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Food is always a staple at the Norman County Fair and while most vendors tend to come and go, one stand that has had a consistent presence at the fair is the 4-H food stand. Many fair goers might notice something different about the stand this year though as it is under new management, and…
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Norman County 4 H has been busy at the Norman County Fair, and are heading into day 4 of their activities. Norman County Extension educator Linda Houglum says events have been moving along steadily and is happy with how things have gone. Houglum also gave a rundown of events taking place today. Interviews with members…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board voted in favor of a superintendent sharing agreement with the Ada Borup West School District during their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac School Board Chairman Jim Ferden says the deal is for one year, and he explains why a sharing agreement with Ada Borup West was something the board wanted to…
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Dave Swenson (Shelly Area Farmer) Rebecca Sip (Ada Area Farmer) Austen Germolus (Borup Area Farmer) Danny Brandt (Ada Area Farmer) Harrison Weber (Red River Valley Sugar Beet Growers)
Last Wednesday, North Dakota State University (NDSU) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Volley Agricultural Laboratory on the NDSU campus. Chairperson of the NDSU Board for Agriculture Research and Education and GK Technology representative Sarah Lovas says she is very excited for this facility and what it will bring to the agriculture industry. Lovas says…
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The Norman County Historical Society has three new exhibits on display at the Norman County Fair this week. Norman County Historical Society representative Solvieg Kitchell says one of these new exhibits is a building that was renovated by a local Boy Scout. Kitchell says another one of the new exhibits on display focuses on military…
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The Inaugural Norman County Fair FFA Day was yesterday, and dozens of FFA members past and present flocked to the Norman County Fair Grandstands to take in some music and celebrate everything FFA. In attendance at the event was FFA American Star Farmer winner Daniel Jossund who presented some awards and even rocked out on…
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The Benedictine Foundation is now taking registrations for the 5th Annual ATV Fun Run. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser says they are changing things up a little bit and gives a rundown of the event. Like past years Visser says the funds will go toward the ceiling track project that continues to progress and be…
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The City of Ada has gone through a few instances of severe weather already this summer, and Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson reminds residents about emergency weather shelters that are available to all residents. Larson also reminds residents about a new text service the city will be implementing soon, and she encourages residents to take…
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The Norman County Fair begins today, which means the summer has officially begun. Fair Board President Don Merkens says the fair will kick off with the parade at 5:30 PM. Merkens says they will also be celebrating everything FFA with the inaugural FFA Day, which includes a free concert in the newly renovated grandstands. Merkens…
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