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The Polk County Commissioners on Tuesday passed a resolution to reconstruct and improve Polk County State Aid Highway 10, along with the East Shore of Maple Lake. The improvement consists of rebuilding the roadway to provide back-in diagonal parking for the safety of the traveling public and those using the public access and beach area. […]
The County Line By Warren Strandell – Polk County Commissioner, Dist. 2 Recently, I was one of about a dozen people (including 3 from North Dakota) who participated in a seminar conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation that delved into the subject of how electronics are going to replace us humans as the drivers of cars
Polk County has pulled plows off the roads until 4:00 a.m. Friday. No travel is advised on any of the county roads. UPDATE FROM THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Polk County Road 17 between County Road 60 and County Road 20 East of East Grand Forks and North of Fisher, MN is closed due to a
There have been more than 25 crashes so far this winter involving vehicles and state snowplows. With winter far from over, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use extra caution during plowing and snow removal operations. “The main causes of these crashes are motorists driving too fast for conditions, driving too close
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that the extreme low air temperatures and windy conditions has caused black ice on area highways. Black ice is an invisible hazard that catches drivers’ off-guard and frequently causes crashes. Black ice creates the appearance of a wet surface, but it is actually a thin, clear layer of ice
Strong winds and blowing snow are forecasted for northwest Minnesota beginning Wednesday evening. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists of the importance of good winter driving habits. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Kittson, Marshall, Norman and Polk Counties in northwest Minnesota and a Winter Weather Advisory for
