Ada, MN — There’s been some questions and concerns in recent months as to why sometimes in Norman County it may take several months after an incident occurs for there to be any formal charges. Well Ada Police Chief Steve Hagar says it’s not for lack of effort from the officers investigating the incident or…
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Ada, MN — Snowmobiling traffic in the city of Ada is increasing this year as the snow piles up, which is great for industry and local businesses. However, the Ada Police Department is asking riders to please use caution when riding through town and follow the rules. Snowmobilers are allowed to ride on city streets…
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Twin Valley, MN — Some good news for the City of Twin Valley and their two-person police department as it is back to being fully staffed. During their September meeting, the Twin Valley City Council received notice that both their Police Chief Jason Douville and full-time officer Adam Camp had submitted their resignations to move…
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Ada, MN — The Ada Police Department is looking into a new form of non-lethal defense that they can use an alternative to deadly force. Interim Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they are hoping to purchase PepperBall gun as new, non-lethal option to stop criminals or take control of a situation. Officer Hager explains…
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Ada, MN — The Ada Police Department is reminding residents to please lock up your outbuildings and storage sheds following a recent uptick in thefts in the community this past month. Ada Interim Police Chief Steve Hager says these snatch and grab thefts are mostly occurring in unsecured, unattached sheds and encourages residents to either…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night where they spent a great deal of time discussing how to maintain their police department following the resignation of both of their full time law enforcement officers. Both Police Chief Jason Douville and Officer Adam Camp submitted their…
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Ada, MN — As the fall harvest ramps up, the Ada Police Department is asking everyone to slow down, pay attention, and share the roadways. Interim Police Chief Steve Hager says the number of accidents typically increases during fall harvest and that’s due to a number of factors, including lack of attentiveness, speed, and just…
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Fosston, MN — Thanks to a generous grant from Essentia Health in Fosston, the newly formed Fosston Police Department is continuing to explore ways to provide outreach to the youth in the community. Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke says they are starting a Youth Mentorship Program, which will include programs already in existence like the…
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Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night at Ada Council Chambers where they appointed an Interim Police Chief, discussed a lot sale request, and approved new precincts. With current city of Ada Police Chief Jody Bueng still sidelined until now at least this summer, the council moved…
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Fosston, MN — For more than 20 years, the City of Fosston had lived on without its own local police force patrolling the city streets. That all changed this past fall when the City Council voted to bring it back. The council hired Dustin Manecke, a Fosston native and previous member of the West Fargo…
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