Northwest Minnesota saw one of its most dangerous blizzards of the last couple years this past weekend, and the Norman County Sheriff’s was very busy responding to calls. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says the calls started to roll in early Friday morning and they continued all weekend. Fall says the number of incidents this…
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It’s been just over two years since the Norman County Sheriff’s Office K9 program took its first patrol, and since then the program has been a major asset to the Sheriffs Office and other local agencies. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy and K9 Handler Brett Fetting tells us how the first couple years of the program…
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ADA, MN—Two people were injured in a head-on collision Saturday afternoon on Norman County Road 35 near the intersection of State Highway 9 south of Ada. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office tells R&J News 68-year-old Michael Wickern of Ada was going south on County Road 35 at a high rate of speed when he failed…
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There’s a new face at the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Aaron Giere was officially sworn in last week, and has started patrolling. Officer Giere tells us more about himself and his law enforcement background. Geire tells us why he chose to come to the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, and how his first couple days on…
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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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Each year, dozens of emergency personnel are struck and killed by vehicles while working on a roadway incident. This number is very concerning, and in response the State of Minnesota has laws in place to protect our emergency personnel called Ted Foss Laws. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us what you should do if…
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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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The 2025 Fall harvest continues to move along, and with rain in the forecast this week, one thing motorists will need to be aware of is the potential hazard of muddy roads. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall shares some reminders for motorists and producers, when it comes to muddy roads. With the work days expected…
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Starting next Monday, there will be a new Deputy joining the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more. Fall says it’s exciting to be able to fill the position, as police officers have become very hard to find at times. You can learn more, and get updates from the Norman…
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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 Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Nikle, who tells us more about himself, and why he went into law enforcement. Nikle says one interesting role he…
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