The Ada Police Department will be kicking off a new Toward Zero Death (TZD) Campaign this holiday season. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about this month’s Campaign. Hager says TZD is having a drinking and driving campaign because drunk driving arrests skyrocket during the holidays, and he reminds people to be smart…
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The first snowfall has arrived in Northwest Minnesota, and a common sight in the mornings is people starting their cars to warm them up before using them. During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Ada Police Chief Steve Hager cautioned against doing this if you don’t have autostart, or are in an area where this…
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We’re at that time of year when people will move down south for the winter, or are gone for extended times due to things like the holidays, and the Ada Police Department is encouraging these homeowners to sign up for home checks. Hager says his department will also be doing business checks soon. For more…
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The Ada Police Department, and Norman County Sheriff’s Office will be teaming up this upcoming year for their Toward Zero Death Campaigns. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. In other news, Hager says he and his department has seen a dangerous trend of stop sign violations in town, and he reminds motorists to…
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After the destruction of the Ada Public Works Department building this past summer, the City of Ada is hoping to build a new building that will house Public Works, City Hall, and the Police Department all under one roof. During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager spoke more…
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Over MEA Break, local first response agencies, including area law enforcement, fire, EMS, and the Essentia Hospital were involved in a mass casualty training exercise that shut down the area surrounding the Ada Borup West School. The training was hosted by the Ada Police Department, and Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the training went…
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On Thursday, area agencies including law enforcement, EMS and fire departments, as well as Essentia Health will be collaborating to put on a massive training event at the Ada Borup West School. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. Hager says one cool thing about the training is that Essentia Health’s Ada hospital will…
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Hunting season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and law enforcement agencies are reminding hunters to make sure they are following the proper gun safety protocols. Gun Safety Instructor, and Ada Police Sergeant Bruce Coonfield highlights some gun safety tips that all hunters should follow. As for the law side of things, Coonfield says…
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Traumatic events like fatal automobile accident or suicide can often have lasting effects on a victims family and friends, but one group of people that will often be overlooked by the public when it comes to effects of trauma are our local first responders, whether it be law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs. During his appearance…
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