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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELEASES COVID-19 NUMBERS (April 13)

The Minnesota Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers for the state.  The death total is 70. Polk County still only has one positive test, but Red Lake County has received the first positive test. Data is for cases that were tested and returned positive. Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020. All […]

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WEATHER ALERTS AND WARNINGS – SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK

The Monday topic for Severe Weather Awareness Week is Weather Alerts and Warnings.  In the past 10 years, more than 55 people have died, and dozens more were injured as a result of weather-related events in Minnesota, not including motor vehicles.   The National Weather Service issues severe weather alerts.  There are three types of

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POLK COUNTY LAUNCHES COVID-19 RESPONSE HUB WEBSITE TO HELP RESIDENTS

Polk County has launched a website for residents to access up-to-date, reliable information on COVID-19 in the community. The website, Polk County Coronavirus Response Hub, is available by clicking on a link on the County’s website home page, https://www.co.polk.mn.us/ by following the top link, directly at https://coronavirus-response-pcg.hub.arcgis.com/, and via the County’s GIS Hub at https://hub-pcg.hub.arcgis.com/.

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UPDATED – OVERLAND FLOODING ROAD CLOSURES IN POLK COUNTY

Overland flooding has produced water over the road in several locations in Polk County.  The following roads are closed due to water over the road. Brandsvold Township –  310th Ave SE between CSAH 30 and 370th ST SE Bygland Township -CR 223 north of CSAH 9 Esther Township -CSAH 21 between State HWY 220 and

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POLK COUNTY HAS FIRST POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST ACCORDING TO STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Minnesota Department of Health released the latest COVID-19 case update and the first positive test has been reported in Polk County.  The Department of Health doesn’t release the town or healthcare facility due to privacy regulations. UPDATE – 11:45 a.m. (4-4-20) Polk County Public Health issued a press release and it is available by

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PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE RED RIVER CLOSED IN POLK COUNTY

Please be advised that the public access points to the Red River through Polk County are closed due to the rise of the Red River. With the increasing river levels, existing ice jams, and debris in the river, it is unsafe for public use at this time.  Access will be re-opened when the river recedes

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