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1. What are the phone numbers for the Polk County Offices?

Polk County Sheriff's Office
Ph: (218) 281-0431

Polk County Clerk of Court
Ph: (218) 281-2332

Tri-County Community Corrections (Jail)
Ph: (218) 470-8100

2. Who do I call for road conditions?

You can call 5-1-1 from any phone or you can access information via the internet. By accessing 5-1-1, you will be prompted with menu choices as to region, city, or specific route and will be given information regarding weather related road conditions, construction, and congestion.

To access 5-1-1 on the internet, please visit:

• Minnesota 5-1-1 


• North Dakota 5-1-1 

3. What are the curfew laws in East Grand Forks?

Minors Under 18
It is unlawful for any minor person under the age of 18 to be on or loiter upon the streets or public places between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 am.

Minors Under 16
It is unlawful for any minor person under the age of 16 to be or loiter upon the streets or public places between the hours of 10:30 pm and 5:00 am.

Parents & Guardians
It is unlawful for any parent, guardian, or other person having the legal care or custody of any minor person to allow or permit such minor person to violate the above ordinances unless such minor person is accompanied by a person of lawful age.

Exceptions
Such curfews shall not apply to any students under the age of 18 who are lawfully attending; going to; or returning from school, church, or community-sponsored athletic, musical, or social activities or events. Curfew also does not apply where the presence of a minor is connected with or required by some legitimate business, trade, profession, or occupation in which said minor is permitted by law to be engaged.

4. Where is the Department of Motor Vehicles?

The DMV is located in the Hardware Hank building on Central Ave. Their number is 218-773-7535

5. How do I obtain a copy of a Police Report?

Police Reports are available to those involved in the incident by coming to the EGFPD and filling out a "Request for Information" form. There is no charge.

You can also submit a Request for Information online, but you'll have to sign it in person.

Request for Information

6. How do I purchase a pistol in MN?

You will need to fill out a MN Permit to Purchase. Once complete, turn it in to the Police Department, with a copy of your driver's license.
Link here: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/administrative/Documents/Permit-to-Purchase-Transfer-Application.pdf