Polk County’s civil servant of 41 years retires, but not for long
December 22, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Jack Schmalenberg was eligible for retirement benefits 10 years ago. On the last day of 2012, he finally will retire at least for a few months. Continue Reading
The last parcel of prairie and wetland restored by The Nature Conservancy is transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, completing a 12-year project.
Former East Grand Forks Fire Chief Randy Gust has pulled out of the Polk County commissioner’s race in November.
The field will be narrowed in two Polk County commissioner races in today’s Minnesota primary election. With District 3 Commissioner Bill Montague not running for re-election, five candidates are vying for two spots on the November general election ballot.
The pungent smell of farm animals and the sight of 4-H members has been a common scene here at the Polk County Fair since the county fairgrounds opened the gates Wednesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for northwestern Polk County and eastern Grand Forks county effective until 5 p.m. 
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