Some contestants might be in a bit of a pickle as last minute changes are announced to the annual Pickled Herring Contest, to be held this coming Wednesday at the Sons of Norway Hall.

“What we’re changing this year is we’re asking people to bring their entries a bit earlier, so we can get the judging going faster so people can eat quicker,” Sons of Norway President Sally Dwyer said.

The Sons doors will be open for entrants from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with judging immediately following and the public tasting at 7 p.m. — Dwyer added that contestants also are encouraged to make bigger batch...