Author: Joe Lancello

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Norman County Law Library

ADA, MN—A law library sounds like the sort of place where law students, judges and attorneys would conduct research.  Norman County has a law library in the County Courthouse in Ada.  Norman County Attorney Liz Brainard says the County’s law library is open to anyone. Brainard says the Norman County law library recently received some…
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May 20, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Minnesota Honor Society President Drew Gullickson and Vice President Mimi Iverson talk about the Fertile-Beltrami chapter of the Minnesota Honor Society and what they’ve done during the school year.


May 19, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Graduation

ULEN, MN—Ulen-Hitterdal High School’s graduating class of 2026 will collect their diplomas Friday night.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson talks about the graduation ceremony and the Class of 2026. Thompson is wrapping up his first year as Dean of Students at Ulen-Hitterdal.  He was asked what grade he would give himself for the school…
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May 19, 2026 0

Mahnomen Hospital Included In State Bonding Bill

MAHNOMEN, MN—After years of asking, the Mahnomen Hospital has been included in the Minnesota Legislature’s bonding bill.  That bonding bill was approved at the end of the legislative session Sunday.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther was happy with the news. Guenther was asked when work would begin on the project to renovate the city’s hospital…
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May 19, 2026 0

Essentia Fosston Stroke & Trauma Awareness

FOSSTON, MN—With May being National Stroke Awareness Month and National Trauma Awareness Month, Essentia Health-Fosston will hold its annual community awareness event on Wednesday.  Essentia Fosston Nursing Director Stephanie McKnight says there will be grilled bratwurst, as well as information on strokes and trauma. McKnight talks about the Teddy Bear clinic. The stroke and trauma…
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May 18, 2026 0

Central Valley School Board Meets

BUXTON, ND—The Central Valley School Board met this past Wednesday.  Superintendent Jeremy Brandt talks about the three main agenda items. Brandt reminds voters in the Central Valley School District that there will be two seats on the school board on the June 2 ballot.  Also, graduation will be on May 24, a week from Sunday,…
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May 16, 2026 0

Ada Native To Receive Honorary Doctorate From NDSU

FARGO, ND—A native of Ada will receive an Honorary Doctor of Engineering from North Dakota State University Saturday morning at the Fargodome.  Richard Offerdahl graduated from NDSU in 1965 with a degree in electrical engineering.  He talks about a lesson he learned growing up in Ada. Offerdahl went on to have a successful career in…
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May 15, 2026 0

ND Peace Officers Memorial Highway

That’s Watford City Police Officer Jeffrey Jensen talking Wednesday about the dedication drive for North Dakota Highway 200 being christened the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Highway.  Jensen drove the length of Highway 200 from Watford City to Halstad along with dozens of other law enforcement officers from North Dakota as signs were put…
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May 15, 2026 0

5 Arrested After Search Warrants Served

Five people were arrested after White Earth Tribal Police served three search warrants in the villages of White Earth and Naytawaush, plus the Roy Lake area.  A large amount of controlled substances was also seized and child welfare reports were also sent to Indian Child Welfare.  More arrests are expected as the investigation continues.


May 14, 2026 0

ND Fallen Peace Officer Highway

If you drive along North Dakota State Highway 200, you’ll now see signs honoring North Dakota law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.  The North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Highway was dedicated Wednesday.  One of those honored officers is Norman County native Cody Holte, who was killed in the line of…
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May 13, 2026 0