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The Norman County Historical Society invites you to Ada on Saturday, as they will be holding their annual Pioneer Days celebration, as a part of the Fun in Flatlands Community Celebration. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society gives us a preview of this year’s event. Kitchell says Pioneer Days will also be the…
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The community is invited to the Norman County Courthouse on Friday, as there will be a benefit for a local community member battling cancer. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us who this benefit is for, and why it’s being held. Norman County Attorney Liz Brainard shares more information on the benefit, which will again…
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Summer programming may be over at Itasca State Park, as students are back in school, but the Parks Naturalists still have some programs and activities going on across the park this week. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox fills us in on some of the programs taking place this week. A full schedule of…
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There’s a new face in the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, as a new deputy recently joined their ranks, and they will be out patrolling very soon. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more about their latest hire. Fall says their need for additional help is not fulfilled however, as they are also looking to…
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The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) is currently underway in Rollag this weekend, but have you ever wondered why it’s called a reunion? Former WMSTR President Tom Hall explains. Many WMSTR members have been going to the reunion for decades, and Hall says has been going to the reunion for almost 70 years. The…
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Kenley Wahlin (Ada Bourp West FB) Amy Johnson (Ada Borup West VB) Tyler Hennen (Ada Borup West XC) Brenda Slyt (Climax Fisher VB) Chris Zimmel (Fertile Beltrami FB) Maggie Coauette (Fertile Beltrami VB) Chad Hitchen (Fertile Beltrami XC) Nathan Brager (Hawley FB) Maggie Weller (Hawley VB) Nathan Stoa (Hawley XC) Sam Rieger (HCV FB) Katie…
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The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) is now underway in Rollag, and after years of hard work and planning, a new exhibit was unveiled. WMSTR Representative Brad Dunham tells us more about this new exhibit. Dunham says some of the things included in the Military History Museum range from vehicles to uniforms. Despite officially…
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The Summer Season at the Norman County Historical Society is winding down, which means that your chances to check out the museum are running out. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Society says their summer hours will run through the end of the month. Kitchell also shared some exciting news about the return of a…
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Students at the Hillsboro School have been in class for just over a week, and administration is saying that the school year is off to a strong start. Hillsboro High School principal Carly Theis says things are going really well as they head into the long Labor Day weekend. Earlier this year, R&J News told…
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School is back in session at schools across the Red River Valley, and if you want to make sure your child is performing at their very best this year, there’s one simple thing you can do as a parent to help them. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says it’s important for students of all…
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