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The Norman County Historical Society has three new exhibits on display at the Norman County Fair this week. Norman County Historical Society representative Solvieg Kitchell says one of these new exhibits is a building that was renovated by a local Boy Scout. Kitchell says another one of the new exhibits on display focuses on military…
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The Inaugural Norman County Fair FFA Day was yesterday, and dozens of FFA members past and present flocked to the Norman County Fair Grandstands to take in some music and celebrate everything FFA. In attendance at the event was FFA American Star Farmer winner Daniel Jossund who presented some awards and even rocked out on…
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Among the attractions at the Norman County Fair this week are a husband and wife from the Twin Cities. Jennifer Sharpe draws caricatures and Nick is a magician who has the Dr. Street Magic Show. Both will be at the Fair on Friday. Jennifer and Nick say they’ve been working at local fairs for 30…
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R&J News has learned that a regional dairy producer is coming to Traill County. Neil Breidenbach, superintendent of East Central Regional Water District, says Riverview Dairy has plans for a $180 million facility. Breidenbach was asked how many people will be employed at the new Riverview Dairy facility. Breidenbach says the project is in the…
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The Benedictine Foundation is now taking registrations for the 5th Annual ATV Fun Run. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser says they are changing things up a little bit and gives a rundown of the event. Like past years Visser says the funds will go toward the ceiling track project that continues to progress and be…
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The City of Ada has gone through a few instances of severe weather already this summer, and Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson reminds residents about emergency weather shelters that are available to all residents. Larson also reminds residents about a new text service the city will be implementing soon, and she encourages residents to take…
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6-19-2024 Ada, MN — The Norman County Soybean/Corn Growers and Norman County Farm Bureau hosted a Supper With A Farmer event at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada on Tuesday night. It was an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a free meal featuring products grown locally, and a chance for attendees to talk with area…
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The Norman County Fair begins today, which means the summer has officially begun. Fair Board President Don Merkens says the fair will kick off with the parade at 5:30 PM. Merkens says they will also be celebrating everything FFA with the inaugural FFA Day, which includes a free concert in the newly renovated grandstands. Merkens…
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FERTILE, MN—Over the last several months, the Fertile City Council has mulled over the possibility of selling the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, which the City owns. At Tuesday’s June meeting, the Fertile City Council hired Diversified Real Estate Services of Minneapolis to determine what the nursing home is worth. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden: Also…
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BUXTON, ND—There’s going to be a fundraiser Sunday near Buxton to help preserve a 130 year old church. Lefse and Lemonade will take place at the Historic Grue Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Koy Olson is a spokesperson for Lefse and Lemonade. Olson says the outside of the church is being painted…and there’s plenty of work…
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