Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
End of Watch Friday, August 13, 1971
Add to My HeroesRodney Norberg
Deputy Rodney Norberg was killed in a helicopter accident while he and the civilian pilot were en route to a party near Lake Minnetonka.
Shortly after takeoff, the helicopter crashed in a cornfield near Highway 152 and Territorial Road in Maple Grove. The crash scene wasn't located until the next morning. The civilian pilot was also killed.
Deputy Norberg is survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Norberg,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hennepin County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 13, 2021