Author: Joe Lancello

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Fertile-Beltrami To Expand Robotics Program

FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami is expanding its robotics program.  School Principal Natty Messick has details. You can hear the latest news from Fertile-Beltrami School Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 KRJM.


November 13, 2024 0

Wise Resigns From Fertile City Council

That’s Fertile Mayor Dan Wilkens reading from City Council member Todd Wise’s letter of resignation at Tuesday night’s Fertile City Council meeting.  Wise (seen in file photo on the far right) was not present at Tuesday’s meeting.  The Council took no action on appointing a replacement for Wise.  R&J News asked Fertile City Administrator Lisa…
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November 13, 2024 0

Erskine Thanksgiving Meal

ERSKINE, MN—Thanksgiving is a couple of weeks away and if you don’t have plans, here’s something you might want to consider.  There is going to be a free Thanksgiving dinner available at the Erskine Community Center on November 28.  Erin Green has been preparing Thanksgiving meals for years and tells us what inspired her to…
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November 13, 2024 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Fertile Beltrami School Principal Natty Messick has the latest school news.


November 12, 2024 0

Seat Belt Awareness Day Thursday

Thursday is Seat Belt Awareness Day across the US.  Essentia Health in Fosston will be displaying a vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident.  Nina Bradfield from Essentia Fosston talks about the vehicle. Dr. Cheryl White of Essentia Health Fosston adds that it’s been proven that seat belts save lives. The vehicle will be…
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November 12, 2024 0

Adessa & The Beat Perform At Top Hat Friday

A band from the Grand Rapids area will be playing at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen this Friday night.  They’re called Adessa and the Beat.  Lead singer Adessa talks about the group. Adessa and the Beat will perform at 7:00 Friday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen.  Tickets are available at the…
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November 12, 2024 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Field Trips

ULEN, MN—Several Ulen-Hitterdal students will be taking field trips on Wednesday.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley has the details. You can hear the latest news from Ulen-Hitterdal School Monday afternoons at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


November 12, 2024 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

Dean of Students Ted Critchley talks about what’s happening at Ulen-Hitterdal School this week.


November 11, 2024 0

Taste Of Norway Thursday In Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—You can get a sample of Scandinavian food Thursday night when the Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge in Fosston holds its annual Taste of Norway.  Granlund Lodge President Wes Roland talks about Taste of Norway. Roland tells us what goes into making sweet soup. And there’s another dessert that is a cousin of the traditional…
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November 11, 2024 0

City Council Changes For Veterans Day

With Monday being Veterans Day, many cities that have city council meetings on the second Monday of the month have had to change their schedules.  The city councils in Barnesville, Fertile, Twin Valley, Clearbrook, Winger, Crookston and Lake Park will meet Tuesday, November 12.  The Red Lake Falls City Council will meet on Wednesday, November…
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