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While getting in out of the cold during the winter is important, being indoors can also present a health hazard which is why Indoor Winter Safety is today’s topic for Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is called the invisible killer and the risk of CO poisoning increases during the winter which is […]
The Wednesday tip for Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week deals with home fire safety. Polk County Deputy Cole Lundeen says alternative ways of heating homes can lead to fires. “The high cost of heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternative methods of home heating,” said Lundeen. “Wood burning stoves are
The Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week topic for today is Outdoor Winter Safety. One of the most important aspects of spending time outdoors during the winter is to dress appropriately. Wear a hat, 40 percent of body heat is lost from the head. Tight fighting mittens are better than gloves, and people should way layers
It is Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota and today’s tip is about winter storms. In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter, it is critical to be informed and aware of the potential risks and hazards associated with winter weather and how to avoid them. Winter storms are formed in many ways. However,
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 110 Main Avenue North in the City of Climax on Tuesday at approximately 1:00a.m. The Climax Fire Department, Crookston Fire Department, Crookston Ambulance Service and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division also responded. There were no injuries resulting from the fire. The structure
On Wednesday, October 28 at approximately 1:03 p.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault at 325 2nd Street Lot 7 in McIntosh. The victim, whose name is not being released at this time, was treated and released at Essentia Hospital in Fosston. Eric Daniel Roger Berg, 36 years old of
