The Norman County Fair will kick off today, which means that it is officially one of the busiest times of year for Norman County Law Enforcement. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says his department is ready for the fair, and that they will be patrolling the fairgrounds all week. When it comes to the fair,…
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Summer is officially in full swing, and each week Ada and the surrounding communities will have something going on that will draw people to their town. For this reason, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds area residents to take extra precaution as lots of unknown people will be coming in and out of town. If…
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The state of Minnesota is in the midst of the 100 deadliest days to be on Minnesota’s roads, and in response, area law enforcement will be participating in a Toward Zero Death speed campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that drivers need to be slowing down, as they will likely be getting a ticket…
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The Ada Police Department will be participating in a training program soon. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the training will revolve around taser usage, and it’s interesting as it actually utilizes virtual reality. Hager says these different scenarios will be based on how you’re behaving with the headset on. Hager says the department will…
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Its bike riding season within the City of Ada, and the Ada Police Department is sharing a reminder for parents and young riders. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds riders that all traffic laws apply to them and that they should be following them accordingly. On top of following traffic laws, the Ada Police Department…
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The Ada Police Department is in the midst of a Toward Zero Deaths distracted driving campaign, and Ada Police Chief Steve Hager is sharing a reminder for area drivers. Hager says now that the planting season is just about underway, it’s important for drivers to pay extra attention to the road. Hager also reminds drivers…
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The intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 200 in Ada has been a major talking point, as local officials have been trying to get the MN Department of Transportation to make changes to the intersection citing safety concerns. Unfortunately over the weekend, there was an accident at the intersection. R&J News’ Kevin Kochman talks with…
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During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager had a discussion about the balance that law enforcement agencies have when it comes to transparency with the public. Hager talks more about this balance, and what’s released to the public vs what’s available to the public. Hager gives an…
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The Ada Police Department is gearing up for their next Toward Zero Deaths Campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says their upcoming campaign will center around distracted driving enforcement. Hager says distracted driving can be more than just using your cell phone while driving. You can learn more about Toward Zero Deaths by going to…
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The Ada Police Department will be getting a new facility after the Ada City Council decided to include a new police department in the public works building project. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says his department is excited about this new project, and he’s thankful that the council did its due diligence before approving the…
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