A Norman County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attacking another man and robbing him during a domestic dispute. According to court documents, 43-year-old Jordan Kjos was arrested following an incident that began with a report of a man driving while intoxicated. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office was called to an address in…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council set its preliminary 2026 budget at Monday night’s regular Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says for now, there will be a five percent increase over last year’s budget. Johnson says many budget items are projected to be $500 to $1000 more than last year. Johnson reminds Halstad residents that…
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A couple of road projects in Norman County began Tuesday. The first one is south of Ada, south of the intersection of State Highways 9 and 200. Shawn Groven is the project engineer. Groven says a detour has been set up. County Road 39 is the right name for the road. Groven says the project…
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HALSTAD, MN—There was a very good turnout for Thursday night’s Make Halstad Home Plate event. People were treated to a picnic dinner of hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips and lemonade. There was also cotton candy and root beer floats available. Jessica Spaeth of the Halstad Economic Development Association talked about the event. Kristy…
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HALSTAD, MN—Businesses in Halstad will be hosting a picnic this evening outside the LRC. Jessica Spaeth with the Halstad Economic Development Association says the picnic has become an annual event. This picnic is called Make Halstad Home Plate. Spaeth talks about what will be going on. There will also be a chance for youngsters to…
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HALSTAD, MN—As R&J News checks in with area communities about damage from Saturday’s severe storms, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson gives us this update:
HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad held its annual community dinner Monday night. After Mayor Darin Johnson’s State of the City Address, Red River Valley Co-op Power received the Business/Organization of the Year Award. Red River Valley Co-op Power CEO Rich Whitcomb accepted the award. Then Emily Finney was chosen Halstad’s Citizen of the Year. Monday’s…
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HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad will host its community dinner next Monday night. Halstad Economic Development Authority Treasurer Alli Tice runs down the night’s schedule. The Halstad Community Dinner is free will offering….and it’s Monday, March 24 at the Halstad LRC at 6pm.
The Annual Halstad Sugar Fest celebration is today, and everyone’s invited. Event representative Brock Robertson gives us a rundown of what they have going on today. The Sugarfest Parade is a favorite of many who attend sugarfest and Halstad Lions Club Michael Bare says they are teaming up with American Crystal Sugar to raise money…
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The Annual Halstad Sugar Fest is set to kick off on Saturday morning, and everyone is invited to get one last celebration in before the fall harvest ramps up. Event representative Brock Robertson gives us a preview into Saturday’s festivities. Robertson says they are still taking registration for the classic car show, and that there…
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