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On Thursday, Polk County Public Health and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health released a joint statement that they are prepared to distribute more of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, the availability of vaccine remains limited and fluid. The release is below – At this time, the COVID-19 vaccine is very limited and vaccine guidelines continue to change. Polk […]
Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese provided an update Tuesday on COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine to the Polk County Commissioners. Reese said the county’s seven-day case rate has stayed low the past couple of weeks but that vaccines were still very limited. Reese said the past two weeks have both seen about 35
A few of the most commonly asked questions are “how do I get on a list”, “when can I get vaccinated”, and “why should I get vaccinated”? How do I get on a list for the vaccine or when can I get vaccinated? There is currently not a waitlist for our residents to sign up
On Thursday, January 14 at 3:44 p.m, a Fed Ex van was traveling eastbound on Polk County 21 near 330 Ave SW. The driver of the van lost control due to icy roads and wind, swerved into the westbound lane, and collided with a passenger car traveling west. The driver of the passenger car suffered
Supporting your mental well-being by supporting others during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is normal to be experiencing increased stress and anxiety right now. Symptoms of increased stress or anxiety can include: Feeling nervous, restless or tense Experiencing a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom Experiencing an increased heart rate Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation) Sweating Trembling
The Polk County Commissioners reviewed the proposed final levy and 2021 budget totals during their meeting on Tuesday afternoon before holding the 2021 public budget hearing. The budget totals $60,093,808. The County Commissioners set a goal to achieve a final levy under three percent when they set the preliminary levy at 4.938 percent in September.
