Author: Joe Lancello

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Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Charged in West Fargo Accident

WEST FARGO, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J Broadcasting has been following.  The motorcyclist who was killed Wednesday night in West Fargo in a crash with an SUV has been identified and the driver of the SUV has been charged.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 31- year-old Thomas Fradet of Fargo was going…
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April 13, 2023 0

Giving Hearts Day Benefits Barnesville Renovation

BARNESVILLE, MN—There was a sign of Barnesville’s generosity on display at Monday’s Barnesville City Council meeting.  City Administrator Jeremy Cossette says proceeds from the recent Giving Hearts Day will go toward renovating a Barnesville building. Cossette gives some examples of how the money was raised. Cossette says the City of Barnesville will also chip in…
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April 13, 2023 0

HBA Customer Appreciation Breakfast Saturday

HILLSBORO, ND—It’s said there’s no such thing as a free lunch; but in Hillsboro Saturday morning, there will be a free breakfast.  The Hillsboro Business Association is holding its annual Customer Appreciation Breakfast at the Main Street Community Center.  HBA President JR Strom has details. Strom says they usually serve over 100 people at the…
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April 13, 2023 0

Norman County Emergency Preparedness Meeting

ADA, MN—Officials from Ada and Norman County met Wednesday afternoon in Ada to prepare for possible flooding over the next few days.  Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson has the latest. Johanson was asked if there are any places in Ada that are vulnerable to flooding. Johanson says there are no current plans to make…
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April 12, 2023 0

Norman County Spring Expo On Sunday

The first ever Norman County Spring Expo is still on for this Sunday at the Hendrum School Building.  One of the Expo’s organizers, Ann Tommerdahl, says they’ve had to make a small change in the event. Another organizer, Dena Bishop, says there will be several vendors at the Spring Expo. The Norman County Spring Expo…
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April 12, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Gives Legislative Update

At Tuesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, Superintendent Aaron Cook gave an update on bills the Minnesota Legislature is considering…including the education budget. Also on Tuesday, the Ada-Borup-West School Board accepted the retirements of paraprofessionals Cindy Ramstad and Cindy Peterson, bus driver Curtis Bitker and Head of Buildings and Grounds Doug Slininger.  The Board is also…
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April 12, 2023 0

Halstad City Council Talks Turkeys & Trucks

HALSTAD, MN—Last month, the Halstad City Council was scheduled to talk about a turkey problem in the city…but the meeting was never held. First because of the weather, then because the rescheduled meeting conflicted with an Ada-Borup-West playoff basketball game.  On Monday night, the Halstad City Council met and wild turkeys were talked about…according to…
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April 12, 2023 0

Sandbags Will Be Filled Wednesday In Mayville

MAYVILLE, ND—A sandbag filling event will be held on Wednesday, April 12 to continue preparing for potential flooding conditions in Traill County.  The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Those interested in volunteering are asked to check in at the Mayville Fire Hall.  “With the potential for inclement weather on Thursday,…
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April 11, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West School Board Accepts Retirements

At Tuesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, four long-time employees of the school district retired as of the end of the school year.  ABW Superintendent Aaron Cook says the four have given many years to the district. Also on Tuesday, the Ada-Borup-West School Board accepted the resignations of Chaz Burgess as a social studies teacher and…
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April 11, 2023 0

MN Senator Johnson On Proposal To End Tax on Social Security Benefits

A bill that’s being discussed at the Minnesota State Capitol would stop your Social Security benefits from being taxed.  State Senator Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says he’s in favor of cutting that tax. Johnson was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, which airs weekday mornings at 9am. 


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