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The Norman County Commission had a discussion about their 2025 budget at their meeting on Tuesday. Norman County Commission Chair LeAnn Hall tells us what was discussed, and what needs to be considered when finalizing this budget next month. Hall says during the meeting the Commission also heard a report from County Attorney Elizabeth Brained…
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The Norman County Historical Society invites you to Ada this Saturday during Fun in the Flatlands for their annual Pioneer Days celebration. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what’s on the menu for this year’s meal. Kitchell says the museum will also be open for visit, as well as art demonstrations,…
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After some changes to the start of the 2024/2025 school year Ada Borup West Elementary will welcome students back today. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says she is excited for students to be back and is ready for another school year. While the high school’s first day was Tuesday the elementary school has been busy the…
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The 2024 sugarbeet harvest season is underway, and results have been promising. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says pre harvest has been showing the signs of a strong sugarbeet crop. Hastings also discussed stockpiling and processing goals with the fall harvest fast approaching. Diseases like root rot were a major concern for producers ahead…
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FOSSTON, MN—Fosston will hold its 29th annual Heritage Days celebration Saturday. Bonnie Stewart tells us where the celebration is located and what’s on tap. Stewart says there will also be several artists demonstrating their crafts. The Sons of Norway will also have a tent set up from 9am to 2pm featuring Norwegian artifacts and more. …
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A group of girls from Ada-Borup-West will be holding a car wash Sunday at Lee Brothers in Ada. Avery Johnson’s FCCLA—Family, Career and Community Leaders of America—group is raising funds for their parliamentary team’s competitions. She tells us what a parliamentary team is. Sunday’s car wash will be from 4 to 7 pm at Lee…
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Hillsboro High School kicked off its Homecoming Week Tuesday afternoon with coronation. R&J’s James Maertens spoke with this year’s king and queen, twins Kasen and Kaylee Kittelson. Other members of the court included Aubrey Anderson, Sarah Luithle, Riley Richter, and Wyatt Johnson. Central Valley also crowned Tyson Sundby and Megan Ensign as their king and…
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The 2024 Fall hunting season is underway, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has many new hunting regulations on the books that all hunters should be aware of. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says one of the biggest changes in regulations this year is in Chronic Wasting Disease testing. Baden says…
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School is back in session for schools across Minnesota and North Dakota, and that means that roads will be extra busy with school buses out of their morning, and afternoon bus routes. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds drivers about school bus traffic laws, and encourages all drivers to be extra cautious. The full conversation…
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The Annual Fun at the Flatlands celebration is this week, and that means that the annual 4H Achievement Day celebration is also set to take place this Saturday in Ada. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum invites all current and past 4H members to take part in this year’s festivities. Houglum also gave a preview…
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