The Annual Norman County Night to Unite celebration is next week, and agencies across Norman County will be in attendance. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says the event is not only fun, but also a perfect opportunity to come out and meet the people who serve in your community. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard says…
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The Norman County Fair kicks off on Wednesday, and with the fair comes increased activity in the City of Ada, and other areas across the county. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says the county is ready for this, and they will be providing extra law enforcement coverage. With the increase in traffic, Sheriff Fall also…
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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 Ben Fall. Sheriff Fall tells us more about his background in law enforcement, and why he pursued a career in law enforcement. …
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Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and while it signals the start of the fun summer months, it also signals the start of one of the most deadly times of year for motorists. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall encourages all drives to take extra precaution, and drive safe during this busy time. Sheriff Fall says…
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ADA, MN—R&J News received a message from the Ada-Borup-West School via the Apptegy message service on Tuesday evening that read: “This evening, we were made aware of a potential threat made against the school. Ada City Police and the Norman County Sheriff’s Office were notified and swiftly investigated the matter. The threat was deemed to…
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An off-duty Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy has sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Twin Valley on Thursday night. According to a release from the Norman County Sheriffs office, at approximately 10:55 PM the Norman County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of a male pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle near…
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Every year you hear cases of children finding a loaded firearm, and an accident occurring. In order to avoid accidents like this the Norman County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to have conversations with their children on what to do if they find a firearm. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy, and gun safety instructor Matt Nikle…
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The Norman County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be aware of a scam that has recently been reported in the area that is targeting grandparents. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more about these “Grandparents Scams”. Fall says there have even been recent reports of scammers showing up to an individual’s house posing…
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Over the next year R&J News will be speaking with area law enforcement officers with the goal of getting to know them better. First up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Deputy Brett Fetting of the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Fetting tells us more about his Law Enforcement Background, and why he went into…
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Winter has officially arrived for residents across the Red River Valley, and with winter comes icy roads. With the arrival of snow Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Douville reminds drivers to make sure they have a winter survival kit in every vehicle they drive during the winter, and he tells us what items you should…
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