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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is adding to its fleet of boats to assist in keeping the county safe. PCSO applied for a State of Minnesota Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Equipment Grant and they were awarded an 18’x8’ Alumitech Airboat with a 450-hp motor and aluminum trailer. “What a great asset for the PCSO. […]
On Sunday, May 9 Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire at 13407 US HWY 75 North in Angus. On arrival, the deputy learned a burning hay bale started a nearby quonset on fire. The quonset and property inside were a total loss of approximately $30,000. The property owner was identified as Arlen
On Saturday May 8 at 7:08 p.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Mcintosh Fire Department, Fosston Fire Department Erskine Fire Department and Essentia Ambulance responded to a reported chimney fire at Kyle’s Repair in McIntosh. The fire was contained and extinguished in the ceiling. The amount of damage is unknown at this time.
Most Minnesotans know that using phones behind the wheel is distracting and can lead to severe consequences on the road. But that’s not the only thing that is diverting attention away from driving. Shaving. Putting on makeup. Fiddling with the touchscreen on your car stereo system. Even changing clothes. All of these can take your
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently assisted the Polk County Highway Department with placing a brand new fishing pier near the east shore Maple Lake public access, and a second pier near the Polk County roadside park on Maple Lake. After the pier’s were placed, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office also placed several swimming area
On Saturday, May 1, the Polk County Sheriff’s along with the Crookston Fire Department were dispatched to Section 14 of Russia Township. The Sheriff’s Office and Crookston Fire Department arrived on scene and noticed that a grass field and woods were on fire and out of control. The fire was able to be put out.
