The Minnesota Ice Fishing season will be in full swing soon, and one danger that all fishermen need to be aware of is the increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in ice houses. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman Explains. Tadman says there are some things you can do to lower the risk of carbon monoxide…
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CROOKSTON, MN—There’s a new scam artist out there. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it has received numerous complaints about a fake business using a rural Polk County address. This business has a website called erdmann equip group dot com. People in several states have been the victims of fraud from this website. The Polk…
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In the age of social media, and the internet, Internet crimes against children are on the minds of many parents, and many are left wondering how they could protect their child on the internet. Polk County Sheriff’s Investigator Justin Swang says there are a lot of threats out there, and he lists some apps that…
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It’s See Tracks? Think Train Week, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness about the importance of rail safety. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells us more. You Can learn more about See Tracks? Think Train Week by going to the campaigns webpage on the Operation Lifesaver website at oli.org.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of a new scam that has been targeting residents in Polk County. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells us more about this scam, and what you should do if you’re the target of a scam. Norland says this is one of the most dangerous times of…
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Area Colleges will be welcoming students back over the next couple weeks, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding students to be safe this school year. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some safety reminders for college students going back to school this fall. Tadman says it’s also important for students to get to…
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The Polk County Fair is underway in Fertile, and while fairs are an excellent way to experience summer fun, it can also be stressful for parents with younger children. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some reminders for parents, so they can keep their child safe during the fair, and other public events. Tadman says…
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FOSSTON, MN—One person is dead after a house fire in Fosston early Wednesday morning. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it received a report of a house fire at 4:30 Wednesday morning near the bus garage in Fosston. When responders arrived, the house at 718 1st Street East was fully engulfed in flames and it…
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The arrival of summer is a signal that the Minnesota boating season has arrived, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding boaters to drive responsibly. Sgt. Chet Carlson of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department says his office will be around enforcing Minnesota boating safety laws. Carlson says Polk County’s lakes are some of the…
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CROOKSTON, MN—Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a high speed chase Monday that ended with an officer-involved shooting near Crookston. Now the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in investigating the chase. If you were on one of the following roads Monday between 9:40am and 10:10am and believed you were…
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