Tag: Norman County

Applications Open for 4-H State Ambassador Program

Ada, MN — Applications are now open for Minnesota 4-Her’s looking to take their leadership to the next level through their State Ambassador program. Linda Houglum with Norman County 4-H talks more about the State Ambassador program and the leadership opportunities it provides. During the State Ambassador term, they participate in a variety of activities…
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March 14, 2023 0

$300,000 Awarded to NWCoC to Support Efforts in Ending Homelessness in NW Minnesota

March 13, 2023   (Bemidji, MN) – More than $300,000 has been awarded to the Northwest Minnesota Continuum of Care through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the NWCoC’s efforts in ending homelessness throughout Northwest Minnesota. Representatives from HUD Minnesota announced the grant awards at an event today in Bemidji. Funding includes: …
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March 13, 2023 0

4-H Scholarship Opportunities

Ada, MN — It’s Scholarship season for High School Seniors looking to ease the financial burden of college. And for area 4-Hers, there are a number of scholarship opportunities specifically for them. Linda Houglum with the Norman County Extension Office encourages students to check out the different scholarships that they can apply for and do…
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March 2, 2023 0

Two from Halstad Charged with Burglary

Halstad, MN — Two people from Halstad are facing theft charges stemming from an incident back in August 2022. Jessica Renee Hooker, age 32, is being charged with 3rd Degree Burglary, 5th Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, Receiving Stolen Property, and Financial Transaction Card Fraud, and William Terrance Marciniak, age 52, is being charged…
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February 28, 2023 0

19-Year Old Ada Man Facing 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges

Ada, MN — An Ada man is facing Criminal Sexual Conduct charges after forcing a minor to drink alcohol and then taking advantage of them. 19-year-old Dustin Terrance Olson of Ada has been charged with 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, a felony, and Contributing to a Delinquency of a Child or Status as Petty Offender,…
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February 22, 2023 0

Norman County FSA Provides Details on ERP & PARP Programs

Ada, MN — Signup is now available for two new USDA Farm Service Agency programs:  Phase 2 of the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program. James Kruize says the ERP Program is available for producers impacted by extreme weather conditions in 2020 and 2021 and the PARP program is for producers who lost…
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February 21, 2023 0

USDA Offers Additional Incentives for Historically Underserved Producers

Ada, MN — If you are a Historically Underserved Producer, there may be certain USDA programs that have increased benefits or reduced fees and premiums. James Kruize, Norman County FSA Executive Director, says historically underserved producers include beginning farmers, veteran beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, and limited resource producers. If you do fall…
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February 17, 2023 0

Norman County Firemen Participate in Grain Bin Rescue Training

Ada, MN — Dozens of firefighters from across Norman County gathered together on Saturday morning to learn more about grain bin entrapment and how to safely rescue or recover a victim of a grain bin incident. The training was led by Jack Volz, who has been working and studying grain bin rescues for nearly 30…
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February 13, 2023 0

Ada Mayor Facing DWI Charges

Ada, MN — A local Mayor is facing DWI charges following an incident back in November.  According to court records, the Norman County Sheriff’s Office received a report on November 2, 2022 at around 4pm of a vehicle in the ditch in the area of 150th Ave and 200th St in southwestern Norman County. Upon arrival,…
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January 30, 2023 0

Elizabeth Brainard Discusses New Roles as Norman County Attorney

Ada, MN — Newly elected Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard took the oath office on January 3rd and after a few weeks of getting her feet wet in the new position, she joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program to talk about the new role and her goals moving forward. She noted that one thing that is…
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January 30, 2023 0