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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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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