Author: Joe Lancello

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Two Regional Farms Cited For Superior Cow Care

Two farms in Northwest Minnesota have been recognized by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for superior herd management.  The Waukon Dairy and Walter Brothers Dairy of Plummer are among 90 herds that have low somatic cell counts.  Somatic cell count, or SCC, is a key indicator of milk quality.  A low SCC is better for…
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June 10, 2024 0

More Water Safety Reminders

Life jackets and car safety seats have two things in common: they’re meant to help keep you safe and they have to fit properly.  Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman talks about this. Tadman also suggests it might be better if really young children stayed away from the water. Tadman points out that Just as there…
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June 8, 2024 0

Boating & Water Safety Tips

Now that summer is here, many of us will be taking boats out to our favorite lake.  Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says law enforcement will also be out on the lake.  He talks about the things people do wrong when boating. Tadman also has tips on what to do when you go on the…
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June 7, 2024 0

MN Take A Kid Fishing Weekend Starts Friday

Friday marks the start of Take A Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota.  Benji Kohn, a mentoring coordinator for the Minnesota DNR, gives us the guidelines for Take A Kid Fishing Weekend. Once again, Take A Kid Fishing Minnesota runs today through Sunday.


June 7, 2024 0

Ada Woman Charged With Domestic Assault

Following a tip R&J News received Wednesday, we’ve learned that a woman from Ada was arrested Wednesday and charged with fifth degree assault and domestic assault for inflicting or intending to inflict bodily harm on someone.  According to court documents, 21-year-old Deonna Sue Voeltz allegedly bit, scratched and punched the father of Voeltz’s minor child…
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June 6, 2024 0

Child Dies From Injuries In Grand Forks Vehicle Crash

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  A 6-year-old child who was injured in a two vehicle crash Monday near the Grand Forks Airport has now died from injuries suffered in that accident.  The child, whose name has not been released, was airlifted to a Fargo hospital following the accident.  The…
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June 6, 2024 0

Grand Forks Crash Update

GRAND FORKS, ND—There’s new information about a two vehicle crash Monday night near the Grand Forks Airport that sent two people to the hospital.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an SUV was stopped at a red light at the intersection of US Highway 2 and Airport Road when the SUV was rear-ended by a…
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June 6, 2024 0

Ada Dog And Cat Shot Clinic Thursday

If your dog or cat needs to get up to date on its vaccinations, the City of Ada is sponsoring a shot clinic for Ada residents on Thursday.  The Frazee Veterinary Clinic will be coming to Ada to administer the shots.  Dr. Randall Lindemann with the Frazee Veterinary Clinic talks about the vaccinations your dog…
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June 5, 2024 0

McIntosh Breakfast On The Farm

There’s going to be a Breakfast on the Farm this coming Saturday near McIntosh.  Holly Breckel, the host for this event, has details. Breckel talks about what’s cooking Saturday besides breakfast. Breckel gives directions on how to reach her family’s farm this Saturday.


June 5, 2024 0

Cause Of 2023 Borup Fire Officially Undetermined

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The cause of a fire in Borup in April 2023 has been officially classified as “Undetermined.”  You might remember on April 9th of last year, which was Easter Sunday, fire destroyed a bar and grill located at 210 Main Avenue in Borup.  The Minnesota…
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June 5, 2024 0