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Christian Brothers Racing Trailer Fire Reported

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 […]

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Winter Weather Hazard Awareness Week Tips

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

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Polk County Sheriff’s Dept. Wraps Up A Good Summer Patrol Season

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. 

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Combine Fire Reported In Rural Fosston

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a combine fire on Monday at approximately 4:02 p.m.  The fire was at 385th Street SE in section 25 of Queen township in rural Fosston.  The combine, an early 1990’s Case International Axial-Flow 1680 was parked on a farmyard when it caught fire.  The fire department extinguished the

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Train vs Semi Accident

On Friday, October 19 at 5:15 p.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a train vs semi accident at the intersection of US Highway 2 and 190th Ave SE. A semi-truck pulling an empty trailer driven by David Toman, 61 of Grand Forks, attempted to cross the railroad crossing and enter traffic on Highway

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Power Surge Causes Couch Fire in Winger

On Friday, October 5, at approximately 9:10 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a couch on fire inside a residence in the City of Winger. The fire was reported to be caused by a down power line next to the residence. The down power line caused a power surge and a

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