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The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Advisory to a Winter Storm Warning for West Polk, Kittson, Roseau, and Marshall counties until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14. The warning includes the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, and Grygla. * WHAT…Snow […]
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear headsets. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating April 10-16 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Appreciation Week. It is a time when we thank our telecommunications personnel who serve our citizens and public safety agencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Polk County has ten full-time
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning inside the Polk County Government Center. They heard from County Engineer Richard Sanders on abstract quotes for two Tandem Axles Diesel Trucks and snowplow equipment for them from Boyer Ford Trucks Duluth and Bert’s Truck Equipment, and to request the installation of a side inlet
The Severe Weather Awareness Week Topic for Wednesday is Floods with Crookston Firefighter Shane Heldstab. Heldstab explains that seasonal snowmelt flowing into the rivers, river flow blockage, and heavy spring and summer rainfalls can raise their levels and cause overland flooding on roadways and properties. He gave some tips on what people can do to
Polk County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the closure on the Red River throughout the boundaries of Polk County. Please use caution at water access points and watch for hazardous debris.
The Tuesday topic for Severe Weather Awareness Week is Severe Weather, Thunderstorms, Lightning, and Hail with Crookston Firefighter Jim Perreault. Perreault gave an overview of facts and the safety precautions everyone should practice in these severe weather conditions. Thunderstorms are usually formed in warm, humid conditions that create heavy rainfall, hail, and high winds for
