Tag: Clearwater County Sheriff

More Scams To Watch For

Recently, R&J News told you about a scam that targets grandparents, in an effort to make you think your grandchild is in jail and needs money to get bailed out.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says there are other scams to beware of.  One of them involves romance. Halverson also says with this being income…
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February 19, 2025 0

Checking Your House

Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has reminders about keeping your home warm this winter—and keeping it safe. Halverson also has a reminder about space heaters. Halverson was a recent guest on Food For Thought, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM. 


February 1, 2025 0

Cold Weather Safety

With last weekend’s bitterly cold weather behind us, it’s a good time to remember how dangerous the cold can be.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us how quickly you can get frostbite if you’re not dressed properly. Halverson also reminds us to check up on elderly neighbors or family members when the weather gets…
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January 23, 2025 0

Christmas Safety

On Tuesday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shared some Christmas safety tips. Halverson also suggests that you don’t advertise any plans to travel during Christmas on social  media. You can hear our full interview with Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson in the Food For Thought section at http://RJBroadcasting.com


December 18, 2024 0

Bagley Explosion Update

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  You’ll remember back on November 4, a father and his five sons were seriously burned in an explosion and fire at a storage unit north of Bagley.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has an update on their conditions. The boys range in age from…
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November 24, 2024 0

Bagley Explosion Update

BAGLEY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  You’ll remember back on November 4, a father and his five sons were seriously burned in an explosion and fire at a storage unit north of Bagley.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has an update on their conditions. The boys range in age…
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November 23, 2024 0

Winter Hazard Awareness Week

It’s an interesting coincidence that the region’s first snowfall comes during Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us something important when it comes to the forecast: the difference between a watch and a warning. Halverson says if you do decide to drive during a winter storm, you had better…
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November 20, 2024 0

6 Injured In Fire & Explosion Near Bagley

A man and five children between the ages of 6 and 14 suffered burns from an explosion and fire north of Bagley Monday afternoon.  The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call around 12:30pm about an explosion and fire at a storage unit.  The Sheriff’s Office says they believe a propane tank in…
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November 5, 2024 0

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says domestic violence continues to be a problem nationwide. Halverson also says many people don’t seek medical attention after being on the receiving end of domestic violence. Another thing Halverson points out is that domestic violence can be a learned behavior. If you’re a…
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October 16, 2024 0

Hands Off Campaign Signs

Just as dandelions pop up on yards in the spring, campaign signs pop up on yards in the fall. While we may not agree on the same candidate, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says you can’t take down a campaign sign from anyone’s yard. Sheriff Halverson was a guest on Tuesday’s Food For Thought program…
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September 18, 2024 0