Author: Joe Lancello

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Ulen-Hitterdal School News

Ulen-Hitterdal’s junior high school Knowledge Bowl team will be in Fergus Falls Tuesday.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley has details. Also on Tuesday, there’s going to be a concert at Ulen-Hitterdal. Critchley also wants to remind parents that Wednesday will be a full day of school at Ulen-Hitterdal…as some school districts in the region…
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November 21, 2023 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

R&J Broadcasting’s Joe Lancello spoke with Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley about school news.


November 20, 2023 0

Waubun Hit & Run

A woman is hospitalized and a man was arrested after a hit and run accident Sunday night outside of Waubun.  The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office tells R&J News officers responded to a reported hit and run at the intersection of Highways 59 and 113 around 8:30 Sunday night.  When officers arrived, there was no victim…
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November 20, 2023 0

Winter & Your Vehicle

Now that it’s time for holiday traveling, Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow has some advice for making sure you stay safe if you get caught in a winter storm. Now that it’s almost winter, it’s time to get your car ready for the colder weather.  Sgt. Grabow also has a reminder when it comes…
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November 20, 2023 0

Wahpeton Machete Attack

WAHPETON, ND— Two men were taken to the hospital after an altercation in Wahpeton late Thursday morning. Wahpeton Police Chief Matthew Anderson says alcohol was involved and two people who knew each other were arguing about money. Police were called after someone reported one man had a machete. Chief Anderson says Brian Howe dropped the…
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November 17, 2023 0

Spears, Beers & Decoys Saturday In Bejou

It might not look like ice fishing weather just yet, but there’s something in Bejou Saturday that will get you in the mood for ice fishing.  The fourth annual Spears, Beers and Decoys will be held Saturday at the Lean To Tavern and Peachy’s Pub in Bejou.  Jordan Gunufson, owner of Icesaw LLC, has details.…
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November 17, 2023 0

Barnesville City Council Meeting

Most of the time spent at Monday’s Barnesville City Council meeting was devoted to a special assessment hearing for business and property owners along this summer’s Highway 9/Front Street renovation project.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette has details. Also at Monday’s meeting, a two year deal between the City of Barnesville and its Police Department…
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November 16, 2023 0

Combine Fire In Felton

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department and Felton Fire Department responded to a combine fire in rural Felton Tuesday night.  The call came in just after 8:00 PM in the area of 110th St. North and 210th Avenue.   Officials say the combine was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived on scene. Felton Fire arrived to…
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November 15, 2023 0

Safe Sleep Week

This week is Infant Safe Sleep Week in Minnesota….and the State Department of Health is encouraging parents to learn about the best ways to keep babies sleeping safely.  Kathy Moore, communications coordinator for the child and family health division at the Department of Health, tells us how many infants die in their cribs each year…
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November 15, 2023 0

Mahnomen County 4-H Selling Wreaths

Just in time for the Christmas season, the Mahnomen County 4-H is selling wreaths.  Mahnomen County 4-H Coordinator Rebekkah Donner has details. If you’d like to buy a wreath, call Mahnomen County 4-H at 218-935-2226.


November 15, 2023 0