Tag: Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office

Clearwater County holding ATV Safety Class next week

The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an ATV Class for area youth next week, and registration is currently open. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has the details.  People with questions about the ATV Safety Class, can go to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.


April 27, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office reminding you to beware of lighting when taking to Minnesota’s lakes 

Severe Weather Awareness Week may be passed, but the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for those looking to take to Minnesota’s lakes this year. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says one thing that boaters should always be aware of is the danger of lightning.  Halverson also encourages area residents to get signed…
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April 24, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office holds fundraiser for reserve program 

The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office held a pancake fundraiser for their Sheriff’s Reserve program on Sunday. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says the event was a success, as they were able to raise some funds for the program.  Halverson says the Sheriff’s Reserve Program is a massive asset to the sheriff’s office, and he explains…
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April 22, 2026 0

Bagley Police Chief Adam Gunderson running for Clearwater County Sheriff 

Earlier this year Clearwater County Sheriff Darrin Halverson announced that he would be retiring at the end of the year, and Bagley Police Chief Adam Gunderson has thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for the position. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Gunderson, who tells us more about himself,…
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March 25, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Reserve fundraising for dive equipment

Did you know that the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office has a reserve program made up of community volunteers? Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg tells us more about this valuable community resource, and the type of work they do in the community.  Coming up in April, the Sheriff’s Reserve will be holding a pancake breakfast…
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March 23, 2026 0

Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg running for Sheriff 

Earlier this year Clearwater County Sheriff Darrin Halverson announced that he would be retiring at the end of the year, and people have already come forward as potential candidates to become the next sheriff. One person who has stepped forward is Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up…
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March 19, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office warning public about recent Tax Scam 

Tax filing season is a time of year where scam cases increase, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents about a recent scam that has targeted some area residents.  Halverson says these scammers are really hard for law enforcement to track down, so it’s important that people know the signs of a…
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February 20, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff talks about decision to retire 

Earlier this year, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson joined a growing list of local sheriffs who will be retiring at the end of the year. During his most recent visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Halverson talked about how he came to this decision, and why he felt now was a good time…
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February 18, 2026 0

Cold weather reminders 

Temperatures are supposed to be severely cold this weekend, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some cold weather reminders for area residents. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says one thing people need to be aware of is carbon monoxide. Halverson also shares some reminders for people who will be traveling this weekend.  Halverson…
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January 24, 2026 0

Bagley City Council declines policing contract with Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office 

The Bagley City Council and Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office have recently been in discussions regarding a potential policing contract between the city and county, and talks officially came to a halt last Wednesday. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us more about these discussions, and why the city decided against a contact.  Haverson says the…
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January 21, 2026 0