Author: Joe Lancello

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Cass County Veteran Stand Down Thursday In Fargo

FARGO, ND—Thursday will be an important day for veterans with the Cass County Veteran Service Office hosting its third annual Community Veteran Stand Down event in Fargo.  Cass County Veteran Services Officer Chris Deery says there will be many services available for veterans. Deery has details on where and when the Stand Down will take…
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September 9, 2026 0

Fargo Crime Down–With One Exception

FARGO, ND–Fargo Police say crime in the city is down from last year.  But there’s one category where crime is up. Fargo Police say over the first eight months of 2026, crime is down 13 percent from the same period last year.  But crimes involving violence against people went up slightly.  That includes assault, intimidation,…
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September 9, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

Fertile-Beltrami Principal Natty Messick gives a preview of next week’s Homecoming.


September 8, 2026 0

3 Injured In 3 Vehicle Accident Near Thompson

THOMPSON, ND—Three people were injured and three vehicles were damaged after an accident on Interstate 29 near Thompson. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says on Sunday afternoon a Toyota Camry slowed down to use the median turnaround near mile marker 136.  A SUV behind that Camry struck it and then sideswiped a third vehicle.  The Highway…
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September 8, 2026 0

Veterans Stand Down Thursday In Fargo

FARGO, ND—The Cass County Veterans Service Office is holding its third annual Community Stand Down this coming Thursday at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo.  Chris Deery, the Cass County Veterans Services Director, tells us what a stand down represents. The Community Stand Down is Thursday from 10am to 2pm at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo. …
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September 7, 2026 0

Steiger Heritage On Display At Steam Threshers Reunion

ROLLAG, MN—This year’s Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag is featuring Steiger tractors, which were first made in Red Lake Falls.  Peter Christianson with the Steiger Heritage Club tells us more. Christianson says that Steiger from Hungary involved a rare US deal with an Eastern European country during the Cold War. The Western Minnesota…
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September 4, 2026 0

Storm Wrap

Here’s an update on the storms that moved through the region Thursday.  There were no reports of injuries in the region.  There were many Wild Rice Electric customers who lost power yesterday, as Wild Rice President and CEO Tommy Houdek explains. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells R&J News the winds were so strong…
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September 4, 2026 0

Halstad Man Dies In Thursday Rollover Accident

A Halstad man is dead and another man was injured when their car rolled over Thursday morning on US Highway 75 in Norman County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened around 3:40am Thursday in Lee Township.  A car going northbound lost control and went into the ditch.  A passenger in the car, 19-year-old…
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September 4, 2026 0

Hawley Man Accused Of Kidnapping

HAWLEY, MN—A man from Hawley is facing charges including kidnapping and domestic assault.  18-year-old Preston Thomas Larson was charged Thursday with six counts: two counts of kidnapping, one count of domestic assault by strangulation, plus interference with a 911 call and two counts of misdemeanor domestic assault.  According to Clay County Court documents, Larson and…
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September 4, 2026 0

Top Hat Theatre Looks For New Director

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has been preparing for its 21st season beginning in October. And there will be a need to find a new executive director.  Carrie Jirava, who has had that job for several years, tells R&J News this season will be her last in that position. The Top Hat Theatre’s…
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September 4, 2026 0