Scams have unfortunately become a common occurrence in our lives, so it’s become very important for people to beware of the signs of a scam, whether it’s over the phone, online, or through a text message. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland says being able to recognize a scam is important, as they’re always changing. …
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As the internet becomes more ingrained in our everyday life, law enforcement agencies and financial institutions across the country are encouraging people to take the proper steps in protecting themselves from cyber attacks online. Polk County Sheriff Chief Deputy Mike Norland explains some simple ways that you can better protect yourself online. Norland says cyber…
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EUCLID, MN—A Crookston man was not injured after his utility trailer was hit by a train Wednesday morning in Euclid. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department tells R&J News a deputy and first responders were called to US Highway 75 and 133rd Street SW in Euclid at 10:45 Wednesday morning. The driver of the trailer, 55-year-old…
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed a new member to their ranks, as their K9 Bo, alongside Deputy Titan Engen completed their training earlier this summer. During the KKCQ Food For Thought Program, R&J’s Tom Lano spoke with Deputy Engen and talked about the K9 training process. Engen also spoke about the process of…
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The 2026 fishing season is officially underway, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding anglers about Minnesota’s motorboat operation laws. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman explains. If you don’t have an operator’s permit Tadman says to get one through the DNR as you could receive a citation if you’re caught operating a boat without…
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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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