Update On County Offices

Effective at 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 30 in compliance with Governor Walz “stay at home” executive order, all Polk County employees have been instructed to work from home.  Employees that remain required to report to their work...

Polk County Flood Locator Dashboard

Find road closures due to high water throughout Polk County.

County Newsletter

The newsletter updates the residents of Polk County on what is currently happening in the county. Read about the projects that are going on and the services we provide.

Polk County Office Closure Notice

Effective Friday, March 20, 2020 at noon, Polk County offices will be closed to the general public pending the response to mitigation efforts against the COVID-19 virus, until further notice.  

 This includes the DMV/License Center in Cro...

Coronavirus Disease 2019

This is an evolving situation, so information and recommendations are likely to change. For more information on the current situation, visit the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html and the Ce...

Polk County Local Boards of Appeal and Equalization

Due to recent events, Governor Walz has declared an emergency under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12.  Because of this, Polk County will be following the guidance of the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Minnesota Department of Health to limi...

Polk County License Center Info During Closure

Polk County License Center will be closed to the public starting at Noon on Friday March, 20^th until further notice.

There will be a drop box for tab renewals outside of The Polk County Government Center building, that will be checked multiple times a day....

Elections Outreach

Providing accurate and current polling information while sharing election results and current representatives. Polk County simplifies civic engagement.

Law Enforcement Citizens' Academy

Who may attend the academy?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:  

1. Live, work or attend school in the city of Crookston or be a resident of Polk County,
2. Be at least 18 years old, 
3. Have no felony convictions,
4. Have no serious misdemeano...

Property Tax Statements

Property tax statements are now available through the Polk County Real Estate search.

Foster Care

Children enter foster care because of neglect, abuse, a family crisis or the child’s own needs. Foster homes are intended to be places of safety and comfort for a child.

Foster Care enables children to:

• Remain in their communities
• Remain close to their sibli...

Polk County Health Care Access Plan 2020-2021

To ensure that applicants/recipients of Medical Assistance (MA), and MinnesotaCare pregnant women and children under 21 years of age are provided with or reimbursed for the appropriate level of needed transportation and other travel related expenses to en...

Sealed Equipment BID Form

Please follow the Conditions of Bidding that are part of the Sealed Equipment BID From.

How to Submit an eCRV

Please visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue's website for all information regarding submitting eCRVs.

Salary Data Notification

Minnesota Statute 471.701; Article 2, Section 39 requires a county with a population of 15,000 or more (Polk County 31,456) to annually notify its residents of the position and base salaries of its three highest paid employees.

This notice may be provided ...

NW8 Adult Local Advisory Council (LAC)

The purpose of the LAC is to use the knowledge of a broad range of people including those who utilize services to improve local mental health services and influence state wide policy. Family members, those who provide services, and those who are concerned...