Author: Joe Lancello

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Fertile-Beltrami Scholarships

FERTILE, MN—This past Monday, the Fertile-Beltrami School held its annual Honors Banquet.  Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says many scholarships were also awarded on Monday. You can hear the latest Fertile-Beltrami School News Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 KRJM.


May 6, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke speaks about the school’s honors banquet that was held on May 4.


May 5, 2026 0

This Week In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—The City of Mahnomen is holding an open house Tuesday night about removing ash trees.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has details. Guenther also reminds Mahnomen residents that the city-wide cleanup is underway. And if you want to get involved with planning Wild Rice Days this summer, the planning committee will meet May 27…
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May 5, 2026 0

Fosston Man Cited After Motorcycle Crash

LENGBY, MN—A Fosston man has been cited after a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Lengby.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was called around 9:30 Sunday night to the intersection of County Road 4 and 460th Street SE in Lengby.  The driver of the motorcycle, 32-year-old Nicholas Rood of Fosston, was northbound when he went into…
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May 5, 2026 0

Kids & Spring Cleaning

Getting your kids involved in spring cleaning might feel like extra work, but experts like pediatrician Dr. Megan Yanny say it pays off long-term.  Yanny says having your kids help out with spring cleaning around the house can set them up for success down the road.  Yanny says if you’re letting kids help out, make…
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May 5, 2026 0

First World Robotics Conference Wraps Up

HOUSTON, TX—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The First World Robotics Conference wrapped up on Saturday.  The Dally Division was the winner, comprised of teams from Madera, California, Studio City, California, Minneola, Florida and San Diego, California. Warroad’s team, FRED, finished in 29th place in the Dally Division with a…
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May 3, 2026 0

Defending World Robotics Champions

HOUSTON, TX—The FIRST Robotics World Championships are taking place in Houston, Texas.  R&J Broadcasting’s Noah Harren is in Houston following Warroad’s team at the Worlds….and while he was there, he met with students from defending world champions MadTown from Madera, California.  Brianna Mendoza was part of last year’s team and talks about that experience. Ian…
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May 1, 2026 0

Rep Gander On Minnesota’s Economy

ST. PAUL, MN— Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander speaking to R&J News following Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State speech earlier this week.  The East Grand Forks Republican compared Minnesota’s economy from the time before Walz took office and the current situation. Gander was talking about a bill he proposed that would help Minnesota…
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May 1, 2026 0

UND Ends Men’s & Women’s Tennis Programs

GRAND FORKS, ND—The University of North Dakota has given a backhand to its men’s and women’s tennis teams, cancelling both programs immediately.  Both of the Fighting Hawks’ tennis teams finished second in the Summit League this season.  UND remains in compliance with Title IX because both the men’s and women’s teams were cut.  North Dakota…
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April 30, 2026 0

Another Scholarship For Drew Gullickson

FERTILE, MN—R&J News has told you about Fertile-Beltrami senior Drew Gullickson and his performance in the classroom and on the basketball court.  Last month, he won the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple A award for participation in athletics, arts and academics.  That earned Gullickson a one thousand dollar scholarship for each of the next…
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April 30, 2026 0