The 2026 Junior Gold Bowling National Championships are set to kick off later this week in the Twin Cities, and Twin Valley’s Keegan Dobmeyer will be one of the four representatives for the Norman County Bowling Bowling Team. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Dobmeyer who says it took some good games,… Read more

The Norman/Polk County Extension office will be holding a pair of tractor safety classes for youth and adults later this month. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more about their Youth Tractor Safety Program.  Dufault says the course covers more than just tractor safety.  Dufault is also excited to announce that they are… Read more

The 2026 Junior Gold Bowling National Championships are set to kick off later this week in the Twin Cities, and Twin Valley’s Gunnar Ostgarden will be one of the four representatives for the Norman County Bowling Bowling Team. Ostgarden told R&J News that it’s going to be a very busy but fun week.  Ostgarden says… Read more

All are invited to the Norman County Historical Society on Thursday evening, as that’s when they’ll be holding their annual Ice Cream Social. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us more about the event.  Kitchell says they will also be doing something special after their Coffee and Conversation event on Wednesday.  Kitchell… Read more

The next three days are one of the most traveled, and dangerous times of the year for travelers, and the Norman County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to take extra precaution. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says everyone needs to do their part in keeping our roads safe, by not drinking under the influence of… Read more

US Senator, and Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Klobuchar recently made a stop in Norman County, as a part of her 87 County Tour across Minnesota. During her visit, Klobuchar told R&J News that housing is a major focus for her this year, and she explains how she and her colleagues in the senate are trying… Read more

If you were at the Norman County Fair last week, you may have noticed a new face at the Norman-Mahnomen Public Health booth, as Ulen native Allie Lisburg recently joined the Norman-Mahnomen Public Health team. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Lisburg, who tells us more about herself, and her new role. … Read more

US Senator, and Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Klobuchar was in Halstad on Wednesday to discuss a number of topics as a part of her 87 County Tour across Minnesota. During her visit with local leaders Klobushar talked about the importance of investments made into local cooperatives like Red River Valley Co-op Power, and her progress… Read more

The World of Outlaws Late Models were at Norman County Raceway (NCR) last night, and for the third year in a row, the racing was fantastic, and the community showed out. NCR Track Promoter Jake Bitker told R&J News that it was a great night of racing.  Bitker also gave a shoutout to everyone who… Read more

NOTICE OF JOB OPENINGNorman County Veteran Service Officer – Part TimeThis will be a 2 day per week, part time position serving county veterans.Norman County is seeking a professional, highly organized individual with excellentcustomer service and communication skills to fill the Norman County Veteran ServiceOfficer position. Computer proficiency is required. Training will be provided by… Read more