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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Recent events like the school shooting at a Catholic School in Minneapolis, have made schools think more about school safety, and one acronym you’re hearing schools mention is a training program called ALICE. This has caused parents and community members to have questions about this training as it’s not well known outside of a school…
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SHELLY, MN—There’s been another fire at the Shelly Grain Elevator. You’ll remember back on August 8, the grain elevator was destroyed after apparently being struck by lightning. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office says a second fire at the grain elevator happened Saturday and was contained by 10pm. R&J News is reaching out for more information…
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It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of law enforcement officers in Minnesota, and most agencies across Minnesota are recruiting for new officers. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says he’d definitely recommend a career in law enforcement, and he speaks of some of the benefits of going into the field. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall…
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