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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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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council held a public hearing on Approving Issuance and Sale of Healthcare revenue for the Riverwood Healthcare construction project from the Community Room of Aitkin Public Library on Monday. During the Public Hearing, a Riverwood representative spoke to the Council on a recent financial audit that benefited this project moving forward. The public…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Joanthan Aga took time to highlight the many resources that are available for individuals and families for educational activity, volunteerism, and financial assistance. In our monthly conversation, Aga first spoke about the Lakes Area United Way’s work beyond fundraising. One helpful resource for families to aid their…
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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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Ada, MN — It just wouldn’t be a fair without the 4-H, and as the Norman County Fair gets underway today the Norman County 4-H is encouraging fairgoers to support the local 4-Hers at their various events and activities throughout the fair. Linda Houglum of the Norman County 4-H runs down the different things 4-Hers…
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Bagley, MN — A five-year old autistic boy was found unharmed after going missing for approximately three hours last week in Clearwater County thanks to the help of the Sheriff’s Reserve and a number of other local agencies. On Thursday, June 16th, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office received a call that a five-year old autistic,…
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Twin Valley, MN — Norman County Law Enforcement officers arrested four individuals in two separate drugs busts in Twin Valley over the course of 24 hours last week resulting in the seizure of meth and dozens of fentanyl pills. The first occurred on Wednesday, June 15th, when a Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a…
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