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Grand Forks Police Department’s Longest Serving Officer Retires

By Bill Dubensky Aug 14, 2025 | 4:51 AM

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(KNOX) -The Grand Forks Police Department longest serving officer’s retired Wednesday.

Sgt. Kevin Kallinen was recognized during a ceremony for spending more than 45 years  with the department on patrol.

Kallinen was presented with a framed certificate highlighting his time with the department

He given a book of photos taken throughout his career, a badge and credentials, a knife etched with his dates of service, a certificate of recognition and a large card for those who were at the ceremony to sign, as well.

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