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Earlier this morning, at approximately 5:13 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to 27372 430th St SE rural Fosston for a report of a greenhouse fire. Upon investigation, the fire appeared to have been caused by a wood-burning stove that was used to heat the greenhouse. The structure sustained moderate damage. There were no […]
Polk County Emergency Management, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, will conduct Skywarn Storm Spotter training classes. These training classes are beneficial for those who wish to become better informed, as well as those who want to be designated storm spotters. The trainings will be conducted by a Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear headsets. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating April 10-16 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Appreciation Week. It is a time when we thank our telecommunications personnel who serve our citizens and public safety agencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Polk County has ten full-time
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has reported that it has received calls about scam phone calls in Polk County that are targeting senior citizens for their money that they are calling Grandkid Scams. According to Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman, it goes something like this: “Grandma, I need money for bail.” Or money for a
On March 24, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fire at 32434 on 320th St SW. The fire is suspicious in origin, and investigators are seeking any information the public may have regarding this incident. There is a reward of up to $5000 for information leading to
The week of April 4-8, 2022, 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
