Did you know that Norman County has a Driving after Revocation Diversion program that helps offenders get their license, which leads to safer streets and lower reoffender rates? R&J News had the chance to catch up with Norman County Attorney Liz Brainerd who told us more about this program, and the impact it’s having. Brainard…
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A Halstad man is dead and another man was injured when their car rolled over Thursday morning on US Highway 75 in Norman County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened around 3:40am Thursday in Lee Township. A car going northbound lost control and went into the ditch. A passenger in the car, 19-year-old…
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Norman County Night to Unite is set to take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada, and people of all ages are encouraged to come out for some summer fun. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says there will be no shortage of fun events the whole family will enjoy. …
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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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