Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Norman County Historical Society Stays Busy During Norman County Fair

Ada, MN — Take a break from corn dogs and tilt-a-whirls and head to the Prairie Village and the Norman County Historical Society to take in some history and other fun activities during the Norman County Fair. All of the buildings will be open at Noon each day for browsing, but there’s plenty of special…
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June 23, 2022 0

Ahead of Hitterfest, Hitterdal Hit Hard by Storms

Hitterdal, MN — Less than a week before the annual Hitterfest celebration, the Hitterdal community was hit hard by heavy winds that left trees and power lines down all across the city. However, the Hitterdal Fire Department and numerous other community members have stepped up to clean up the city so it’s ready to go…
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June 23, 2022 0

Norman County Raceway Results from Ada Nationals Night 1 6/22/22

IMCA NORTHERN SPORTMOD Justin Jones started on the front row for the 40 lap Sport Mod Challenge Race and quickly got out to the early, but Rich Pavlicek wasted no time in moving from 10th to 2nd in the first five laps. Then Pavlicek began to reel in Jones and the two would race for…
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June 23, 2022 0

Halstad City Council News & Notes from June 13th Meeting

Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, June 13th where they discussed the Landmark Building, golf cart ordinance, food trucks, and more. The council did also hear from some concerned citizens who were unhappy about the smell from water discharge earlier this spring. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson…
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June 22, 2022 0

Norman County 4-H at the Fair!

Ada, MN — It just wouldn’t be a fair without the 4-H, and as the Norman County Fair gets underway today the Norman County 4-H is encouraging fairgoers to support the local 4-Hers at their various events and activities throughout the fair. Linda Houglum of the Norman County 4-H runs down the different things 4-Hers…
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June 21, 2022 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Reserve Help Locate Missing Boy

Bagley, MN — A five-year old autistic boy was found unharmed after going missing for approximately three hours last week in Clearwater County thanks to the help of the Sheriff’s Reserve and a number of other local agencies. On Thursday, June 16th, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office received a call that a five-year old autistic,…
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June 21, 2022 0

Law Enforcement Seize Fentanyl Pills and Meth in Drug Busts Last Week in Norman County

Twin Valley, MN — Norman County Law Enforcement officers arrested four individuals in two separate drugs busts in Twin Valley over the course of 24 hours last week resulting in the seizure of meth and dozens of fentanyl pills. The first occurred on Wednesday, June 15th, when a Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a…
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June 21, 2022 0

Have a Good Time in Gary! Gary Days is June 17th – 19th

Gary, MN — If you’re going to go to Gary, Minnesota this weekend, you’re going to have a good time. It’s the annual Gary Days celebration Friday, June 17th through Sunday, June 19th.  Events throughout the weekend include a family movie night on Friday night at the Gary Park, parade and kiddie parade, cornhole tournament,…
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June 15, 2022 0

Mahnomen School Board News & Notes from June 13th Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — Despite the end to free school lunch programs for families across the nation, the Mahnomen School District will still provide free lunches to families who don’t qualify for the Free and Reduced Program this coming year. The Mahnomen School Board made the decision at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, June…
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June 15, 2022 0

Danette Gwin Retiring From Norman County Sheriff’s Office After Nearly 50 Years

Ada, MN — For nearly the last five decades, a familiar voice has been on the other end of dispatch for the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, but that very recognizable voice will soon be calling it a career. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an open house today (Wednesday) from 2-4pm to honor the…
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June 15, 2022 0