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The Norman County Historical Society is open for the Norman County Fair, and fair goers are invited to come learn more about the history of Norman County. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us some of her favorite exhibits that you should check out while visiting. Kitchell says there’s also many things…
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Over the last two days R&J Broadcasting has been talking with Norman County 4H members about their fair projects, and 4H as a whole. There can often be stigma surrounding 4H, and many believe that it is strictly an agricultural organization. Bryn Jacobson of Norman County says this couldn’t be farther from the truth, and…
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The staff at Itasca State Park is offering a chance for novices to learn more about fishing, without having to purchase any equipment. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about this unique opportunity. Later in the day Cox says Itasca State Park will also be holding a free educational event. For more…
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It’s going to be a busy couple of days for Norman County FFA Chapters, as they will be very active at this year’s fair. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us what they have going on at this year’s Norman County Fair. Again, static exhibits can be seen in the Mustang Seeds Agricultural…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board had lengthy discussions about their 2026 budget at their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook fills us in on the status of the district’s budget moving forward. For these reasons, Cook says that the school board will be discussing a potential operating referendum in the near future. The Win-E-Mac…
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2025 is a big year for Traill County, as they are celebrating 150 years since the County was first founded. John Wright of the Traill County 150 year celebration tells us more about the history of Traill County’s founding. Wright says they will also be holding a special gathering on Friday afternoon in Caledonia, to…
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Traill County 4H invites you to Hillsboro tomorrow for their annual Traill County 4H Achievement Day. Traill County 4H Extension Educator Jill Murphy says they have a fun day of activities planned, including a new event called the Ag Olympics. Murphy also went over the rest of the schedule for the day. Again, that’s Friday…
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Rachel Visser, the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way was at the Norman County Historical Society earlier this morning for their weekly Coffee and Conversation. R&J news had the opportunity to catch up with Visser, who talks more about her visit. R&J News will have more with Rachel Visser, during our 10:00 news on…
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It’s the busiest time of year for area 4Hers, as they will be busy with the County Fair this week, and the community is invited to come see what they’ve been working on. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us what 4Hers will be busy with today during opening day. Houglum also went over…
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The 129th Annual Norman County Fair kicks off today, and the fair board has a ton of fun activities planned for opening night. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens, and Fair Board member Jim Birkemeyer previews some of today’s activities. More information, and a full schedule of events for the 129th Annual Norman County…
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