Ada, MN — A couple of upcoming 4-H events for area youth. On Tuesday, August 9th, those who completed 6th grade and up can come learning all there is to know about the Basic to Livestock Marketing. Participants will learn the importance of livestock marketing, catalog development, livestock photography, advertising, and animal management. The session…
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ADA – From farm to frontline, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is taking another giant leap forward to highlight environmentally friendly investments from the soybean checkoff. Norman County Soybean/Corn Growers, in partnership with MSR&PC – which directs the state’s soybean checkoff resources – is launching the Stepping Up campaign to amplify farmer…
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Ada, MN — WASHINGTON — Effective July 16, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support. In response to the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act designating the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Department of Veterans Affairs has made it more user friendly…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Salvation Army is currently accepting donations of new backpacks for their annual Backpack Drive, as well as taking applications for youth in need of new backpacks and school supplies ahead of the school year. Aimee Eggen with the Norman County Salvation Army says they already have all the school…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Farm Service Agency reminds producers that County Committee Elections are coming up this fall and nominations are now open for the western third of the county. James Kruize, Executive Director of the Norman County FSA, says the county committees play in important role in the FSA programming. Nomination forms…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting on Monday morning at the Norman County Fairgrounds where they held a breakfast, received an update on the Waukon Dairy, and most importantly update their by-laws. Norman County Farm Bureau President Michael Kitchell says the main goal of updating their by-laws was to…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Farm Bureau will host their annual meeting this coming Monday, July 11th. The meeting will be held at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum at 8:30am and will feature a “blackstone” breakfast with pancakes, eggs, and sausage cooked up by Norman County Farm Bureau President Michael Kitchell. A big focus…
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Norman County, MN: The Norman County Salvation Army is happy to announce the Salvation Army Backpack Program is back and looking to the community for assistance in donating new backpacks for all school ages. “In the past, we have been able to purchase backpacks through the Salvation Army, however the backpacks are identical and identifiable,…
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Ada, MN — Take a break from corn dogs and tilt-a-whirls and head to the Prairie Village and the Norman County Historical Society to take in some history and other fun activities during the Norman County Fair. All of the buildings will be open at Noon each day for browsing, but there’s plenty of special…
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Twin Valley, MN — Norman County Law Enforcement officers arrested four individuals in two separate drugs busts in Twin Valley over the course of 24 hours last week resulting in the seizure of meth and dozens of fentanyl pills. The first occurred on Wednesday, June 15th, when a Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a…
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