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Starting today, and running through Saturday, the Aurora Center for The Arts will be performing their rendition of “The Sound of Music”. Production Director Abby Pearson says her cast of over 20 students is really excited for this week’s shows, and the challenges it brings. Due to a high number of auditioners, Pearson says this…
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The Norman County Fair will kick off today, which means that it is officially one of the busiest times of year for Norman County Law Enforcement. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says his department is ready for the fair, and that they will be patrolling the fairgrounds all week. When it comes to the fair,…
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Today marks the start of the 130th Annual Norman County Fair, and while that may be a long standing tradition in our history, did you know that the origin of county fairs in the United States goes back far further than 130 years? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more. Revier says as the…
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After months of hard work by the Norman County Fairboard, the 130th Annual Norman County County Fair is here, and set to kick off this afternoon. Norman County Fairboard representatives Don Merkens and Amy Germolus says Wednesday’s schedule includes a free musical performance by the Mooncats among other fun activities. Over the last few years,…
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The Ada Public Library will be at this year’s Norman County Fair, and they encourage you to swing by their booth in the coliseum. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says the fair is an excellent time for you to learn more about their summer reading program, all while participating in an activity. More information on the…
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The USA Special Olympics are currently underway in Minneapolis, and the Fosston community is well represented at this year’s competition, as Fosston Native Brad Goss is competing for team North Dakota in basketball. Goss told R&J News he’s very excited to be competing in this year’s games and he’s thankful for the community support. If…
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It’s been just over a year since a massive storm hit the Ada community, destroying their Public Works Building, and cutting the Norman County Fair short, and the anniversary of this storm serves as an excellent opportunity to remind people about the importance of weather awareness. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Emergency Management explains. When…
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The planting season is in full swing, and area producers are going to be in their fields over the coming weeks as they move into the fungicide application period. Ada Producer Neil Rockstad says his crop is coming in very strong so far. After weeks of weed management, Rockstad says he will be moving into…
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The 130th Annual Norman County Fair is kicking off tomorrow, but exhibit entries are set to take place today. When it comes to exhibits the first thing that comes to mind is 4H, but Norman County Fairboard member Amy Germolus reminds us that the fair is for everyone, and that they are taking open class…
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The community is invited out to the grounds of the new Hawley Middle School on Thursday, as they will be kicking off a new era by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen has the details. Jensen says this ribbon cutting is a long time coming for the district and Hawley community. Jensen…
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