Sextortion is a crime that has seen a major rise in American youth over the last couple of years, and for many children this crime will often go unreported. Polk County Sheriff’s Investigator Tom Brault says these exploiters are using fear and shame to not only blackmail these children, but also to keep them reporting…
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As internet usage has become more prominent with young children, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding parents that It’s becoming more and more important for them to be monitoring their child’s online usage. Polk County Investigator Tom Brault shares some online safety tips that parents should keep in mind. Brault says it’s also important…
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This time of year, it’s very common to see people using vehicles like golf carts, motor bikes, and ATV to get around, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that if you are going to travel using these vehicles there are regulations that you need to follow. While rules regarding usage of these…
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As the internet becomes more ingrained in our everyday lives, children today are getting access to the internet earlier than they’ve ever before. However, this leaves your child more vulnerable to bad actors online, which means it’s important for parents to be monitoring what their child is doing online. Polk County Investigator Tom Brault says…
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Summer time is a busy time of year for Minnesotans as people are usually running from place to place. While this is supposed to be a fun time of year, did you know that it’s also the deadliest time to be a driver or pedestrian on Minnesota roads? For this reason, Polk County Sheriff Jim…
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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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