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Fosston, MN — The Fosston Community Library & Arts Association presents Frozen Jr with performances running this Tuesday, June 29th through Friday, July 1st at the Fosston Library & Arts Center. The musical is based on the well-known Disney film and is directed by Abby Pearson. Pearson says to no surprise, there was a lot…
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Hendrum, MN — The food pantries for the Hendrum and Perley communities are about to become much more accessible thanks to a new partnership with REACH. During a visit with R & J News at the Norman County Fair, REACH Executive Director Peggie Chisholm announced that they have opened a new Food Pantry in Hendrum…
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Minnesota — The Supreme Court on Friday sparked controversy with the official overturning of Roe vs Wade, which will very likely lead to the banning of abortions in about the half of the states in US. State Senator Mark Johnson says to understand why the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling, you…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, June 20th. At the meeting the board approved a memorandum of understanding to move forward with offering E-sports as an extracurricular activity this coming school year. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they’ve had a lot…
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Ada, MN — The heat continues today on day of the Norman County Fair and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging fairgoers to take some extra steps prevent heat-related illness while out at the fair today. Kim Myers with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health most importantly stay cool and stay hydrated. Drinking water isn’t just good for keeping…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Fair in Ada continues in full swing today, bringing in people from not just all around the county, but all around the region. R & J News spoke with Ada Mayor and Norman County EDA President John Hintz during our Noon News live from the fair on Wednesday. Hintz…
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Ada, MN — Don’t let those documents with your personal information on them get in the hands of the wrong people. Instead, shred them! Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Ada is assisting the public with their shredding needs during their Free Shred Day this Friday, June 24th from 2-3pm. Carrie Dobmeyer, Assistant Branch Manager,…
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Ada, MN — Take a break from corn dogs and tilt-a-whirls and head to the Prairie Village and the Norman County Historical Society to take in some history and other fun activities during the Norman County Fair. All of the buildings will be open at Noon each day for browsing, but there’s plenty of special…
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Hitterdal, MN — Less than a week before the annual Hitterfest celebration, the Hitterdal community was hit hard by heavy winds that left trees and power lines down all across the city. However, the Hitterdal Fire Department and numerous other community members have stepped up to clean up the city so it’s ready to go…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, June 13th where they discussed the Landmark Building, golf cart ordinance, food trucks, and more. The council did also hear from some concerned citizens who were unhappy about the smell from water discharge earlier this spring. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson…
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