Author: Joe Lancello

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Fosston PD Drug Drop Box Has Moved

FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston Police Department has had a place where you could drop off old and unused prescription medications.  Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says that drop box has a new location The drop box will be available during Nord’s regular business hours.  Chief Juve was a guest on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program.


June 29, 2024 0

Ada A’s Win Sixth In A Row

ADA, MN— The Ada A’s won their sixth consecutive game Friday night, defeating Fosston 13-1 in 7 innings at Tony Sipe Field. The A’s used two doubles, an error and a walk to take a 2-0 lead in the second inning.  Fosston got on the board in the third inning as Bryer Strem scored on…
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June 28, 2024 0

June Alzheimer’s Month

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.  Hanna Bryan, an occupational therapist at Benedictine Living Community, says Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease for both the person suffering with it and that person’s family. There will be more on Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Saturday morning at 8 on Access Health on KRJB and KRJM Radio.


June 28, 2024 0

Clearbrook Summerfest Saturday Schedule

Summerfest in Clearbrook is continuing Friday and Saturday has many activities planned.  Lucie Thompson is Clearbrook City Clerk. Then on Saturday afternoon, there will be bounce houses, free open swim and a bike drawing. There will be dinner and family bingo at the Clearbrook Community Center, and finally, music by Pete Garcia at 8pm at…
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June 28, 2024 0

Rep. Fischbach On Tax Cuts

In the final part of our week-long series with Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, she talks about keeping tax cuts in place. When President Joe Biden was running for President in 2020, he said he would not raise taxes on anyone making less than $400,000 a year.  In his current campaign, Biden has talked…
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June 28, 2024 0

Clearbrook Pool Fire

There was a fire at the Clearbrook swimming pool Wednesday night.  Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee has details. There’s no word on injuries.  Solee says the fire was one of those things. Chief Solee was a guest on Thursday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ.


June 27, 2024 0

Investing In Rural America

Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach spoke to R&J News Wednesday about the progress of the Farm Bill in Congress.  Fischbach says a part of that Farm Bill is legislation she is sponsoring that will help rural America. We’ll have the final part of our interview with Representative Fischbach on Friday. 


June 27, 2024 0

Fosston School Board Meets

FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board held its June meeting last week.  Superintendent Todd Selk says the Board approved the district’s budget for the upcoming school year. Selk also thanked donors to the Fosston School District for making several events possible during the last school year. Selk also reminds Fosston residents of the school’s summer hours. …
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June 27, 2024 0

Ada A’s Win Fifth In A Row

Ada A’s 2, Dilworth Raildogs 1    6/27/24    JL Make it five consecutive wins for the Ada A’s.  They defeated Dilworth 2-1 Wednesday night at Tony Sipe Field.  The A’s opened the scoring in the first inning when Nick Johnson was hit with a pitch with the bases loaded, bringing in Beau Fetting.  Then…
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June 26, 2024 0

Clearbrook Summerfest

Clearbrook is getting ready for its annual Summerfest, which starts Thursday.  Clearbrook City Clerk Lucie Thompson tells us about Thursday and Friday’s events. There’s plenty to do on Saturday, too.  There’s more information on Clearbrook Summerfest through this link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1004225104684555


June 26, 2024 0