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The annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration kicks off today with a new addition event. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says all are invited to the Ada Event Center later today, to celebrate its re-opening. Fun in the Flatlands continues on Saturday, as the Norman County Historical Society will be holding their annual Heritage Days…
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The annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is set to return this weekend, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration. Ada Mayor John Hintz gives us a look into this year’s competition, and tells us what we can expect. Hintz says there’s still time to enter the competition, if you would like to…
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This November, the Win-E-Mac school district will be asking its residents to approve an operating referendum, to help the district deal with financial shortfalls. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says this referendum was a long time coming, and he explains the reasons for the budget shortfalls. Cook also explained what exactly they’re asking voters to approve…
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Changes have been made to the Norman County Judgeship. Minnesota Judicial Branch’s Director of Public Affairs Kim Pleticha tells us what’s changing, and why. Pleticha says this change is not a temporary fix to the judgeship position in Norman County. As for the impact this will have on court in Norman County, Pleticha says that…
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The 2025/2026 school year is underway at the Hawley School District. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says he’s excited to have students back at school, and he’s also excited to welcome some new teachers to the elementary school. You can see more updates from Halwey Elementary, by going to the Hawley Elementary School Facebook page.
If you’re going to be at the Norman County Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration, you may notice a change to the new grandstands at the Norman County Raceway. (NCR) NCR Track Promoter Jake Bitker tells us more. You can listen to the full interview with Bitker during the Racing…
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The summer season may be over at Lake Bemidji State Park, but the park’s naturalists still have a number of fun activities planned for this month. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of this month’s programming. If you’re just looking to visit the park, Drake says there are many…
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Norman County 4H will be holding their Annual 4H & Alumni Achievement Day this Saturday, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration in Ada. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us more about this year’s event. Houglum says there are multiple exhibits that alumni can participate in. More information about Norman…
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The University of Minnesota Extension held a field day at the Corey Hanson Farm in rural Gary on Wednesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance, and caught up with Extension Educator, and field day presenter Angie Peltier, who gives us a recap of this year’s event. Peltier says they also heard an update…
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