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The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning at the Polk County Government Center. CONSENT ITEMS The board began the meeting by approving the Auditor Warrants, which they approved unanimously. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES-JON STEINER The board was then approached by Environmental Supervising Administrator Jon Steiner who came forward with a roll-off hauling contract with […]
The Minnesota Medical Association and several healthcare systems are warning Minnesotans about the growing RSV numbers in children statewide. They also warned of respiratory illnesses such as influenza A and B. Crowding in urgent care clinics and emergency departments, increased hospitalizations, and medication shortages are being reported across the state. One easy way to combat
Over the last year, Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese has served on the Minnesota Attorney General’s Advisory Panel for the Opioid Settlement and Distribution. This summer, Governor Tim Walz signed a bill that will direct how the state will spend its more than $300 million opioid lawsuit settlement aimed at funding the fight
The United Way of Crookston was able to donate a dozen newborn care kits to Polk County Public Health thanks to the employees of Enbridge Energy. The kits include bottles, bottle brushes, wipes, and several other care items all new moms need. Enbridge contacted the United Way to let them know their employees had chosen
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning in the Polk County Government Center. CONSENT ITEMS After the Call to Order, the board began the meeting by approving the Commissioner Warrants and Sign Audit List. It also included approving the minutes from their last meetings on September 27 and October 4 and approving
The City of Crookston’s Fall Clean-Up Week will be held this upcoming week from Monday, October 24 to Friday, the 28, and while some things will be the same as it’s been done every year but with some additional limitations due to a lack of garbage trucks. The city reminds everyone that items should be
