The Norman County Fair kicks off tomorrow, and fair goers may notice some new rides gracing the midway. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens is excited to announce that due to some recent shakeups, the Thomas Carnival will be bringing some new rides this year. Merkens says the Norman County Fair will be offering…
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Nashville Recording Artist Jarrod Turner will be taking to the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage at the Norman County Fair on Wednesday for a free performance. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Turner before his performance, and he told us more about himself, and the music he plays. You can learn a lot…
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4H Exhibits are pinnacle at every area county fair, and a face that’s been persistent at the Norman County Fair over the last 40 years is Mary Ann Bell of the Hegne Hustlers 4H Club. Bell talks more about her 40 years in the club, and the unique experiences it has offered. The Hegne Hustlers…
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The Norman County Fair is fast approaching with events kicking off on Wednesday. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens says the fair board has been hard at work over the last year, and you may notice some changes at the fairgrounds. Jim Birkmeyer of the Norman County Fair Board says there will also be…
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The Hegne Husters 4H will be celebrating their 90 year anniversary during the Norman County Fair next week. Mary Ann Bell has been involved with the Hegne Hustlers for over 40 years, and she is always one to promote the many opportunities that 4H offers to area youth. Bell tells us more about these opportunities,…
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The Norman County Fair is just over a week away, and one group that’s been getting ready for it is Norman County 4H. Norman County 4H Extension Educator Linda Houglum says her 4Hers have been hard at work, getting ready for one of the most exciting times of the year. Houglum also gives a preview…
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The 2025 Norman County Fair will be a special one for the Hegne Hustlers 4H Club, as they will be celebrating 90 years since the club’s founding. Despite it being 90 years since the first meeting took place, there’s still members from the inaugural club that will be celebrating. Ester Austinson is one of these…
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The Norman County Fair board invites you to the Norman County Fairgrounds this weekend for a pair of fall events. Norman County Fair board President Don Merkens says they will be introducing a new celebration on Saturday called the Norman County Fair Fall Festival. Then on Sunday, Merkens says the fair board will be hosting…
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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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The 2024 Norman County Fair is now in the history books. With a recap of the fair, R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer speaks with Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens.