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There aren’t as many ducks in North Dakota as there used to be. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual spring breeding duck survey in May showed an index of about 2.66 million birds. That’s down from 2.9 million in 2024 and 3.4 million in 2023. Mike Szymanski, the Department’s migratory game bird supervisor,…
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ADA, MN—The strong storms that passed through Ada early Saturday knocked the roof off the city’s Public Works Building. Here’s a look at the damage. Norman County Emergency Management Manager Garry Johanson tells R&J News it’s too early to know the dollar amount of the damage. No one was injured.
Rachel Visser, the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way was in Ada earlier this week for the 129th Norman County Fair. Visser tells us more about herself, and her background in dairy, which can be traced back to Norman County. The goal of Princess Kay of the Milky Way is to promote dairy across…
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If you’re going to the Ada Nationals Battle of the Businesses Bus Races today at the Norman County Fair, you may have a chance to sit in the new grandstand at Norman County Raceway. Track Promoter Jake Bitker says this new grandstand wouldn’t have been possible without the help from businesses. The Battle of the…
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Today is the final day of the 129th Annual Norman County Fair, which means it’s the last chance to attempt the Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada Basketball Challenge, and win five free dollars. Kyle Larson of Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada tells us more. The Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada Basketball challenge…
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Hillsboro Days rolls along with 20 different events on the schedule for Saturday! Hillsboro Business Association President Tiffany Findlay stops by to give us a preview of the summer fun. After enjoying the parade and other morning events, you can head over to Woodland Park for the afternoon activities. And there’s plenty on tap for…
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The Annual Cruise Night at the Norman County Fair begins tonight at 6:00, and the fair board is looking for people to bring their classic cars to the fair. Norman County Fair Board member Dennis Riepe tells us more. Again that will begin at 6:00 in the Norman County Fair parking area.
One of this weekend’s attractions at the Norman County Fair in Ada is Laura J’s Strong and Amazing Aerial Show by the 4-H Building. Laura J says this is a legit one woman show. She says her act isn’t simply a circus act. Show times are at 3pm Friday, and at 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm…
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We’re approaching the halfway point of the Norman County Fair, and Norman County 4H has been hard at work. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says it has been a very successful fair for 4H so far. Houglum also reminds everyone to come out and celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Hegne Hustlers 4H club…
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The Ada Public Library will be offering a series of free events and activities over the next week, and families are invited to participate. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us what they have planned over the next few days, which includes an activity at the Norman County Fair. For more information on library programs, go…
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