Author: Joe Lancello

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Leiting vs Fertile Update

R&J News has found new information about the legal case involving former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting against the City of Fertile.  Angie Leiting’s attorneys have asked Polk County Judge Jeffrey Remick for a summary judgment in her lawsuit against the City.  That summary judgment would have Fertile Mayor Dan Wilkens and City…
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January 30, 2024 0

Two Men Killed In Crash On Highway 9

The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the two men who died after a crash on Highway 9 Sunday morning.  The crash report says the driver, 28-year-old Isaac Schultz of Fergus Falls died, as did his passenger, 28-year-old James Mork. The crash happened just after 5:30 AM on Sunday, Jan. 28.  The State Patrol says Schultz…
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January 29, 2024 0

Mayville Public Library Remains Closed

The Mayville Public Library has been quiet for about three weeks.  The library closed in early January when librarian Margaret Rice asked to go on medical leave.  Then on January 12, Rice passed away at her home.  Since then, the library has remained closed with no reopening date on the horizon.  The Mayville Library Board’s…
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January 29, 2024 0

Spring Flood Outlook

The National Weather Service has released its 90 day flood outlook for the Red River Valley in western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.  The good news is there’s a less than 35 percent chance of major flooding across the Red River basin—that’s considered low.  There is a medium risk–a 35 to 65 percent chance–of flooding…
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January 29, 2024 0

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue Banquet Saturday

HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Department is holding a new fundraiser Saturday night at the Hillsboro Armory.  Hillsboro firefighter Matt Miller has details. Miller talks about the door prizes that will be available. Tickets for the 50 gun raffle are sold out, but you can still get tickets for the banquet at Olsen Hardware…
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January 26, 2024 0

Hawley Wild Game Feed Saturday

HAWLEY, MN—The annual Wild Game Feed in Hawley is this Saturday night at the Hawley Alliance Church.  Gary Ronsberg, one of the “Band of Brothers” who puts on the wild game feed, talks about the event. Ronsberg tells us what’s on the menu. Sam Bauer from Cormorant will be the featured speaker… and there will…
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January 26, 2024 0

Hawley Hosts One Act Play Competition

HAWLEY, MN—Hawley High School will be filled with actors the next two Saturdays.  Hawley High Principal Kelly Anderson says they’ll be hosting one act play competitions. Once again, admission is free and the first play begins at 9am Saturday at Hawley High School.


January 26, 2024 0

MN Rep. Deb Kiel Talks About The 2024 Session

We wrap up our conversation with retiring Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel with a look at the upcoming Legislative session, which begins on February 12.  She says there could be a renewed look at the sick and safe time law passed a year ago. Kiel says she also expects discussion on end of life decisions. …
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January 26, 2024 0

Waubun Sno Daze

The Waubun/Ogema/White Earth School is getting ready for its annual Sno Daze in early February.  Britani Ferencik with Waubun High School tells us who is on the Sno Daze Court. Waubun’s Sno Daze coronation will be Monday, February 5 at 9am.  The public is invited to attend.


January 26, 2024 0

Care & Share Receives $1 Million State Grant

CROOKSTON, MN—A Crookston homeless shelter has been awarded a large grant from the State of Minnesota. Care and Share Board Chairman Tom Anderson has the information. Anderson talks about Care and Share’s buildings. No word yet when work will begin on these renovations.


January 26, 2024 0