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Pioneer Food Court Highlights Pioneer Days at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum

Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical and Genealogical Society invite the community to their annual Pioneer Days during this weekend’s Fun in the Flatlands at the Norman County Fairgrounds. Enjoy some old timey food, browse the museum and prairie village, and even take home some history. One of the fan favorites every year is…
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September 7, 2022 0

Experience Fun in the Flatlands this Weekend in Ada

Ada, MN — Experience Fun in the Flatlands this weekend in Ada! Fun in the Flatland’s is Ada’s annual festival that runs September 8th through the 11th and includes partnerships with a number of other organizations and events, including the Norman County 4-H Achievement Days, Norman County Historical Society’s Pioneer Days, and the Kelly Thronson…
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September 6, 2022 0

Stop for School Buses or Face Heavy Penalty

Ada, MN — School is back in session today in Minnesota and law enforcement is pleading with motorists to please pay attention, watch for children, and take note that the school buses are back on their routes. Over the last couple of years, there has been a dramatic increase in school bus stop arm violations,…
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September 6, 2022 0

Mental health concerns

The recent murder-suicide in Towner County, North Dakota shows how multiple deaths in a small community can affect the people who live there.  Monica McConkey, a rural mental health specialist based in Detroit Lakes, says a murder-suicide can be harder to accept than other unexpected deaths. McConkey goes on to talk about the wide-ranging effects…
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September 5, 2022 0

History Comes Alive During Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion

Rollag, MN — See the past come alive this weekend at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag! Every Labor Day weekend since 1954, generations of Threshermen and women get together to relive the tradition of the good ole’ days and bring the past to life for the enjoyment of young and old alike.…
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September 1, 2022 0

A Colorful Weekend Lies Ahead for Ogema Days

Ogema, MN — It’ll be a colorful weekend in Ogema for their annual Ogema Days! Enjoy two days of fun hosted by the Ogema Community Club and other partner organizations. Ogema Days will have a theme this year of “Let’s Paint the Town” and people are encouraged to dress colorful throughout the weekend, according to…
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September 1, 2022 0

Lake Park-Audubon School District Putting In Extra Effort to Make Teachers & Staff Feel Welcome & Comfortable Ahead of School Year

Lake Park, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School District is hosting a back-to-school open house today to help elementary and high school students get acquainted with their new teachers and class schedules, but they’ve also been doing their part to make sure new teachers and staff get acquainted to their new peers and feel comfortable…
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August 31, 2022 0

NCHGS Aalgaard Photo Project Now Complete

Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical and Genealogical Society recently wrapped up a five-year project of scanning and indexing thousands of photos, many from 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, from the Aalgaard Photo Collection. The negatives were donated to the Norman County Historical and Genealogical Society by Dave Johnson, who obtained the negatives when…
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August 31, 2022 0

Joseph Urdahl-Twin Valley Gary Area Community Fund

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund announce the opening of its 2022 Grant Round on September 6, 2022.  Grant applications in support of charitable, educational and public purpose projects that will enhance or improve the quality of life for residents and/or visitors of the Twin Valley-Gary…
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August 31, 2022 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ Contest Set for September 10th

Ada, MN — Think you got what it takes to be the next BBQ Pitmaster? You can find out by participating in the annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ Contest on Saturday, September 10th at the Norman County Fairgrounds. Up to 40 cookers of all different experience levels will compete to see who cooks the best…
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August 31, 2022 0