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Summer events like the Norman County Fair, and Hillsboro Days are in full swing across the region, and a common sight you’ll see at these kinds of events are children running around having fun. One thing that can often be overlooked by parents at these events is hydration, and that could lead to problems. Kelsey…
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The Hawley City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says a bulk of the meeting was about an annexation request, and city street projects. Neuner says the Hawley City Council recently updated their tobacco and cannabis ordinance, and he explains why they decided to make a change. The…
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The Norman County Fair begins today, and 4Hers across the county will be coming together for 4 days full of fun and hard work. Hadley Abentroth has been in 4H since she was a clover bud back in early elementary school, and she talks more about being able to be a part of the fair…
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The Minnesota Corn/Soybean Growers along with the Minnesota Farm Bureau held their annual Dinner with a Farmer event on Tuesday night, and it was a huge success. Norman County Farm Bureau President Rachel Arneson is excited to announce that they served a record amount of meals. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration…
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The Norman County Historical Society will be open for their Norman County Fair, and they will be having a special guest at their Coffee & Conversation on Wednesday morning. Solvieg Kitchell of Norman County Historical Society tells us more. Kitchell says the Historical Society will be open all day during the fair, and she tells…
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The Annual Gary Days Celebration is this week, and the City of Gary has a number of fun activities planned for people of all ages. Gary Mayor, and Fire Chief Buck Engen previews some of this year’s activities. You can see more information about Gary Days on the Gary Minnesota Page of the Events Coordinator…
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It’s a busy week of events at Itasca State Park, and all are invited out to the park this week to see what they have to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the events happening today and tomorrow. Cox says they also have a number of events happening later in the…
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The Norman County Fair kicks off tomorrow, and fair goers may notice some new rides gracing the midway. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens is excited to announce that due to some recent shakeups, the Thomas Carnival will be bringing some new rides this year. Merkens says the Norman County Fair will be offering…
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Construction on the Perley Grade Raises resumed this spring, and the project continues to move along. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District gives us an update on the project, and any detours that travelers need to be aware of. While weather for the most part hasn’t been ideal for area farmers, Jensen says…
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The Norman County East School Board had a discussion about the 2025/2026 School budget at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell talks more about the schools budget, and the impact recent legislation has had on it. Nudell says the District has also reached a contract agreement with their teacher’s union…
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