Tag: Polk County Sheriff

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

Lake Ice Safety Tips

Going out on the ice for fishing or snowmobiling can be a fun winter activity.  But not if the ice isn’t thick enough to support your vehicle’s weight or your weight.  Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman talks about factors that can make ice thickness vary from one place to another. Tadman points out that the…
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December 5, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Seeks Second Term

Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman is seeking a second term in office. Maintaining a high level of service for the county while making the Sheriff’s Office more cost effective are Tadman’s priorities for his second term. In an interview with Laura Hamilton, Tadman spoke of his accomplishments which included purchase of a new Command trailer,…
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June 3, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office with Increased Enforcement as Part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their increased enforcement efforts to curb distracted driving as part of Districted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include talking…
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April 28, 2022 0