After being closed all winter due to their ongoing construction project, the Norman County Historical Society will be looking to kick off summer with a bang, and celebrate their new building all summer long, with a plethora of events and activities. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society gives us a preview of what…
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Do you have a vintage Norman County based newspaper taking up space at home? If you answered yes, you may be able to help out the Norman County Historical Society. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society explains. Kitchell says the historical society is also looking for township records, and volunteers. Speaking of the…
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The Norman County Historical Society is currently accepting donations through the Norman County One Fund Drive, and they’re asking that you consider making them a donation. Historical Society Representative Solvieg Kitchell tells us how the funds raised through the One Fund Drive will be utilized. Kitchell also gives us an update on how their building…
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The Norman County Historical Society held their annual meeting last week. Solvieg Kitchell of the Historical Society says some of the items taken up during the meeting included the election of the organization’s board, as well as a name change. In other Historical Society news, Kitchell says their building project is continuing to move along,…
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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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Construction is underway at the Norman County Historical Society, signaling the end of their summer season. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what’s being done, and the long term benefit it will have on the museum. However, Kitchell says that due to this construction, the Historical Society will be facing some…
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ADA, MN—The Log Cabin Museum near the Norman County Fairgrounds will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Wednesday. Solveig Kitchell, the curator of the Norman County Historical Society, says there’s going to be quite a celebration. Kitchell says the concert is BYOLC: bring your own lawn chair. Free will donations will be accepted for the dinner,…
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ADA, MN—Next week, the Log Cabin Museum near the Norman County Fairgrounds will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Solveig Kitchell, the curator of the Norman County Historical and Genealogy Society, talks about the museum’s beginnings. Kitchell says the Log Cabin Museum wanted to keep items that were salvaged from Ada’s museums following the 1997 floods. But…
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The Norman County Historical Society is open for the Norman County Fair, and fair goers are invited to come learn more about the history of Norman County. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us some of her favorite exhibits that you should check out while visiting. Kitchell says there’s also many things…
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Rachel Visser, the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way was at the Norman County Historical Society earlier this morning for their weekly Coffee and Conversation. R&J news had the opportunity to catch up with Visser, who talks more about her visit. R&J News will have more with Rachel Visser, during our 10:00 news on…
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