Ada, MN — Applications are now open for Minnesota 4-Her’s looking to take their leadership to the next level through their State Ambassador program. Linda Houglum with Norman County 4-H talks more about the State Ambassador program and the leadership opportunities it provides. During the State Ambassador term, they participate in a variety of activities…
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Ada, MN — It’s Scholarship season for High School Seniors looking to ease the financial burden of college. And for area 4-Hers, there are a number of scholarship opportunities specifically for them. Linda Houglum with the Norman County Extension Office encourages students to check out the different scholarships that they can apply for and do…
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Mahnomen, MN — Do you like challenges? Do you like problem solving? Have you wondered about what the big deal is about the MN 4-H Engineering Design Challenge? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for Mahnomen County 4-H’s Engineering Design Challenge Kickoff. This event is open to youth in grades…
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Ada, MN — Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a statewide photography challenge to youth in grades K-13. In the “Snowscapes” 4-H photo challenge, youth are encouraged to select their best winter wonderland photo taken during the 2022-2023 4-H year and tell the committee why it’s special to you. Linda Houglum with the Norman…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County 4-H held their 70th annual 4-H Awards Banquet last month on November 20th at Zion Lutheran Church in Ada. As part of the annual awards banquet, they announced their annual Friend of the 4-H Awards as well as Business Appreciation Award. Linda Houglum with the Norman County 4-H says…
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Ada, MN — The Minnesota State Fair is about a week and a half away from opening the gates and Norman County Extension 4-H Coordinator Linda Houglum is encouraging those taking part to make sure to check out the local exhibitors and support those who are participating. Houglum says they’ll actually be bringing down the…
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Ada, MN — A couple of upcoming 4-H events for area youth. On Tuesday, August 9th, those who completed 6th grade and up can come learning all there is to know about the Basic to Livestock Marketing. Participants will learn the importance of livestock marketing, catalog development, livestock photography, advertising, and animal management. The session…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Traill County 4-H Achievement Day is back, but at a new time and with new activities! The Achievement Day has been moved up from July to this Friday, June 17th to be held in conjunction the annual Hillsboro Days. Jill Murphy, NDSU Traill County Extension Agent, says they moved it to…
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Ada, MN — Linda Houglum with the Norman County Extension 4-H Office joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program recently to share information about the upcoming events and activities that area 4-H’ers can participate in this summer. Coming up immediately following this year’s Norman County Fair, Houglum invites 4-H and FFA Youth to explore various Ag Careers…
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Fertile, MN — For area 4-H’ers looking to get involved to Shooting Sports and Wildlife, Polk and Norman County 4-H are partnering up to offer the program together this year. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum says there will be a joint kickoff meeting for Shooting Sports and Wildlife this Tuesday, April 19th at…
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