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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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North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak has filed a complaint saying her campaign for US House of Representatives was the victim of election interference in last week’s primary election. Fedorchak’s campaign received word that people were receiving text messages claiming she had dropped out of the race. So her campaign has filed complaints with…
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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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A train struck a road grader in Mahnomen County Monday afternoon. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office tells R&J News the accident happened around 4:15pm in Island Lake Township. A Sheriff’s deputy determined a BNSF train had struck the rear section of the road grader. There was minimal damage and no injuries were reported.
In just a few hours, the 128th annual Norman County Fair will begin in Ada. One of Wednesday’s events is the Kickoff Parade, which starts at 5:30. Norman County Farm Bureau President Mike Kitchell has details. Norman County Farm Bureau is also sponsoring the Old Time Tractor Show at the Fair. Kitchell talks about what…
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Severe thunderstorms hit the Red River Valley Monday night. Most places across the region saw anywhere from three quarters of an inch to two inches of rain, with some areas seeing as high as three inches. Heavy winds were also an issue for many across the region including Ada which saw a peak wind gust…
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The City of Hitterdal will be holding their annual Hitterfest celebration on Saturday, June 22 starting at 10:00 AM. Event representative Brian Nelson gives us a rundown of the celebration and what people can expect. Nelson says there will also be a hog roast, and a Lions club fundraiser on Saturday as well.
The Ada Borup West Cross Country Team is now taking registrations for their 5K Fun Run that runs in conjunction with the Norman County Fair on Saturday, June 22 at 9:00 AM. Ada Borup West Cross Country Head Coach Tyler Hennen tells us more. To register scan the QR code below:
Itasca State Park will be hosting their Take Me Fishing Tuesday program today from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says people of all ages and abilities are invited and tells us more about the program. Again this program will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the…
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