6/27/2026 The 2026 People’s Choice Award, presented by the Ada Area Promotions Committee at the Norman County Fair, was a hometown victory for Lupe’s Tacos. It was an incredibly close vote, with the top four finishers separated by just two votes. Jesse Vega tells us what winning the award means to the Vega family. Lupe’s…
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The Norman County Fair will be wrapping up later today, but not before another day jammed packed with fun for the whole family. However, if you are going to be consuming some adult beverages in celebration of the fair this weekend, Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says to do so responsibly. For more…
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This afternoon, Operation Check Six will be taking to the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage to perform their veterans program. Operation Check Six Founder Dan Hudson explains what Operation Check Six is, and how music ties into their mission. As for what you can expect from the show, Hudson says you can expect to hear some…
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The Norman County 4H Barnes have been very busy throughout the fair, as livestock Shows have been a common sight, and throughout the shows, the 4Hers that have been showing have been noticeably improving. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Livestock Judge Greg Harder, who shares some advice that all 4H show…
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ADA, MN—You can help support the Norman County Fairgrounds and maybe get a golf cart in the process. Jake Bitker of the Norman County Raceway talks about a raffle that’s going on. Once again, these raffle tickets are on sale at the Norman County Raceway and from any Norman County Fair Board member. Only a…
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The Norman County Fair is underway, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is sharing some reminders for families before they leave home for the fair. Allie Lisburg of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health encourages families to enjoy the fair and all its offerings, but to not overdue it. Lisburg also reminds families that they have resources available to them…
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ADA, MN—Today is Senior Day at the Norman County Fair, sponsored by Benedictine of Ada. This will be the first Norman County Fair for Jason Carlson, the new executive director of Benedictine Living Community. He invites you to stop by Benedictine Living Community’s booth at the Fair. Other highlights of Senior Day are the MVT…
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The Norman County Fair had a very special royal visit on Thursday, as Princess Kay of the Milky Way was in Ada for the Norman County Fair Royal Celebration. Malorie Thorson, who is the 72nd woman to hold the title of Princess Kay, tells us more about the role the princess has in the Minnesota…
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4H plays a massive role in the Norman County Fair each year, and this year Norman County 4H had the opportunity to host Minnesota Extension Dean Beverly Durgan for a tour of the fairgrounds. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Durgan, who talks more about her visit. Durgan also talks more about…
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Food is the pinnacle of any fair, and for the Norman County Fair, the FFA Malt Wagon has been a consistent member of the fair food lineup. For Norman County FFA, the fair also signals the start of one of their biggest fundraising opportunities of the year. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage explains. …
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