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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GONVICK, MN—A Gonvick man has been charged with five crimes, including felony assault with a dangerous weapon after a domestic violence incident this past Friday. 41-year-old Skyler Allen Robinson was charged in Polk County District Court with second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, domestic assault by strangulation, misdemeanor domestic assault, threats of violence and…
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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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