Gary, MN — Area fire departments responded to a report of a grass fire on Tuesday morning in between Twin Valley and Gary. According to a report from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, the Twin Valley and Gary Fire Departments were dispatched to the area north of County Road 23 and west of Highway 32…
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Twin Valley, MN — While hunter success was low for the opening weekend of deer hunting, reports of hunter violations appear to be up in the area, according to reports from the Minnesota DNR and Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Both are currently investigating a report of a cow being shot southwest of Twin Valley over…
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Ada, MN — If you haven’t submitted your mail-in ballot, you most likely will need to drop it off yourself to make sure that it is accepted in time. Unlike the 2020 election, this year a ballot has to be received by or on election day, which is Tuesday, November 8th, for it to be…
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McIntosh, MN. (10/1/2022)— Landlords, Farmers, Agri-Business Professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative meetings being held across Minnesota. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Farmland rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has. Determining a fair farm rent agreement is a challenge in today’s…
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Ada, MN — An Oriska, ND woman is scheduled to make her first appearance in Norman County District Court next week after stealing two vehicles in the City of Ada this past month. Jessica Irene Poux, age 29, is being charged with two separate counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle as well as Third…
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Ada, MN — A highly anticipated debate between Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton and challenger Tim Boe is set to take place this Saturday, September 24th at the Ada Events Center, but the debate might be very one sided as the incumbent Sheriff has never committed to attending. In a conversation with Sheriff Thornton this…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Ag Society welcomes all to celebrate Oktoberfest and enjoy some authentic German cuisine this Sunday, September 25th from 11am until 1pm at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum. Guests can enjoy German Sausage, sauerkraut, German potato salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and desserts. Norman County Ag Society President Don…
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Shelly, MN — One man is facing animal cruelty and weapons charges following a disturbing incident in Norman County earlier this summer. On July 1st, the Norman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of an individual shooting their dog at 214 McKinley Ave in Shelly. Officers spoke with 45-year-old Patrick Danial Anderson of Fargo,…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical and Genealogical Society recently wrapped up a five-year project of scanning and indexing thousands of photos, many from 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, from the Aalgaard Photo Collection. The negatives were donated to the Norman County Historical and Genealogical Society by Dave Johnson, who obtained the negatives when…
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Borup, MN — The Norman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon east of Borup. Emergency crew were dispatched approximately 12:45pm. According to Sheriff Deputies, two drivers were both driving east on County Road 39 when the 2nd driver rear ended the first, sending it into the ditch. Airbags were deployed, but…
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