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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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