Author: Joe Lancello

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Halstad Farmer Honored

A farmer from Halstad has been named one of America’s Best Young Farmers and Ranchers.  Rachel Arneson (front row, far right) was one of five farmers chosen by Minneapolis-based DTN and Progressive Farmer magazine.   Arneson says her role as president of the Halstad Rescue Squad and dedication to community involvement played into receiving the honor,…
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November 27, 2023 0

Mahnomen Council To Improve Curb Appeal

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council voted Monday to spend some money on landscaping.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us about the plan. Guenther says the $1800 cost will be added to Mahnomen’s 2024 budget.


November 24, 2023 0

Avoiding Overeating During The Holidays

Thanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday eating season.  We’ll be practically surrounded by food at holiday gatherings and parties from now through New Year’s. According to the Calorie Control Council, between the stuffing, gravy and pie the typical Thanksgiving meal gives us 3000 calories and 159 grams of fat.  And that’s not counting…
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November 24, 2023 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

MAHNOMEN, MN—On Monday night, the Mahnomen City Council approved a change order to a water treatment improvement.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther gives us details. Guenther was asked what the change order would cost the City. Guenther says demolishing the well house will delay completion of the water treatment project. With demolition set for this…
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November 22, 2023 0

Bejou Jurisdiction Question

A meeting was held in Bejou Monday to gauge interest and tell others about a court case between the White Earth Nation and Mahnomen County farmer Dave Vipond.  Vipond tells the Red River Farm Network this started in March when he applied for a permit from the State of Minnesota for an irrigation system.  The…
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November 22, 2023 0

Assisted Living Homes

You’ll remember back in October, Benedictine Mission Court in Ada announced it was dropping assisted living care and would only have independent living housing.  R&J News spoke with Kari Thurlow, president and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota, about the future of assisted living care and she says there are several trends taking place.  The first is…
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November 22, 2023 0

Whitney Pittman Wins MN Farm Bureau Federation Award

A member of the R&J Broadcasting family has been recognized for her work.  Whitney Pittman of the Red River Farm Network was named Ag Communicator of the Year by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.  Pittman began her broadcasting career with R&J Broadcasting, Inc and is pleased to have won the award. Pittman says she’s grateful…
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November 21, 2023 0

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