WASHINGTON – As of Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need…
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Ada, MN — Norman County is teaming up with 8 other counties in Northwest Minnesota to help solidify the future of solid waste in the county. The permit for the current Norman County Demolition Landfill expires in 2029 and its unlikely to be renewed after that. But nine total counties facing similar issues are now…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Chief Deputy Ben Fall as the new Sheriff of Norman County during their board meeting Thursday morning. Sheriff Fall will take over the office previously held by former Sheriff Jeremy Thornton, who passed away on January 5th of cancer just days after…
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Ada, MN — You can learn a lot about your local history by visiting your local history museum, but now through a partnership with the Minnesota Historic Northwest Consortium, they hope educators will begin including it in their lesson plans. A handful of the local county heritage museums, including Polk County and Norman County, recently…
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Ada, MN — Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton was laid to rest in an honorable ceremony on Wednesday afternoon at the Ada-Borup-West High School. Sheriff Thornton passed away on Thursday, January 5th of Pancreatic Cancer, just a few days after taking the oath of office of what was to be his last term in office…
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Ada, MN — Chief Deputy Ben Fall with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office spoke with the media for the first time on Monday afternoon since the passing of Sheriff Jeremy Thornton last Thursday morning. Deputy Fall provided the details surrounding Sheriff Thornton’s diagnosis, how things are being handled in his absence, information regarding the funeral,…
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Mahnomen, MN — Following the death of Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton, who passed away last week at the age of 53 after a short and intensive battle with pancreatic cancer, area law enforcement agencies are reaching out to show their support for their fellow officer. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says he can relate…
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Ada, MN — The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host the 45th Annual Norman County Ag Day on Wednesday, January 11th at the Ada Events Center in Ada. The 2023 Small Grains Update Meeting is also held in conjunction with the Norman County Ag Day. This year features a great lineup of speakers…
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Halstad, MN — A Norman County man was arrested last week for DUI after reportedly having a Blood Alcohol Content of more than four times the legal limit. The Minnesota State Patrol and Norman County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched shortly after 6pm on December 14th to the report of person slumped over the steering wheel…
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Ada, MN — Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a statewide photography challenge to youth in grades K-13. In the “Snowscapes” 4-H photo challenge, youth are encouraged to select their best winter wonderland photo taken during the 2022-2023 4-H year and tell the committee why it’s special to you. Linda Houglum with the Norman…
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