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Food is the pinnacle of any fair, and for the Norman County Fair, the FFA Malt Wagon has been a consistent member of the fair food lineup. For Norman County FFA, the fair also signals the start of one of their biggest fundraising opportunities of the year. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage explains. …
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Day two of the Norman County Fair was a big one for Norman County 4H, as the 4Hers kept themselves very busy throughout the day. Linda Houglum of Norman County gives us a recap of Thursday’s festivities. Houglum says things do not slow down on Friday for 4H. For more on Norman County 4H content…
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6-25-26 Ada, MN – R&J News Jim Birkemeyer recaps the first day and previews the second day of the 130th Norman County Fair
It’s a busy week at Norman County Raceway and you’ll be able to watch two big events while the Norman County Fair is in action. Norman County Raceway’s Jake Bitker previews the unique event on Thursday. Then to wrap up the week, another clash that will include some fun prizes. Norman County Raceway will also…
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Coming up this weekend, the Hitterdal Lions Club will be holding their annual Hitterfest Community Celebration. Hitterdal Mayor, and Lions Club President Gayle Holte gives us a sneak peak into Saturday’s festivities. More information and a full schedule of Hitterfest Activities can be seen on the Hitterdal Liquor Store Facebook page.
For sugarbeet growers across the Red River Valley, Cercospora Leaf Spot season is fast approaching, organizations like Minnesota and NDSU Extension are encouraging producers to get ahead of leaf spot before it’s too late. Dr Eric Branch of Minnesota Extension says it’s important to be getting in the field for application soon. When it comes…
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If you have a delicious pie recipe, you’re encouraged to bake it, and bring it out to the Norman County Fair for the Norman County Farm Bureau Fruit Pie Baking Contest. Adam Visser of the Norman County Farm Bureau tells us more. If you have a pie that you would like to submit, Visser says…
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Day one of the Norman County Fair is in the books, and the fair is off to a good start for Norman County 4H. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says day one of the fair couldn’t have gone any better. As for Thursday, Houglum says they have a full day of 4H events and…
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ADA, MN—Saturday night’s feature attraction at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada will be one of the most amazing things you’ve seen. It’s called the ATV Big Air Tour. Derek Guetter says it’s the kind of thing that kids shouldn’t try at home. Guetter describes how the ATV Big Air Tour came about. There will…
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