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June is Dairy Month, and one of the most popular ways that we as Americans consume dairy is in the form of ice cream. However, how did this delicious desert come to be? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the history of this American staple. The Ice Cream we eat today is…
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We’re only a couple weeks into storm season, but the City of Ada has already had their tornado siren go off. However, Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says they have been receiving some questions about sirens, and the process of setting them off during a storm. Larson says the City of Ada has almost nothing…
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The Norman County Fair doesn’t get underway until Wednesday, but on Tuesday the Minnesota Farm Bureau, alongside the Norman County Corn/Soybean Growers Association will be holding their annual Supper for a Farmer appreciation dinner. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn/Soybean Growers Association tells us more. As for the menu, Hanson says the meal will…
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The 130th Annual Norman County Fair may kick off on Wednesday, but for Norman County 4H, they will be busy getting ready for the fair on Tuesday. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says they will be doing static exhibits and judging on Tuesday, and she shares some important information for 4H families. As for…
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Coming up on Wednesday the summer will officially begin, as that is the opening day of the 130th Annual Norman County Fair. Norman County Fairboard President Don Merkens says the goal for the fair each year is to get better, and he’s excited for some big changes, and new attractions in their 130th year. As…
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The Waubun Athletic Facility Project took another step in its development recently, and the school district is hopeful to nail down some more details in the coming months. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth gives us an update on where the project currently stands. Spaeth says they will soon be asking for public feedback on the project…
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Hillsboro Days Continues today, and there’s a full schedule of events for people of all ages. Hillsboro City Commissioner Paul Geray gives us a preview of what’s all going on today. It wouldn’t be a celebration without food, and Geray says they also have a bunch of new food vendors joining their festivities this year. …
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The annual Gary Days celebration continues this weekend, and the City of Gary has a full day of family fun today. Gary Mayor Buck Engen gives us a preview of what’s all going on today. Engen says the celebration will then wrap up on Sunday. More information and a full schedule of festivities can be…
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The Ada Fire Department held their annual Golf Scramble on Friday afternoon, and despite an unfavorable rain forecast, the event was a success. Ada Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Roux recaps the scramble. Roux says funds raised during the scramble will be invested back into the fire department.
The Norman County Courthouse will be receiving some improvements after recently receiving a grant. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more about the grant, which was approved at the Norman County Commission Meeting on Thursday. Holl says the commission also had discussions on the Norman County website. Holl says the commission also approved a…
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