Mahnomen, MN — Following the death of Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton, who passed away last week at the age of 53 after a short and intensive battle with pancreatic cancer, area law enforcement agencies are reaching out to show their support for their fellow officer. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says he can relate…
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Ada, MN — The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host the 45th Annual Norman County Ag Day on Wednesday, January 11th at the Ada Events Center in Ada. The 2023 Small Grains Update Meeting is also held in conjunction with the Norman County Ag Day. This year features a great lineup of speakers…
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Halstad, MN — A Norman County man was arrested last week for DUI after reportedly having a Blood Alcohol Content of more than four times the legal limit. The Minnesota State Patrol and Norman County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched shortly after 6pm on December 14th to the report of person slumped over the steering wheel…
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Ada, MN — Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a statewide photography challenge to youth in grades K-13. In the “Snowscapes” 4-H photo challenge, youth are encouraged to select their best winter wonderland photo taken during the 2022-2023 4-H year and tell the committee why it’s special to you. Linda Houglum with the Norman…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County 4-H held their 70th annual 4-H Awards Banquet last month on November 20th at Zion Lutheran Church in Ada. As part of the annual awards banquet, they announced their annual Friend of the 4-H Awards as well as Business Appreciation Award. Linda Houglum with the Norman County 4-H says…
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Ada, MN — Farmers, make sure to circle January 11th on the calendar. That’s when the Norman County Ag Day returns to the Ada Events Center. Otherwise known as the Crops, Seed, and Trade Show, the plans for the Norman County Ag Day are currently being finalized, but UMN Extension Educator for Norman County Heather…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Salvation Army is continuing on with their Red Kettle campaign to raise money for emergency assistance needs for people in Norman County. While most people drop change, cash, or checks into those red kettles, there is something else you can drop in them to help people in need. With…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society will host their annual Festival of Trees this weekend and next at the Log Museum in Ada. There will be around 30 uniquely crafted trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, and families. Along with trees, there will be snacks, live music, and other unique pieces of Christmas…
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Ada, MN — Move over Rudolph! Santa has a Sno-Jet, and he’ll be tuning it up for this Saturday’s Vintage Snowmobile Show as part of the Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas Festival! Now in its 23rd year, the Norman County Vintage Snowmobile Club will be hosting their annual Vintage Snowmobile Show starting at 10am this…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers Association met with representatives from REACH on Thursday to hand deliver a $500 donation to help those in need this holiday season. The donation will go towards REACH’s Spirit of Giving Program, which provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meal baskets to families as well as gifts…
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