Author: Joe Lancello

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Rep. Kiel On MN Sick & Safe Time Law

During R&J News’s conversation with State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston, the Republican spoke about her support of agriculture.  And she brought up the Sick and Safe Time law that was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2023.  Kiel says she isn’t happy with that law. The Sick and Safe Time law requires all employers…
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January 25, 2024 0

Deb Kiel Talks About Her Tenure In St. Paul

Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston will not run for re-election this fall, ending her legislative career at seven terms.  R&J News asked Kiel what she’s most proud of during her time in St. Paul. On the subject of nursing homes, Kiel was asked if she’s been following the situation with the Fair Meadow…
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January 24, 2024 0

Rep. Deb Kiel Describes PFO

On Monday, R&J News told you about PFO: Patent Foramen Ovale.  It’s a heart condition that Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston says was the likely cause of two strokes she suffered last year.  Kiel tells us more about PFO. On Wednesday, R&J News will talk with Rep. Kiel about what she’s most proud…
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January 23, 2024 0

ABW Science Fair Needs Judges

The Ada-Borup-West School is holding a science fair on Thursday.  High School Principal Josh Carlson is asking for your help. If you’d like to volunteer to be a judge at Thursday’s science fair, call the Ada-Borup-West School at 218-784-5300.


January 23, 2024 0

Borup Man Found Dead In Ice House

A man from Borup was found dead over the weekend inside a fish house on Norcross Lake. White Earth Police say they were called to conduct a welfare check on Saturday.  They found 37-year-old Nathan Ray of Borup inside the fish house and he was unresponsive. Investigators believe Ray died from carbon monoxide poisoning, but…
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January 22, 2024 0

MN Rep. Deb Kiel Talks About Her Retirement

CROOKSTON, MN—As R&J News told you last week, Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel announced she would retire at the end of this session.  She has served seven terms in the Minnesota Legislature representing northwest Minnesota.  Kiel tells R&J News “a few things” led to her decision to step down. We asked Kiel how her health…
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January 22, 2024 0

Rep. Fischbach’s Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women & Families Act Passes House

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act co-sponsored by Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has passed in the US House.  Thursday’s vote was 214 to 208.  The bill would ensure that pregnancy centers cannot be excluded or restricted from receiving Temporary…
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January 20, 2024 0

Hawley Construction Update

HAWLEY, MN—Construction at the Hawley School continues.  Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update. With space inside the school buildings opening up, Ellingson says that will allow more construction to start. Meanwhile, the design for the new Hawley Middle School is almost completed.  Bids are expected in the first quarter of this year…
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January 19, 2024 0

Reminder For ND Hunters

Here’s a reminder for North Dakota hunters:  tree stands, blinds, steps and other personal items such as cameras, must be removed from wildlife management areas by January 31st.  Items not removed by then will be considered abandoned property and will be subject to removal and confiscation by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.


January 19, 2024 0

ABW School Gets New Lift For CTE

There’s something new in Ada-Borup-West High School’s Career and Technical Education classroom.  High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us about it. During Wednesday’s Ada-Borup-West School News program on KRJB, Carlson also talked about the school’s Knowledge Bowl team. You can hear the full interview with Ada-Borup-West Principal Josh Carlson at RJ Broadcasting.com in the school…
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January 18, 2024 0