It’s National Police Week, and on Wednesday in Grand Forks there will be a memorial service to honor local law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more. Again, the Northern Valley Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 14 starting at 2:00 at…
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Earlier this year, the State of Minnesota updated their traffic laws when it comes to stopping for school buses during pick up and drop off. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman gives us a rundown of these updated rules. Tadman says children can be very unpredictable when it comes to traffic safety, so it’s best that…
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LENGBY, MN—A Fosston man has been cited after a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Lengby. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was called around 9:30 Sunday night to the intersection of County Road 4 and 460th Street SE in Lengby. The driver of the motorcycle, 32-year-old Nicholas Rood of Fosston, was northbound when he went into…
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During his appearance on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman had a discussion about the danger of downed power lines in the event of a vehicular accident or weather event. Tadman tells us more about the dangers of downed power lines, and how you should respond to one if you’re…
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It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, along with Polk County Emergency Management is sharing advice for what to do if severe weather hits. Jody Beauchane of Polk County Emergency Management says it’s important for residents to know the difference between a watch and warning, as you should have a different…
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Did you know that in Minnesota you are legally required to move over for first responders if they are parked or working on the shoulder of the road? Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more about these laws called Ted Foss Laws. Tadman says you are also required to move over for stalled non-emergency…
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Over the last couple of years, the Ada Borup West Elementary School has been seeing a lot of growth in their elementary Knowledge Bowl Program, and the school is excited to see that growth spilling into their annual invitational tournament. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more. In other School News, the…
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, that they are welcoming a new K9 to the department, after receiving a donation from Mac McDonough. The new K9 named Bo will be partnered with Deputy Titan Engen, and the two will be leaving for training very soon. R&J News’ Tom Lano talks with Deputy Engen…
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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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