Author: Joe Lancello

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Halstad Harvest Event Tuesday

HALSTAD, MN— Vibrant Salon and the Zone on 75 are teaming up Tuesday to hold a Halstad Harvest Market. Kristi Melting, the organizer of the Harvest Market, tells us it’s taking place at The Zone on 75. Melting says her group wants to have more of these events in Halstad next year. Again, the Halstad…
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August 29, 2023 0

Woman From White Earth Charged With Murder

A woman from rural White Earth has been charged with 3rd degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.  46-year-old Carol Jean Nelson was charged on Friday, August 25.  According to police, 35-year-old Jude Duane Beauchamp JR of rural White Earth was found dead on March 13. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was fentanyl toxicity. …
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August 28, 2023 0

Youth Hunting Thank Yous

BEJOU, MN—Dozens of young people learned about hunting and wildlife Saturday in Bejou.  The annual youth hunting and wildlife education day was held at McCollum’s Hunting Preserve.  Pheasant hunting, clay target shooting, archery, and shooting with hand guns and BB guns were all included Saturday.  There was one other thing students learned about: gratitude.  Terry…
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August 28, 2023 0

Catie Erickson At Minnesota State Fair

R&J News continues to update you on 4H-ers at the Minnesota State Fair.  Catie Erickson from Fertile had an exhibit on Friday. And how did things go? Catie is about to start her sophomore year at North Dakota State University.  She says she has had an exhibit at the State Fair every year since she…
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August 28, 2023 0

White Earth Band Concerned About Rise in Opioid Deaths

The White Earth Band of Chippewa and the Reservation Business Committee have noticed a rise in deaths from opioid overdoses.  The White Earth Band says there are many reasons for this increase, including using alone, using after a break in using and using another drug that was unexpectedly cut with fentanyl.  In light of this…
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August 28, 2023 0

Polk County 4-H At Minnesota State Fair

Polk County 4-H has several young people getting ready to show their projects at the Minnesota State Fair.  Katie Becker, extension educator for 4-H youth development in Polk County, says these will be in what’s called the static encampment, or non-livestock, areas. Becker says the North Star 4-H club from Crookston has two club projects…
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August 26, 2023 0

Potato Days Grand Marshal Has Special Ride For Saturday’s Parade

BARNESVILLE, MN—The grand marshal at a parade usually rides in an open top convertible, waving to everyone.  But Tammy Grommesh, the grand marshal at Saturday’s Potato Days parade in Barnesville, will be riding something else–a tractor that’s a family heirloom. Saturday’s parade at Potato Days in Barnesville begins at 1:30.


August 25, 2023 0

Hillsboro Vets Club Corn Feed Thursday

HILLSBORO, ND—A Hillsboro tradition returns Thursday.  The annual Hillsboro Vets Club corn feed will be held at the Vets Club from 5:30 to 7pm.  Rich Gehrke of the Vets Club talks about the corn feed. Gehrke says the corn and potatoes are all locally grown and were picked by members of the Vets Club.  The…
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August 24, 2023 0

No Mashed Potato Wrestling In Barnesville At Potato Days

BARNESVILLE, MN—One of the popular events at Barnesville’s Potato Days won’t be taking place this weekend.  Potato Days executive director Missie Goheen tells us why there won’t be mashed potato wrestling this year. Even with mashed potato wrestling off the schedule, there are still many fun events involving spuds at Barnesville’s Potato Days.  There’s a…
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August 24, 2023 0

Gather At The Pole At Ada-Borup-West School

An Ada businessman has created a new community event that will take place this coming Tuesday.  Josh Visser, co-owner of Ada Building Center LLC, talks about Gather At The Pole. Gather At The Pole will be Tuesday, August 29th at 3:45pm at the south flagpole at Ada-Borup-West High School.  Students, teachers, paraprofessionals, all school employees,…
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August 24, 2023 0