Author: Joe Lancello

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Tuesday Meeting On Mahnomen Health Center Transition To Rural Emergency Hospital

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm on Mahnomen Health Center’s transition to a Rural Emergency Hospital. Rural Emergency Hospitals don’t have inpatient services or swing beds. According to the submission filed by Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen Health Center will continue to provide outpatient services and…
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April 30, 2024 0

Kathie Brekke & 42nd Street Jazz Band To Perform At Top Hat Theatre

The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has its final show of the season on Friday.  Kathie Brekke and the 42nd Street Jazz Band will play Friday night at 7.  Kathie Brekke talks about the show. And after the show, there will be a dessert reception, with proceeds going to support the Ulen Museum.  Here’s how…
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April 29, 2024 0

LPA Students To Help Community

Students at Lake Park-Audubon School will be helping people in their community next week.  LPA High School Principal Art Meyer has details. If you’re in the Lake Park-Audubon area and would like to have a student volunteer, call Lake Park-Audubon High School at 218-325-0754.


April 29, 2024 0

Hawley First Responder Appreciation Dinner Saturday

HAWLEY, MN—On February 25th, fire broke out at the Hawley Grain Elevator, destroying a city landmark. Saturday, April 27, the first responders who dealt with the blaze will be recognized with an appreciation dinner.  It’s from 4:30 to 7:30pm at the Hawley High School gym…and it’s open to all first responders and the public.  There…
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April 27, 2024 0

Hawley Grandparents Day

HAWLEY, MN—There’s going to be a special event next week at Hawley Elementary School.  Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson has the details. You can hear the Hawley School News Thursday afternoons on 106.5 KRJB and also here at RJBroadcasting.com in the School News section.


April 27, 2024 0

One Arrested After SWAT Team Sent To Rural Thompson Residence

One man is in custody after the regional SWAT team was called to a property southwest of Thompson, ND.  The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home in the 500 block of 15th Street NE around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25 for a report of a suicidal man who was armed with a…
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April 26, 2024 0

ABW Enrollment & Budget Concerns

ADA, MN—At Wednesday’s special Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, Superintendent Aaron Cook said a committee will be formed to determine if the school district should add an extra class for some elementary grade levels.  Cook says as things stand now, the Ada-Borup-West district is looking at a deficit. Cook says he doesn’t want to cause harm…
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April 26, 2024 0

Clearbrook Fire Department Fish Fry

CLEARBROOK, MN—You can enjoy a fish fry and help local firefighters Saturday at the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Department’s fish fry and fundraiser.  Clearbrook Assistant Fire Chief Nick Rankin talks about the event. Rankin says there will also be raffles for three $100 cash prizes.  Once again, the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Department fish fry and fundraiser…
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April 26, 2024 0