Author: Joe Lancello

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Access Health Preview

February is American Heart Month….a time when we’re reminded about the importance of diet and exercise in order to keep our hearts healthy.  During a conversation with R&J News, Olivia LaVoy of the American Heart Association in the Twin Cities says women often don’t get the same care and treatment for heart issues that men…
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February 12, 2025 0

Short Week At Climax-Shelly School

CLIMAX, MN—This is going to be a short week for students at the Climax-Shelly School.  Climax-Shelly Principal Lucas Soine explains. For more information on Thursday’s parent/teacher conferences at Climax-Shelly, call 218-857-2395.


February 11, 2025 0

Fischbach Supports Biofuels

Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach joined nearly 30 others in Congress in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.  The letter asks that  biofuels continue to help meet America’s energy needs.  The letter points out that ethanol added over $54 billion to the US gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023….and that bio-based diesel…
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February 11, 2025 0

Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council had been looking for an auditor for several months.  At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Council voted to hire Minneapolis-based CliftonLarsonAllen LLP to handle audits for 2023 and 2024.  Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us more. Nephew talks about other business at Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting. Jude Olson died…
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February 11, 2025 0

One Injured In Bagley Accident

BAGLEY, MN—A woman from Bagley was injured after a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Bagley.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened at 2:50pm at Highway 2 and Wihlborg Avenue.  A pickup driven by 29-year-old Caitlyn Lavine of Bagley was turning westbound on Highway 2 and collided with a car driven by 25-year-old…
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February 8, 2025 0

College Football Signings

Several area athletes signed national letters of intent Wednesday to accept college football scholarships for next fall. Fertile-Beltrami running back Isaiah Wright signed with University of Minnesota-Duluth.  Wright was a two-time All State player in 9-man football and led the Falcons to a Minnesota state 9-man championship last fall. Barnesville defensive back Gannon Bolgrean and…
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February 6, 2025 0

Traill County Community Showcase

HILLSBORO, ND—About 50 people attended the Traill County Community Showcase Wednesday in Hillsboro.  R&J News’ James Maertens spoke with Traill County Economic Development Commission Executive Director Jim Murphy.


February 5, 2025 0

ND District 20 Forum Saturday In Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, ND—The public will be able to ask questions of lawmakers from North Dakota’s District 20 at a legislative forum Saturday in Hillsboro.  Senator Randy Lemm of Hillsboro and Representatives Mike Beltz of Hillsboro and Jared Hagert of Emerado have been invited to take part in the meeting.  The Hillsboro Business Association is sponsoring the…
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February 5, 2025 0

Polk County Deputy Involved In Accident

CROOKSTON, MN—Crookston Police are investigating an early morning accident Tuesday that involved a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy.  The accident happened around 5:15am at the intersection of US Highway 75 and 3rd Avenue SW in Crookston.  Bowende Somde Eudes Ju Sorgho of Grand Forks was headed southbound on Highway 75 when he collided with Deputy Brittney…
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February 5, 2025 0

MN Congressional Republicans Confront Walz

In the wake of reports that 62 investigations have been launched into fraud at child care centers in Minnesota, the state’s Republican Congressional delegation wants answers from Governor Tim Walz.  A letter sent to the Governor is asking the Minnesota Department of Human Services for all documents relating to the investigations, including the violations cited…
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February 5, 2025 0