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The University of North Dakota Forensic Pathology Center has confirmed the identity of a man police shot and killed on Jan. 9 while officers were attempting to serve a warrant in Polk County. Lucas Paul Gilbertson, 42, of rural East Grand Forks, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the forensic pathologist. The Minnesota Department […]
Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Jax will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jax’s vest is sponsored by Mark and Joan Lee of McIntosh and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love – Trained to Serve –
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division is participating in the state-wide Winter Hazard Awareness Week campaign, which will take place on Monday, November 13 through Friday, November 17. Winter Hazard Awareness Week is promoted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management. This week allows Minnesotans an
On Monday, October 30, at approximately 11:57 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and East Grand Fork Fire Department responded to 26343 410th Avenue SW near Fisher for a residential fire. No one was injured in the fire, and the residence had some internal property damage. No foul play is suspected. This case is currently
The Polk County 9-1-1 Telecommunications Center is experiencing a temporary 9-1-1 telephone outage. Please be patient as your 9-1-1 calls will be answered, however, they will be routed to the Norman County 9-1-1 Telecommunications Center. The seven-digit number to contact Polk County 911 directly for an emergency is 218-281-1240.
On Monday, October 23, at approximately 10:48 p.m., The Polk County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mentor Fire Department were dispatched to the Solar Gas Yard located at 16545 US Highway 2 in Mentor for a propane leak. It was determined that a 6000 gallon propane tank was leaking. A residence located next to the
