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4H plays a massive role in the Norman County Fair each year, and this year Norman County 4H had the opportunity to host Minnesota Extension Dean Beverly Durgan for a tour of the fairgrounds. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Durgan, who talks more about her visit. Durgan also talks more about…
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Day two of the Norman County Fair was a big one for Norman County 4H, as the 4Hers kept themselves very busy throughout the day. Linda Houglum of Norman County gives us a recap of Thursday’s festivities. Houglum says things do not slow down on Friday for 4H. For more on Norman County 4H content…
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Coming up this weekend, the Hitterdal Lions Club will be holding their annual Hitterfest Community Celebration. Hitterdal Mayor, and Lions Club President Gayle Holte gives us a sneak peak into Saturday’s festivities. More information and a full schedule of Hitterfest Activities can be seen on the Hitterdal Liquor Store Facebook page.
For sugarbeet growers across the Red River Valley, Cercospora Leaf Spot season is fast approaching, organizations like Minnesota and NDSU Extension are encouraging producers to get ahead of leaf spot before it’s too late. Dr Eric Branch of Minnesota Extension says it’s important to be getting in the field for application soon. When it comes…
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If you have a delicious pie recipe, you’re encouraged to bake it, and bring it out to the Norman County Fair for the Norman County Farm Bureau Fruit Pie Baking Contest. Adam Visser of the Norman County Farm Bureau tells us more. If you have a pie that you would like to submit, Visser says…
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Yesterday, R&J News told you about the history of County Fairs in the United States, and their ties to agriculture, but did you know the first fairs in world history can be traced back to the Roman Empire? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the early history of fairs, and how they…
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Fair Food is one of the pinnacles of the Norman County Fair, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is sharing reminders for those who will be indulging in their fair favorites. Kim Myers of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health encourages everyone to enjoy their time at the fair, but to also be mindful of the food they’re consuming. When…
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Day one of the Norman County Fair is in the books, and the fair is off to a good start for Norman County 4H. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says day one of the fair couldn’t have gone any better. As for Thursday, Houglum says they have a full day of 4H events and…
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Fundraising is currently underway for an improvement project at the Ada Baseball Fields near the Dekko Community Center. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city is partnering with the Ada Borup West School to make some much needed updates to the facility. Larson says the fields are very important for the community, and she…
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