Norman County Fair Recap
The 2024 Norman County Fair is now in the history books. With a recap of the fair, R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer speaks with Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens.
City of Thief River Falls approves Water Cooling Project
The City of Thief River Falls alongside the Red Lake Watershed District approved the construction of a new water cooling project on the North East side of Thief River Falls. Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board tells us more about the project and what it will do. R&J news will continue to…
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Kinfolk Worship at the Norman County Fair
Kinfolk Worship out of Ada will be performing at the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage on Friday at 8:30 PM, and all are invited to attend and participate in worship, no matter their religious background. Kinfolk Worship founder Ruben Alvarez tells us more about their upcoming event , and Kinfolk Worship as a whole. Alvarez says…
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Buxton Family Fun Day Set for Saturday
Family Fun Day in Buxton is tomorrow Events kick off at 10am with the 5k family run/walk starting at the Buxton City Park. The bean bag tournament follows at noon with the parade around town scheduled for 2:30. Kids games and open pickle ball follow back at the park from 4-7pm and the volleyball tournament…
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City of Hillsboro Update
After a long wait the Hillsboro public pool is now open. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says they offer many different membership options and swimming lessons for those in the Hillsboro Community. Eggermont also reminds Hillsboro business owners about the Renaissance Zone and Facade grant that the City of Hillsboro offers to aspiring and current…
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Norman County 4 H Food Stand Under new management
Food is always a staple at the Norman County Fair and while most vendors tend to come and go, one stand that has had a consistent presence at the fair is the 4-H food stand. Many fair goers might notice something different about the stand this year though as it is under new management, and…
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Norman County 4H Friday Events
Norman County 4 H has been busy at the Norman County Fair, and are heading into day 4 of their activities. Norman County Extension educator Linda Houglum says events have been moving along steadily and is happy with how things have gone. Houglum also gave a rundown of events taking place today. Interviews with members…
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Preparing For World Of Outlaws
ADA, MN—On Saturday, June 29,2024, the World of Outlaws late model cars will be racing for the first time at the Norman County Raceway in Ada. Jake Bitker, the owner of the Norman County Raceway, says he will have plenty to do getting ready for the World of Outlaws. The World of Outlaws will be…
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Norman-Mahnomen Public Health Promotes Impact Coalition
Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is among the community groups appearing at this week’s Norman County Fair. Kim Myers was at the Fair Thursday speaking about the department’s Impact Coalition, which aims to keep young people from abusing drugs and other substances. Myers was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer Thursday during KRJB’s coverage of the Norman…
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Norman County Fair Fruit Pie Contest
A staple of any fair is a fruit pie contest. Thursday night, the Norman County Fair held its annual Fruit Pie Baking Contest. There were ten entries…and the competition was close, with one point separating first and second place. The winner…for the fourth consecutive year….was Katherine Petry. She talks about her winning pie. Petry won…
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