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Rachel Visser, the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way was at the Norman County Historical Society earlier this morning for their weekly Coffee and Conversation. R&J news had the opportunity to catch up with Visser, who talks more about her visit. R&J News will have more with Rachel Visser, during our 10:00 news on…
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Phil Talmage of the local DNR gave us a call hoping to spread the news of recruitment for a group tasked with fishery input.
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It’s the busiest time of year for area 4Hers, as they will be busy with the County Fair this week, and the community is invited to come see what they’ve been working on. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us what 4Hers will be busy with today during opening day. Houglum also went over…
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Summer events like the Norman County Fair, and Hillsboro Days are in full swing across the region, and a common sight you’ll see at these kinds of events are children running around having fun. One thing that can often be overlooked by parents at these events is hydration, and that could lead to problems. Kelsey…
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The 129th Annual Norman County Fair kicks off today, and the fair board has a ton of fun activities planned for opening night. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens, and Fair Board member Jim Birkemeyer previews some of today’s activities. More information, and a full schedule of events for the 129th Annual Norman County…
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The Hawley City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says a bulk of the meeting was about an annexation request, and city street projects. Neuner says the Hawley City Council recently updated their tobacco and cannabis ordinance, and he explains why they decided to make a change. The…
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HILLSBORO, ND—For a time at Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting, “grease” was the word. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains. Eggermont says there was also an item regarding this weekend’s Hillsboro Days. The Hillsboro Fire Department also asked the City Commission to apply for a loan for construction of the new Fire Hall. That loan…
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ADA, MN—It’s one of the biggest attractions ever at the Norman County Fair. The Legends of Monster Trucks will be at the R&J Broadcasting Grandstand Friday night starting at 7:30. Mike Fonder, the announcer and executive producer for the Legends of Monster Trucks, says 2025 is a milestone year for the Monster Trucks. While the…
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The Norman County Fair begins today, and 4Hers across the county will be coming together for 4 days full of fun and hard work. Hadley Abentroth has been in 4H since she was a clover bud back in early elementary school, and she talks more about being able to be a part of the fair…
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