Local Radio
The Norman County 4-H will be holding their Achievement Day celebration this Saturday during Fun in the Flatlands. This year Norman County 4-H is “Calling all 4-H Alumni” to participate. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum explains what this means. Houglum also explained what kind of projects alumni can bring in and a schedule for…
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The Crookston Harvest Festival kicks off on Sunday. Alan Dragseth of the Crookston Sugar Beet Museum explains what the Harvest Festival is. During the Harvest Festival the Crookston Sugar Beet Museum will also be open, and Dragseth shared some of the items that are on display. Dragseth also laid out the schedule of events. For…
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Dawn Wilcox spoke with Jared Kostiuk about the programs that helps locals with some of the costs associated with Cancer and Cancer treatment.
On Sunday, September 10, RideMN1 will be starting their yearly journey across Minnesota on bike. Wally Mcfarlane of RideMN1 explains their organization and where they will be starting and ending their journey. Mcfarlane highlighted the ride and all the stops they will be making along the way as well as the things that have to…
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It’s time to sign up for the University of Minnesota Extension Office’s Master Gardener program. Heather Dufault, ag educator for the Norman and Polk County extension offices, talks about the Master Gardener program. Dufault says being a Master Gardener isn’t necessarily about having a green thumb, but having knowledge of gardening. The deadline to sign…
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Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is now accepting applications from 7th District residents who are interested in attending any of the United States Service Academies. One of the requirements for any of the U.S Service Academies is a Nomination from one of their Congressional Representatives. For more information on how to apply for a nomination go to…
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The Norman County 4-H wrapped up a very successful summer of exhibiting with them wrapping up the summer at the Minnesota State Fair. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum recaps this year’s General Encampment results. Houglum also recapped Marsh River 4-H’s Club Community Pride Project. A list of the General Encampment results can also…
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Rosemary Gustafson is the Program Coordinator for the Beef Ambassador Program. She explains what the program is about. Applications for the coming year are open. The Beef Ambassador Program isn’t just for those who show cattle. Anyone who has a passion for the beef industry is welcome to apply. Gustafson says there is a bit…
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Norman County 4-H was well represented at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum recaps how Norman County 4-H’ers did at this year’s Livestock Exhibits. The success continued into the week with an exhibitor receiving a call back and two beef exhibitors getting as high as 3rd in some of…
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The Norman County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind us that many of the surrounding counties are in a burn restriction through Sunday, September 3. From now through Sunday open burns in any capacity are not allowed. This is due to extremely high fire weather conditions. Any fires that start could quickly become large and out…
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