The City of Ada has made a lot of investments in 2025, whether it was to infrastructure, or programs, but one area that has seen some of the biggest return on investment is the city’s public safety departments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talks about the ways they have invested into these departments, and why…
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Did you know that if you’re planning to be out of town for a couple days, the Ada Police Department will check on your home while you’re away? Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about their residential check program, and how you can get signed up for it. People can contact the Ada…
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Car accidents continue to be one the highest causes of accidental deaths across the entire country, but the number is trending in the right direction. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that vehicular deaths in Minnesota have taken a huge drop. The year is not over however, and Hager says area agencies will be continuing…
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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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