Norman County Raceway to host World of Outlaws Late Models
On Tuesday, June 30th the World of Outlaws series returns to Ada for a third straight year. Norman County Raceway has been selected as a top 10 track/atmosphere in 2024 and 2025 leading to the return of the top series on dirt. Norman County Raceway’s Jake Bitker says it didn’t take long to get this…
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SAFE Kids Grand Forks reminding boaters to wear a lifejacket this Independence Day
Coming up later this weekend, Minnesota, and North Dakota Lakes will be full of boaters celebrating the Independence Day holiday, making it one of the most dangerous weekends of the year to be on Minnesota’s Waters. For this reason, Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds boaters to make sure everyone is wearing their…
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End of an era at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District
June 30 marks the end of June, and for those at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District, the end of the month also marks the last day for Superintendent Jordan Spaeth, who will be leading the Hawley School District in 2026/2027. R&J News had a chance to catch up with Spaeth, who thanked the Waubun community…
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New Opdahl’s Mini Donuts Owner wraps up first fair as new owner
After over 30 years, the Opdahl’s Mini Donuts stand is under new management, and new owner Cody Opdahl, wrapped up his first ever fair as an owner at the Norman County Fair. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Opdahl, who tells us more about his history of working in the stand, and…
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McIntosh To “Let Freedom Ring” for Americas 250th Birthday With a Three Day Celebration
McIntosh will host a 3-day celebration for America’s 250th Birthday on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Taylor Dierkes previews some of the events going on throughout the celebration. If you want to be a part of the celebration by joining in on the parade on Saturday, there’s still plenty of time to get entered. More…
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Final Day of the 130th Norman County Fair
R&J News Jim Birkemeyer recaps the 130th Norman County Fair with Fairboard President Don Merkens
Lupe’s Tacos wins People’s Choice at Norman County Fair
6/27/2026 The 2026 People’s Choice Award, presented by the Ada Area Promotions Committee at the Norman County Fair, was a hometown victory for Lupe’s Tacos. It was an incredibly close vote, with the top four finishers separated by just two votes. Jesse Vega tells us what winning the award means to the Vega family. Lupe’s…
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Norman-Mahnomen Public Health reminding people to drink responsibly
The Norman County Fair will be wrapping up later today, but not before another day jammed packed with fun for the whole family. However, if you are going to be consuming some adult beverages in celebration of the fair this weekend, Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says to do so responsibly. For more…
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Operation Check Six to perform at Norman County Fair
This afternoon, Operation Check Six will be taking to the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage to perform their veterans program. Operation Check Six Founder Dan Hudson explains what Operation Check Six is, and how music ties into their mission. As for what you can expect from the show, Hudson says you can expect to hear some…
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