Tag: 4-h

National 4-H Week 

Sunday marked the beginning of National 4-H Week! Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum explains what 4-H Week is and why the organization celebrates it every year. Houglum also discussed the role that National 4-H Week has on area chapters and how it’s a great way to promote what area chapters have been up to. 


October 2, 2023 0

Mahnomen 4-H’ers at the Minnesota State Fair 

Four Mahnomen County 4-H’ers will be participating or presenting at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. According to Mahnomen County 4-H Extension Educator Rebekah Donner the four 4-H’ers representing Mahnomen County include Askel Askelson for crafts, Sarah Boman for Indoor Gardening, Allison Braaten for Global Connections and Logan Braaten-Jackson for Foods.  Be on the lookout for…
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August 25, 2023 0

Traill County 4-H Achievement Days Coming this June 

Hillsboro, ND- The Traill County 4-H Achievement Days are just around the corner. North Dakota State University Extension Agent Jill Murphy shares the details about the events. Murphy also shares the kind of projects you can expect to see at this year’s Achievement Days event.  Murphy also encourages any person interested in 4-H to join.…
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June 7, 2023 0

Norman County 4-H Share The Fun

The Norman County 4-H Share The Fun event will be coming up at the end of the month. 4-H Coordinator, Linda Houglum gives us information about the event. One of the categories is a 4-H Club act Another category is a Group Ensemble, which gives groups of youth to share and perform a musical or…
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April 24, 2023 0

Still Time To Apply For Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship

There’s still time for high school seniors to apply for a college scholarship.  The Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship was established by her friends and family to recognize her commitment to the 4-H program and her belief in volunteering and community involvement.  Sheila Capistran, Laural’s mother, says being involved in 4-H will help your application. Capistran…
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April 3, 2023 0

Applications Open for 4-H State Ambassador Program

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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March 14, 2023 0

4-H Scholarship Opportunities

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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March 2, 2023 0

4-H Engineering Design Challenge Kickoff this Saturday in Mahnomen

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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January 18, 2023 0

Minnesota 4-H Winter Snowscapes Photography Challenge

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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December 19, 2022 0