Author: Prestin Douville

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Farm & Field 6-18-2025

Sponsored By: Danny & Eva Brandt Rebecca Sip Dave Swenson Mike Kitchell Austen Germolus Rachel Arenson Corey Hanson Steve Dalen Jeremey Sather


June 19, 2025 0

Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Norman County Fair

Rachel Visser, the 71 Princess Kay of the Milky Way will be at the Norman County Fair later today. Visser tells us more about her visit, and what she will be doing to celebrate the Norman County Fair.  Again, you can meet Visser at the Norman County fair today at 1:00 in the Norman County…
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June 19, 2025 0

Plenty to learn at the Norman County Historical Society 

The Norman County Historical Society is open for the Norman County Fair, and fair goers are invited to come learn more about the history of Norman County. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us some of her favorite exhibits that you should check out while visiting.  Kitchell says there’s also many things…
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June 19, 2025 0

4H more than just Agriculture 

Over the last two days R&J Broadcasting has been talking with Norman County 4H members about their fair projects, and 4H as a whole. There can often be stigma surrounding 4H, and many believe that it is strictly an agricultural organization. Bryn Jacobson of Norman County says this couldn’t be farther from the truth, and…
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June 19, 2025 0

Traill County Celebrating 150 years 

2025 is a big year for Traill County, as they are celebrating 150 years since the County was first founded. John Wright of the Traill County 150 year celebration tells us more about the history of Traill County’s founding.  Wright says they will also be holding a special gathering on Friday afternoon in Caledonia, to…
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June 19, 2025 0

Learn to fish at Itasca State Park 

The staff at Itasca State Park is offering a chance for novices to learn more about fishing, without having to purchase any equipment. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about this unique opportunity.  Later in the day Cox says Itasca State Park will also be holding a free educational event.  For more…
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June 19, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac School Board to explore potential operating referendum 

The Win-E-Mac School Board had lengthy discussions about their 2026 budget at their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook fills us in on the status of the district’s budget moving forward.  For these reasons, Cook says that the school board will be discussing a potential operating referendum in the near future. The Win-E-Mac…
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June 19, 2025 0

FFA at the Norman County Fair 

It’s going to be a busy couple of days for Norman County FFA Chapters, as they will be very active at this year’s fair. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us what they have going on at this year’s Norman County Fair.  Again, static exhibits can be seen in the Mustang Seeds Agricultural…
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June 19, 2025 0

Traill County Achievement Days is Friday 

Traill County 4H invites you to Hillsboro tomorrow for their annual Traill County 4H Achievement Day. Traill County 4H Extension Educator Jill Murphy says they have a fun day of activities planned, including a new event called the Ag Olympics.  Murphy also went over the rest of the schedule for the day.  Again, that’s Friday…
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June 19, 2025 0

Princess Kay of the Milky Way makes appearance at Norman County Historical Society 

Rachel Visser, the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way was at the Norman County Historical Society earlier this morning for their weekly Coffee and Conversation. R&J news had the opportunity to catch up with Visser, who talks more about her visit.  R&J News will have more with Rachel Visser, during our 10:00 news on…
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June 18, 2025 0