ADA, MN—The snow plows have been out clearing the roads after Tuesday’s winter storm. Norman County Highway Department Engineer Keith Berndt says his crews have been busy. Berndt says the Highway Department has plenty of sand and salt on hand to make roads less slippery. He also reminds drivers to give snow plows plenty of…
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A Norman County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attacking another man and robbing him during a domestic dispute. According to court documents, 43-year-old Jordan Kjos was arrested following an incident that began with a report of a man driving while intoxicated. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office was called to an address in…
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A Twin Valley man accused of sexually abusing a child under his care took a plea deal in Norman County Court last Friday. 57 year old Juan Carlos Garza, of Twin Valley pleaded guilty under an Alford plea to 3rd Degree Criminal sexual conduct. In an Alford plea, the defendant does not admit guilt, but…
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A couple of road projects in Norman County began Tuesday. The first one is south of Ada, south of the intersection of State Highways 9 and 200. Shawn Groven is the project engineer. Groven says a detour has been set up. County Road 39 is the right name for the road. Groven says the project…
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This past Thursday, officials from Norman County cities met with a representative from Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office. Hendrum Mayor Curt Johannsen says one thing he wants help for is repaving the city’s streets. Johannsen says it’s well overdue. Something else on Johannsen’s “to do” list is improving the old Norman County West Elementary School, now…
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The damaging storms that went through the Red River Valley in late June had local authorities looking to the government for help. On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Norman, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties plus the White Earth Band of Chippewa would be receiving funding and public assistance for rebuilding public infrastructure. Norman County…
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Did you know that if your home was damaged by a natural disaster, you could get relief on your property taxes? That’s according to Norman County Assessor Marti Sip. Sip tells property owners what to do if they have sustained damage from a storm. If you have questions about storm damage and how it could…
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SHELLY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Firefighters remain on the scene where the Shelly Grain Elevator was destroyed by a fire early this morning. Norman County Public Information Officer Liz Brainard has the latest information. US Highway 75 has been closed through Shelly since this morning. Brainard was asked…
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SHELLY, MN—The Shelly Grain Elevator was destroyed by a fire early Friday morning. Firefighters from across the region were called to the scene at 5:16am. Crews from Shelly, Ada, Hillsboro, Twin Valley, Fertile, Fisher, Gary, Perley, Hendrum, Halstad, Moorhead, Grandin, Borup, Beltrami, Buxton, Waubun, Climax and rural East Grand Forks responded to the fire. Norman…
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The John and Lorraine Jossund family of Perley has been named Norman County’s 2025 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. John Jossund talks about the family’s farm operation. Lorraine Jossund says they recently put the “family” into family farm. The Jossunds will be recognized in a ceremony Thursday at the annual…
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