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On Thursday, November 14 at approximately 10:34 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Erskine Fire, Essentia EMS and the Minnesota Fire Marshal’s Office responded to a trailer house fire at the Jacob Dilly and Katie Carter residence in the city of Erskine. Two adults and two minor children were able to evacuate safely with no […]
On Wednesday, November 13 at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Crookston Police Department arrested 61-year-old Larry Monson, of Climax, suspected of driving while intoxicated and transported him to the Northwest Regional Correctional Center (NWRCC) in Crookston. While at the NWRCC Monson had a medical emergency. Lifesaving efforts were performed on Monson and Crookston Area Ambulance responded
The final topic to conclude Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Winter Driving. Chief Deputy Mike Norland from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office encourages drivers to be prepared for winter conditions with a winter survival kit. “I just want to let everybody know winter is coming pretty quick and to prepare yourself for what is
Another area of focus for Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Indoor Winter Safety. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Hudon says that because a home is sealed tight throughout much of the winter it increases the risk for mold to develop and lowers the air quality within the home. “There are several factors that lead
The Wednesday tip for Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week deals with home fire safety. Polk County Deputy Cole Lundeen says monitoring fires, space heaters, and cooking is the best way to avoid a fire or injury. “In the winter months our heating, lighting, cooking, and holiday activities increase dramatically, and with them the risk of
The Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week topic for Tuesday, November 5 is Outdoor Winter Safety. Polk County Deputy Nate Rasch suggests testing ice thoroughly before walking and driving on it, as well as being mindful of the risks for frostbite and hypothermia. “The first thing I want to talk about is thin ice,” said Rasch.
