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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During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked whether a police officer can park on an easement to run radar for traffic enforcement. Hager tells us what the law allows them to do. Hager also highlights some other places that officers are able to park for…
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The Ada Police Department is warning residents about a new scam that is utilizing AI generated photos to scam people. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about this scam, and who it’s targeting. Hager says that one way families can protect themselves from scams like this is to establish a safe word, only…
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Motor vehicle fatality rates in Minnesota are on the decline. During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police chief Steve Hager talked about the motor vehicle death trends being reported in Minnesota this year. Hager did say however, that ATV/UTV fatality rates have been moving in a troubling direction. The Kaleidoscope Program…
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During his Ask a Chief Segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked about Minnesota’s triple towing laws. Chief Hager explains what triple towing is, and what you can, and can not do. Millions of people will be flocking to the Minnesota State Fair over the coming days, and some have…
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Shortly before 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 reports of a two car accident was reported at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 5th Street West in Ada. According to the Ada Police Department, a Dodge Ram truck was headed southbound on 5th Street, when it failed to yield at the intersection resulting in…
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The 2024/2025 School Year was the first full year of the Ada Borup West School Resource Officer program, and the Ada Police Department is gearing up for year two. Ada Borup West School Resource Officer Alex Saric says year one of the program was a big success, and he’s excited for school to start next…
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Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Alex Saric of the Ada Police Department. Officer Saric tells us more about his law enforcement background, as well as how he ended up in…
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