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4H at the Norman County Fair

It’s the busiest time of year for area 4Hers, as they will be busy with the County Fair this week, and the community is invited to come see what they’ve been working on. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us what 4Hers will be busy with today during opening day.  Houglum also went over…
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June 18, 2025 0

Norman County Fair kicks off today

The 129th Annual Norman County Fair kicks off today, and the fair board has a ton of fun activities planned for opening night. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens, and Fair Board member Jim Birkemeyer previews some of today’s activities.  More information, and a full schedule of events for the 129th Annual Norman County…
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June 18, 2025 0

With summer events in full swing, hydration remains key 

Summer events like the Norman County Fair, and Hillsboro Days are in full swing across the region, and a common sight you’ll see at these kinds of events are children running around having fun. One thing that can often be overlooked by parents at these events is hydration, and that could lead to problems.  Kelsey…
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June 18, 2025 0

Hawley City Council Meets 

The Hawley City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says a bulk of the meeting was about an annexation request, and city street projects.  Neuner says the Hawley City Council recently updated their tobacco and cannabis ordinance, and he explains why they decided to make a change.  The…
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June 18, 2025 0

Norman County 4Hers ready for another year of the fair 

The Norman County Fair begins today, and 4Hers across the county will be coming together for 4 days full of fun and hard work. Hadley Abentroth has been in 4H since she was a clover bud back in early elementary school, and she talks more about being able to be a part of the fair…
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June 18, 2025 0

Record numbers for Dinner with a Farmer 

The Minnesota Corn/Soybean Growers along with the Minnesota Farm Bureau held their annual Dinner with a Farmer event on Tuesday night, and it was a huge success. Norman County Farm Bureau President Rachel Arneson is excited to announce that they served a record amount of meals.  This event wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration…
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June 17, 2025 0

Norman County Historical Society open for the Norman county Fair 

The Norman County Historical Society will be open for their Norman County Fair, and they will be having a special guest at their Coffee & Conversation on Wednesday morning. Solvieg Kitchell of Norman County Historical Society tells us more.  Kitchell says the Historical Society will be open all day during the fair, and she tells…
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June 17, 2025 0

Gary Days Sneak Peak 

The Annual Gary Days Celebration is this week, and the City of Gary has a number of fun activities planned for people of all ages. Gary Mayor, and Fire Chief Buck Engen previews some of this year’s activities.  You can see more information about Gary Days on the Gary Minnesota Page of the Events Coordinator…
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June 17, 2025 0

Busy week at Itasca State Park 

It’s a busy week of events at Itasca State Park, and all are invited out to the park this week to see what they have to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the events happening today and tomorrow. Cox says they also have a number of events happening later in the…
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June 17, 2025 0

New rides coming to the Norman County Fair 

The Norman County Fair kicks off tomorrow, and fair goers may notice some new rides gracing the midway. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens is excited to announce that due to some recent shakeups, the Thomas Carnival will be bringing some new rides this year.  Merkens says the Norman County Fair will be offering…
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June 17, 2025 0