Author: Joe Lancello

Local Radio

Trisha Rux Benefit In Hawley Sunday

HAWLEY, MN—There’s going to be a benefit in Hawley Sunday for Trisha Rux.  She grew up in Hawley and is currently fighting cancer.  Elaine Kluck, one of the organizers of the benefit, talks about Trisha. Kluck says the cancer came suddenly. Dianne Haugen, who is also organizing the benefit for Trisha, says Sunday’s fundraiser will…
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September 26, 2024 0

Essentia Community Health Needs Assessment

Essentia Health is looking for your thoughts on what the community needs when it comes to health.  Essentia community health specialist Katie Vasey talks about the community health needs assessment. Vasey talks about programs Essentia Health has developed with the feedback from a health needs assessment. The survey is open until September 30.  There’s a…
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September 26, 2024 0

FFA Fall Rally In Ada

ADA, MN—FFA students from across northwest Minnesota gathered at the Norman County Fairgrounds Wednesday for a fall rally.  Emma Brayford, State Vice President for FFA, talks about the rally. Brayford is a freshman at the University of Minnesota-Crookston.  Students from Fosston,  Stephen-Argyle, Frazee-Vergas, Rothsay and Barnesville were among those attending the FFA fall rally.


September 25, 2024 0

Seyfried Recalled In Central Valley School Board Special Election

BUXTON, ND–Central Valley School District voters made their voices clear in Tuesday’s special recall election. The nearly 300 counted votes overwhelmingly favored challenger Curtis Hong, as he received 258 votes to current board member David Seyfried’s 32. Seyfried was called into question following concerns surrounding a school play this past spring. Hong is set to…
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September 25, 2024 0

Fertile-Beltrami Senior Play

Fertile-Beltrami’s Senior Class Play won’t be performed until November, but there’s a lot of excitement around the play.  Fertile-Beltrami Activities Director Maria Bruggeman explains. The play the seniors will be performing hasn’t been decided yet.  You can hear the latest Fertile-Beltrami School News Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 KRJM.


September 25, 2024 0

New Owners At Office Supplies Plus

ADA, MN—An Ada business will soon have new owners.  Kody Krier and Allie Heggvick will take ownership of Office Supplies Plus on October 1st.  Krier’s prior experience is in IT and he says he’ll be spending time repairing computers. Heggvick says she’ll be in the front of the store and she also wants to expand…
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September 25, 2024 0

Unique North Dakota Eateries

When you think about places that have interesting restaurants, it might take you a while to consider North Dakota.  Author Nicole Kringstad has checked out unique eats and eateries in North Dakota and has written a book about her findings.  Kringstad says she found great Turkish and Filipino food in Williston. Kringstad’s new book “Unique…
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September 25, 2024 0

Tuesday Presentation At Ulen-Hitterdal School

Students at Ulen-Hitterdal will hear from a guest speaker Tuesday afternoon….and so can you. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley has details. You can hear the latest school news from Ulen-Hitterdal Monday afternoons at 1:05 on 106.5 FM KRJB.


September 23, 2024 0

Gophers Fall To Iowa 31-14

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—On Saturday, the Minnesota Gophers dropped a 31-14 decision to Iowa at Huntington Bank Stadium…and in the process handed the traveling trophy Floyd of Rosedale back to the Hawkeyes.  The Gophers led 14-7 at halftime as Max Brosmer threw touchdown passes to Jameson Geers and Elijah Spencer.  Spencer hurdled an Iowa defender to get…
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September 22, 2024 0

Public Hearing On Cannabis Oriented Business In Norman County Monday

The Norman County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing Monday morning about an ordinance regarding cannabis related business and land use.  This public hearing will start at 9am at the Norman County Courthouse in Ada in the Commissioners’ Board Room.


September 22, 2024 0