Tag: Norman County Sheriff's OFfice

New Deputy joining the Norman County Sheriff’s Office 

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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October 14, 2025 0

Law Enforcement Spotlight: Matt Nikle (Norman County Sheriff’s Office)

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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September 29, 2025 0

What is ALICE Training, and why is it being taught in area school? 

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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September 25, 2025 0

Second Fire At Shelly Grain Elevator

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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August 31, 2025 0

Area agencies seeking people to enter the law enforcement profession 

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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August 6, 2025 0

Norman County Night to Unite is next week 

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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July 25, 2025 0

Norman County Sheriff’s Office prepared for Norman County Fair 

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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June 16, 2025 0

Law Enforcement Spotlight: Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall 

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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June 13, 2025 0

People reminded to drive safe this Memorial Day and Graduation weekend

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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May 21, 2025 0

Potential Threat At Ada-Borup-West School

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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May 14, 2025 0