Author: Joe Lancello

Local Radio

Hillsboro Woman Injured After I-29 Crash

A Hillsboro woman was taken to the hospital after her vehicle was rear-ended Saturday on I-29. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 33-year-old woman from Hillsboro was northbound on I-29 shortly after 5pm Saturday when her car was rear-ended by a pickup truck driven by a 76-year-old woman from Grand Forks. This was near…
Read more


April 7, 2025 0

MN Severe Weather Awareness Week Begins

Monday is the first day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota.  It’s a reminder that you should be prepared for the severe weather that can occur in the spring and summer. Monday’s focus is on alerts and warnings. Modern technology provides several ways to get severe weather news.  You can subscribe to get alerts…
Read more


April 7, 2025 0

Fosston Festival Of Tables Is Saturday

FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is preparing for Saturday’s annual Festival of Tables fundraiser.  Bonnie Stewart, Firefly Center vice chair, talks about the event. Laura Danielson, a Festival of Tables organizer, says there will be a guest speaker on Saturday. Stewart says there are still a few tickets still available.…
Read more


April 7, 2025 0

Herberg Dairy Open House

HILLSBORO, ND—Dozens of people came to Hillsboro High School Thursday afternoon to check out plans to build a large dairy just southeast of Hillsboro in Herberg Township.  Riverview Dairy of Morris, Minnesota wants to build a $180 million dairy that would host 25-thousand cows.  Brady Janzen, a partner at Riverview Dairy, has an update on…
Read more


April 3, 2025 0

Fosston Native Joins North Dakota Highway Patrol

A Fosston native is now a North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper.  Trooper Jacob Walker had worked for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Patrol.  He graduated from the North Dakota Highway Patrol Academy in 2024 and recently completed field training.  Trooper Walker will serve North Dakota’s southeast region and is stationed in Wahpeton.


April 3, 2025 0

Hawley Art Show Coming In April

HAWLEY, MN—Artists from around the region are getting ready for next weekend’s Hawley Art Show and Sale. Sandy Maydole, one of the Art Show’s co-chairs, says artists can bring in their entries this Saturday and Sunday. Maydole says entries will be judged in four classes: professional, amateur, student in grades 7 through 12 and student…
Read more


April 3, 2025 0

Three Class ND Basketball

During an interview on Wednesday’s YourLiveEvent.com Coaches Show, Fargo Oak Grove Athletic and Activities Director Brent Wolf talked about the three class setup that’s been in place for boys and girls basketball over the past two seasons.  Specifically, Wolf talked about the success points formula that could allow teams to move up a division. The…
Read more


April 3, 2025 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick Career Fair April 10

CLEARBROOK, MN—Students at Clearbrook-Gonvick can learn about job opportunities next week during a career fair.  Clearbrook-Gonvick Activities Director Scott Schafer says it’s been a few years since they have had a job fair. Schafer says even younger students can get something out of this career fair. Clearbrook-Gonvick’s career fair is Thursday, April 10 from 2…
Read more


April 2, 2025 0

Road Crews Ready For Winter Storm

With a major snowstorm headed our way, R&J News checked in with the Norman County Highway Department to see if they’re ready for it.  County Engineer Keith Berndt says his crew is ready. Berndt was asked if the highway department’s budget can accommodate this expense of this April storm. If you need to drive during…
Read more


April 1, 2025 0

Suicide Survivor Speaks On Mental Health

She survived a suicide attempt and is sharing her story.  Emma Benoit spoke Monday night at the Waubun Ogema School about her decision to end her life eight years ago. Benoit’s gunshot wound didn’t kill her, but it left her with a spinal cord injury that has her confined to a wheelchair.  What came as…
Read more


April 1, 2025 0