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UPDATE – Burlington Northern Santa Fe is still investigating the cause of Tuesday’s derailment just east of Fisher, but had cleared and made any necessary repairs to the track for the first train to go through Crookston at about 9:00 a.m. this morning. Amy McBeth, a media relations specialist with BNSF said following yesterdays derailment […]
On Monday, November 19 at approximately 10:43 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Nielsville Fire Department, Climax Fire Department, and Crookston Area Ambulance responded to a residential fire located at 307 3rd Street West in the town of Nielsville. Upon Deputies arrival smoke was seen coming from the upper level of the residence. The property
On Monday, November 12 the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a pole barn on fire in section 32 of Lessor Township. Deputies responded and investigated the scene and did not see any signs of arson. It is believed that the fire was started from an old stock tank heater which was
On Saturday, November 10 at 4:32 p.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Fertile Fire Dept and County EMS responded to a structure fire located at Christian Brother Racing, 42738 US Hwy 32 Fertile, MN. A trailer started on fire in the building. The trailer was removed from the building although was a total loss. The
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division is participating in the state-wide Winter Hazard Awareness Week campaign, which will take place November 5-9. Winter Hazard Awareness Week is promoted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management. This week allows Minnesotan’s an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is wrapping up their 2017-2018 Boat and Water Safety Program. The program had a very successful year. Deputies were busy with patrol, enforcement, boating education, and safety awareness inspections of boats and equipment for rent, lease or hire. Deputies worked closely with Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Inspectors within the county.
