Tag: Fosston Police Department

 Halloween Safety Reminders 

Halloween is tomorrow, and children across the Red River Valley will be taking to the streets to do some trick or treating. While this activity is supposed to be fun, children are over twice as likely to be involved in a pedestrian accident. For this reason, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve reminds drivers to be…
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October 30, 2025 0

Area agencies seeking people to enter the law enforcement profession 

It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of law enforcement officers in Minnesota, and most agencies across Minnesota are recruiting for new officers. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says he’d definitely recommend a career in law enforcement, and he speaks of some of the benefits of going into the field.   Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall…
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August 6, 2025 0

New officer at the Fosston Police Department 

There’s a new face in the Fosston Police Department, as the Fosston City Council approved the hiring of Nick Agnew as a full time police officer earlier this month. R&J News’ Tom Lano had the opportunity to catch up with Agnew, who tells us more about himself.  Agnew also tells us when he first knew…
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July 29, 2025 0

People reminded to dispose of medications properly 

Your medicine is for you, and once you no longer need it you should take the proper steps and dispose of it correctly, so that your drugs do not end up in the wrong hands. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says the best way to dispose of your unused or expired medications is to bring…
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February 25, 2025 0

Back to school travel safety 

North Dakota Schools are in session, and Minnesota is set to begin next week, which means that school buses will be out and about on their daily bus routes. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve reminds drivers to be more cautious and to follow school bus traffic rules so that we can keep our kids safe. …
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August 27, 2024 0

Fosston Police Department Update 

During his monthly department update on the KKCQ Food For Thought program Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve announced that there’s a new prescription drug drop off box at the Pharmacy in Fosston.  Juve says he has also been asked questions on the appropriate number to call when wanting to contact local law enforcement.  Finally, Juve…
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July 31, 2024 0

House Numbers, Why they’re important 

Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve was a guest on the KKCQ Food For Thought program on Monday and he discussed a very important topic that could save lives, but is often overlooked. Juve says that he’s seeing more and more homes across the region without visible house numbers and he explains why that can be…
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July 30, 2024 0

Juve excited to be new Fosston Police Chief

New Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve was sworn in as Fosston Police Chief on Monday. Juve says he is excited to return to law enforcement after a one year hiatus, and to be working in his hometown.  Juve also told us more about his career in law enforcement and how he’s gotten to where he…
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June 14, 2024 0

Be aware of scams 

Law enforcement agencies across Northwest Minnesota are saying that they have seen an increase in phone and internet scams as of late, and Andrew Hanson of the Fosston Police Department reminds you to be extra cautious of these scams.  Hanson says people also need to be vigilant of malware scams, he reminds people to check…
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May 1, 2024 0

Ted Foss Law

In the State of Minnesota there’s a law called the Ted Foss Law also known as the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to slow down and move over for first responders with their lights on. Fosston police officer Jim Juve appeared on the Food For Thought program on Monday to discuss this law and…
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February 28, 2024 0