appointing Councilman Mark Sandness as vice mayor.  It also included scheduling a public hearing for February’s meeting, as Mayor Brian Nephew explains. Nephew says a highlight of last week’s meeting was presenting a new city employee to the public. Fair Meadow Nursing…
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January 19, 2026 0