Tag: Norman County Historical Society

Log Cabin Museum Turns 25

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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July 14, 2025 0

Log Cabin Museum Turning 25

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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July 9, 2025 0

Plenty to learn at the Norman County Historical Society 

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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June 19, 2025 0

Princess Kay of the Milky Way makes appearance at Norman County Historical Society 

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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June 18, 2025 0

Norman County Historical Society open for the Norman county Fair 

The Norman County Historical Society will be open for their Norman County Fair, and they will be having a special guest at their Coffee & Conversation on Wednesday morning. Solvieg Kitchell of Norman County Historical Society tells us more.  Kitchell says the Historical Society will be open all day during the fair, and she tells…
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June 17, 2025 0

Norman County Historical Society to start building new archive building soon

The Norman County Historical Society has been busy fundraising for the building of a new archive building. Solvieg Kitcell of the Norman County Historical Society is excited to announce that the project is almost ready to begin building.  Kitchell tells us why this archive building is needed, and how the Historical Society will use the…
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June 6, 2025 0

Norman County Historical Society gearing up for summer season 

The Norman County Historical Society will be kicking off their summer this weekend, and they invite you to come and see all they have to offer. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what their hours look like moving forward, and what they have for new exhibits this year.  Kitchell is also…
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May 21, 2025 0

Norman County Historical Society honoring veterans  

Believe it or not, but the Holiday season is fast approaching, and the Norman County Historical Society is in the process of getting ready for their Annual Festival of Tree program. There will however be a change to the program, as the Historical Society will be introducing a new program to honor area veterans. Solvieg…
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October 30, 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

Norman County Historical Society serving up hotdish 

The Norman County Historical Society will be hosting a local author, and hotdish meal this Thursday afternoon starting at 4:00. Solveig Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us more.  Again that’s Thursday, August 15 starting at 4:00. For more information go to the Norman County Historical Society website at normanhgs.org.


August 13, 2024 0