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Today is the final day of the 129th Annual Norman County Fair, which means it’s the last chance to attempt the Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada Basketball Challenge, and win five free dollars. Kyle Larson of Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada tells us more. The Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada Basketball challenge…
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The Annual Cruise Night at the Norman County Fair begins tonight at 6:00, and the fair board is looking for people to bring their classic cars to the fair. Norman County Fair Board member Dennis Riepe tells us more. Again that will begin at 6:00 in the Norman County Fair parking area.
We’re approaching the halfway point of the Norman County Fair, and Norman County 4H has been hard at work. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says it has been a very successful fair for 4H so far. Houglum also reminds everyone to come out and celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Hegne Hustlers 4H club…
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The Ada Public Library will be offering a series of free events and activities over the next week, and families are invited to participate. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us what they have planned over the next few days, which includes an activity at the Norman County Fair. For more information on library programs, go…
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The Undeniably Dairy Malt Wagon has been a staple of the Norman County Fair food scene, and the FFA chapters from Ada Borup West, and Norman County East will be serving up malts from it this year. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says this serves as an excellent opportunity for students to do…
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At their most recent meeting in early July, the City of Ada said that the event center was very close to opening its doors. However, the building remains closed, leaving the community with questions about the opening, as there are events planned there for July. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the reopening has been…
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The Annual Gary Days celebration kicks off today, and all are invited to come celebrate. Gary Mayor Buck Engen goes over the schedule for this year’s celebration, which kicks off with a movie night later tonight. Engen says Gary Days will wrap up Sunday, but not before another day full of community gatherings. You can…
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Throughout the day today, 4Hers from across Norman County will be competing in the Norman County 4H, and FFA Livestock Shows. One of these participants is Evan Brandt, who specializes in showing pigs that he raises on his family farm. R&J’s Jim Birkemeyer talks with Brandt about the preparation heading into the fair. Brandt also…
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Throughout the fair, students in FFA and 4H have been showing off their animals in livestock competitions. For many who didn’t grow up in agriculture however, they might not know what exactly is going on when kids are in the arena. Pig, and Cattle show participant Carley Sip walks us through a typical competition day,…
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