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The week of April 13-17, 2020 is designated Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week. Severe Weather Awareness Week is a public education campaign promoted by the National Weather Service, Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local Emergency Management Agencies. Each day of the week features a different weather hazard, and two statewide tornado drills will be […]
On March 25, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order (EO) 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home except for specific circumstances. Law enforcement agencies across the State are fielding many questions regarding the order. It is our hope this letter will assist you in understanding some of the details. All State of MN public information
The Crookston City Council met on Monday and declared an emergency for the City of Crookston due to COVID-19. That declaration will suspend in-person meetings for the Crookston City Council, an advisory board, or a commission for 30 days. The declaration allows for teleconferencing, eliminating the need for all members to be visible, explained Interim
On April 11, Governor Walz declared a state of emergency which designated 66 counties and tribes impacted by spring snowmelt and severe storm Wesley. Any disaster-related costs and damages incurred on or after March 12, may be eligible for assistance. Any public entity within Polk County claiming to have disaster-related costs and/or damages to its
Polk County Emergency Manager Jody Beauchane provided an update on the flooding and damage around Polk County caused by the runoff and snowmelt earlier this month. Despite the heavy runoff, including the Burnham Creek overflowing its banks for the first time in Beauchane’s 18 years with the county, he said it was a pretty efficient
The week of April 8-12 is designated Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week. Severe Weather Awareness Week is a public education campaign promoted by the National Weather Service, Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local Emergency Management Agencies. Each day of the week features a different weather hazard, and two statewide tornado drills will be conducted
