CROOKSTON, MN—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has a new member. K9 Bo joined the department through a donation by Mark “Mac” McDonough. K9 Bo is a 14-month-old German Shepherd from Germany. Deputy Titan Engen will be K9 Bo’s handler. The two are going through training at the McDonough K9 school. K9 Bo will be trained…
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Last month, it was announced that Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman would be retiring at the end of the year, andPolk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland has already thrown his name in the ring to become the next sheriff. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Norland, who tells us more about himself…
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With the temperatures getting warmer, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging property owners to take some time to visit their properties, and do walk-throughs. Polk County Patrol Sgt. Ben Stout explains what kind of walk-throughs you should be doing and why. If you notice something missing, you should contact and file a report with…
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Spring is right around the corner, the snow is starting to melt, which means that flood season is right around the corner, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for drivers when those flooding conditions come. Polk County Patrol Sgt. Ben Stout tells us more. While the temperatures have been getting warm…
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We’re at the point in the winter where many area residents will go on Vacation to escape the cold, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to take the proper steps and protect themselves from potential break ins. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says the best way to scare off potential intruders is…
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Earlier this week, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of their Department K9 Rex. During his Visit of Food for Thought on Thursday, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke more about Rex’s passing, and commended his handler Sargent Ben Stout for all their excellent work over the years. K-9 Rex was a 7-year-old…
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After more than 30 years of service to the county, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman announced that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026, and will instead be retiring at the end of his term. Tadman made the announcement during the KKCQ Food for Thought Program on Thursday morning. Tadman says his career with…
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2025 was a busy year for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, as they responded to thousands of calls for services. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some statistics from this past year, as well as some positive and negative trends in their calls for service. Tadman was a guest on the KKCQ Food for Thought…
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Recently, some residents in Polk County have fallen victim to scams regarding their Discover Card payments. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more about this scam, and what’s being done. Tadman says for the time being, Discover customers should contact Discover Customer Service for alternative ways to pay. Tadman says this scam serves as…
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The Holiday season is the busiest time of year for online shopping, and as we move closer to Christmas people can tend to be more careless when it comes to protecting themselves from online shopping scams. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some tips that you should follow when shopping online. Tadman says you should…
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