NOTICE OF JOB OPENINGNorman County Veteran Service Officer – Part TimeThis will be a 2 day per week, part time position serving county veterans.Norman County is seeking a professional, highly organized individual with excellentcustomer service and communication skills to fill the Norman County Veteran ServiceOfficer position. Computer proficiency is required. Training will be provided by…
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The Norman County Commission made a decision on how to move forward with the county’s Veterans Service Officer position at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says a familiar face will be returning to the county in a part time capacity. Holl says the commission also had discussions regarding the county’s…
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The Ada 150th Celebration is fast approaching, and Norman County is joining the celebration by hosting an open house. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more. You can learn more about the Ada 150th Celebration by going to the City of Ada, Minnesota Facebook page.
HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council met Monday night and the focus was on getting money for city projects. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the Council accepted grants for the City’s Fire Department. Johnson says the Council is also looking for financial help for a City water project. The Halstad City Council also approved asking Norman…
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There’s a new face at the Norman County Courthouse as former Ada Resident, and Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl has officially started his new position as Norman County Coordinator. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Holl, who says he’s starting to get situated, and is very excited about this new opportunity. As…
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Despite retiring from the position once before, David Stene’s time as Norman County Coordinator will be coming to an end at the end of the month. While returning to work was not in his original retirement plans, Stene says loyalty is what brought him back to help the county after the position became vacant late…
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ADA, MN—The snow plows have been out clearing the roads after Tuesday’s winter storm. Norman County Highway Department Engineer Keith Berndt says his crews have been busy. Berndt says the Highway Department has plenty of sand and salt on hand to make roads less slippery. He also reminds drivers to give snow plows plenty of…
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A Norman County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attacking another man and robbing him during a domestic dispute. According to court documents, 43-year-old Jordan Kjos was arrested following an incident that began with a report of a man driving while intoxicated. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office was called to an address in…
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A Twin Valley man accused of sexually abusing a child under his care took a plea deal in Norman County Court last Friday. 57 year old Juan Carlos Garza, of Twin Valley pleaded guilty under an Alford plea to 3rd Degree Criminal sexual conduct. In an Alford plea, the defendant does not admit guilt, but…
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A couple of road projects in Norman County began Tuesday. The first one is south of Ada, south of the intersection of State Highways 9 and 200. Shawn Groven is the project engineer. Groven says a detour has been set up. County Road 39 is the right name for the road. Groven says the project…
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