Polk County, MN — Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear headsets. April 10-16, 2022 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Appreciation Week. It is a time when we thank our telecommunications personnel who serve our citizens and public safety agencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Polk County has 10 full time telecommunicators…
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Climax, MN — With both the Climax and Nielsville bridges in need of replacement, Polk County continues to push for legislative funding and work with the State of North Dakota and Traill County to find a solution to move forward. However, during a recent KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee stated…
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Fosston, MN — The Polk County Board of Commissioners are looking into new radios for Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Commissioner Joan Lee provided an update on the most recent board meeting and Polk County happenings while on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week. Lee says the current radios being used the Sheriff’s Office…
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Fosston, MN — A snow groomer was burnt up in a fire north of Fosston on Thursday afternoon. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy who was conducting routine patrol, noticed a Bombardier Snow groomer on fire in section 14 of Brandsvold Township. Upon arrival, the driver, 48 year old Jamey Gunderson, reported…
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Fosston, MN — With winter appearing to overstay its welcome this year, it may have people looking for quick getaways to somewhere much warmer. For those heading on vacation, Polk County Sheriff Deputy Robert Haugen offers a few reminders to avoid coming back home and finding you’ve been victim to theft. Polk County Sheriff Jim…
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Crookston, MN — The list of vendors for the annual Polk County Veterans Fair continues to grow. The Veterans Fair is scheduled for Friday, April 1st from 10am to 2pm at the Crookston National Guard Armory. Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veteran Services, who joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week, previews the…
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Crookston, MN — The Polk County Commission is moving forward with much needed repairs to the Juvenile Detention Facility in Crookston, which had ceased operation a in the spring of 2021 due to extensive water damage sustained in a rain event. During her recent conversation on this week’s KKCQ Food for Thought, Polk County Commissioner…
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Fosston, MN — As we deal with difficult travel throughout parts of the region again here today, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to follow traffic advisories and warnings put out by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and other agencies. Sheriff Jim Tadman says when they issue a No Travel…
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Fosston, MN — Whether it’s a major drug bust or tracking down a wanted suspect, law enforcement agencies rely on each other in those times of need when just one or two officers won’t do. During a recent visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke about how area…
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