Tag: Fun in the Flatlands

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is Saturday 

The annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is set to return this weekend, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration. Ada Mayor John Hintz gives us a look into this year’s competition, and tells us what we can expect.  Hintz says there’s still time to enter the competition, if you would like to…
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September 5, 2025 0

Fun in the Flatlands kicks off today 

The annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration kicks off today with a new addition event. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says all are invited to the Ada Event Center later today, to celebrate its re-opening.  Fun in the Flatlands continues on Saturday, as the Norman County Historical Society will be holding their annual Heritage Days…
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September 5, 2025 0

Fun in the Flatlands Sneak Peak 

The Annual Ada Fun in the Flatlands celebration is next week, and the Ada Chamber of Commerce has a ton of fun activities planned. LeeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce gives us a sneak peek into some of the activities they have planned for next week.  Hall tells us her favorite part about…
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August 27, 2025 0

Ada City Council Meets

ADA, MN—The Ada City Council met Tuesday night. The Council approved the preliminary tax levy with an eight percent increase. Ada Mayor John Hintz has details. The Ada City Council also received an update on the Ada Event Center from City Administrator Ashley Larson. R & J Broadcasting Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer was at Tuesday’s Council…
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September 11, 2024 0

Fun in the Flatlands is today 

The Annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration kicks off today at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says there’s something for everybody, and she highlights some of the events happening throughout the day.  Norman County 4H has made their Achievement Day a part of  Fun in the…
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September 7, 2024 0

Fun in the Flatlands in Ada 

Fun in the Flatlands officially kicked off on Thursday, but Saturday is when a majority of the festivities will take place. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce gives us a preview of what’s to come Saturday.  Hall says the Chamber of Commerce received a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council for some…
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September 6, 2024 0

Norman County Historical Society invites public to Pioneer Days 

The Norman County Historical Society invites you to Ada this Saturday during Fun in the Flatlands for their annual Pioneer Days celebration. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what’s on the menu for this year’s meal.  Kitchell says the museum will also be open for visit, as well as art demonstrations,…
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September 5, 2024 0

Ada Chamber of Commerce receives grant though the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council 

The Ada Chamber of Commerce announced earlier this week that they have received a grant through the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council  that will be used to enhance the Fun in the Flatlands celebration this Summer. LeAnn Hall of the Chamber of Commerce tells us more about this grant and how they plan to use it. …
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May 2, 2024 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ recap 

The Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ competition was held this past weekend as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands Celebration in Ada. Event representative Austin Germolus recaps this year’s competition and how it went.  Germolus also discussed their organization and what the funds from these events go toward.  Darin Haugen won the rib contest…
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September 10, 2023 0

Fun in the Flatlands Saturday Events 

Fun in the Flatlands continues today with a full schedule of events for children and adults alike. LeAnn Hall with the Ada Chamber of Commerce highlights some of the children’s events taking place including the ever popular bubble area.  Hall also highlighted one of the headliner events this year called Playing with Fire.  There will also…
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September 8, 2023 0