The Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional beginning of summer. That means there will be plenty of vehicles on the road, not just this weekend, but throughout the summer as people travel either to their favorite lake or another destination. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson encourages drivers to be safe. Sheriff Halvorson, as well as…
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Minnesota’s lakes and rivers might seem inviting for a trip on a boat or kayak. But Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson says the water is still cold–and cold water can be dangerous if you fall in the water. Halvorson says after 30 minutes in cold water, you can lose consciousness. If you find yourself in…
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April 14 through 20 is Dispatch Appreciation Week and area first responder departments are celebrating. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall highlights all the great work his dispatchers do and the benefit they have on his department and community. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson also acknowledged the work his dispatchers do, including the work they do…
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On Sunday the Clear Water County Volunteer Reserve will be holding a breakfast fundraiser in Bagley in order to secure more funding for their volunteer dive team. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson has the details. Again, the fundraiser will take place on Sunday, March 24 at the Bagley American Legion from 10:30 AM to 1:00…
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It’s projected to be a very dry spring and summer this year due to the lack of prominent snowfall this past winter and Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson reminds you to take precautions when burning this spring. For more information on fire danger and burning restrictions in your area go to the “Fire danger and…
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With temps expected to reach as high as 50 degrees Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson reminds anglers to remove their fish houses off of area lakes as ice continues to deteriorate. Halverson also reminds anglers to clean up after themselves and warns that they can now be fined for not doing so. The DNR also…
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When the temperatures drop many people across Minnesota can struggle to keep their amenities going. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson encourages people to be “a good neighbor” and check up on people during the harsh winter months.
Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson appeared on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program yesterday and announced that his department has received a highway safety grant through the state. Halvorson tells us more about this grant and what their plan is with this grant. Halvorson says that the highway safety officer’s main focus will be educating…
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Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought Program with Clearwater County Sheriff Darren Halvorson.
Sheriff Darin Halverson of the Clearwater County Sheriffs Office was in studio to give an end of the year update: Many of the numbers seem to be down from the previous year, but not all. Halverson explains more: Lastly, Halverson shares numbers from the emergency and medical calls in the area: