Tag: Polk County Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Warns About Potential Scams 

Polk County Deputy Mike Norland joined us on yesterday’s edition of Food for Thought to warn the public about some potential scams that you or someone you know might be susceptible to.  Norland says that the best way to combat scammers is to keep people aware about potential scammers and to avoid giving money to…
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July 13, 2023 0

Food for Thought – Deputy Mike Norland (Polk County Sheriff’s Office)

Listen back to the latest Food for Thought program with Polk County Sherriff’s Deputy Mike Norland from Thursday, July 13 2023.


July 13, 2023 0

Polk County Sherriff Jim Tadmen on Fair Safety

By Abby Pearson Polk County Sherriff Jim Tadmen shares tips for safety precautions to take with your children while attending the Polk County Fair this year. Tadmen shares the importance of being able to identify your child as well as establishing a home base such as the fairground office and having check in timelines. Discussing…
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July 6, 2023 0

Pilot Killed In Polk County Plane Crash Identified 

Authorities have identified the pilot who was killed in a plane crash that occurred on Tuesday, June 27 in a field near Hammond township which is located south of Crookston. Authorities have identified the pilot as 39 year old Adam Parnow of Crookston. Officials say that he was the only person involved in the crash. …
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June 29, 2023 0

Food for Thought: 6-8-2023 Jim Tadman and Jacob Snyder

Listen back to the latest episode of Food for Thought with Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman and Jacob Snyder with Environmental Services as they discuss invasive species prevention.


June 8, 2023 0

Jim Tadman and Jacob Snyder Discuss Invasive Species Prevention

In today’s episode of Food for Thought Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman and Jacob Snyder with Environmental Services talk about the prevention of invasive species in our area lakes and what’s being done to help the situation. Snyder says that people in the area have done a good job doing their part in the prevention…
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June 8, 2023 0

Food for Thought – Sheriff James Tadman

Now that summer is here, the Polk County Sheriff James Tadman wants to remind people about the rules and regulations concerning golf cart and ATV usage in the state of Minnesota and within city limits. Tadman also wants to remind people to be safe on the trails and roads as it is one of the…
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June 1, 2023 0

Staying safe on the water

With the warm temperatures here to stay, more and more boats are going to be on the water, so it’s important to stay safe. Sgt. Chet Carlson and Inv. Tom Brault of the Polk County Sheriff’s department joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought to discuss boating safety this summer. They also discussed safety…
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May 12, 2023 0

Share the road with motorcycles

With the weather warming up, more and more motorcycles are hitting the road. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to discuss motorcycle safety on the road and crashes. Tadman shared some tips on looking for motorcycles on the road. 80 motorcyclists were killed in motor accidents in 2022.


May 5, 2023 0

Drug Task Force Creates New App

Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says there’s a new phone app that you can use to help fight the war on drugs.  It’s from the Pine to Prairie drug task force. Once again, that’s p2ptip where you get your apps.


February 9, 2023 0