FREE COMMUNITY TRAINING - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Over the past few years, Barron County has experienced several emergencies and disasters ranging from tornadoes, wind storms, plane crashes, and hazardous materials leaks. Our history has proven that it's important for our community members to be prepared for these types of incidents. On Saturday, January 20th, the Barron County Sheriff's Department (Office of Emergency Services) will be conducting a 90-minute presentation on Comm

A clipper moving across the area today still looks to bring a quick 1-4" of snow to the region. Behind this clipper it's a reinforcing shot of arctic air, with wind chills Monday and Tuesday mornings dropping into the 40s BELOW zero in western MN. Impacts: Snow/blowing snow will impact travel this afternoon through Monday morning. Bitterly cold conditions through mid-week with Monday and Tuesday mornings expected to be the coldest. Snowfall Amounts - High Confidence 2-4" in

Update On: January 8 2018 at 4:30am Emergency crews are still onscene of the Structure Fire in the 200 block of Knapp Street in Chetek. Second Street between Moore and Douglas will remain closed until responders clear the area. Traffic can detour using First Street. Initial Post: January 7 2018 at 11:48pm Emergency crews battling a residential house fire in the 200 block of Knapp Street in Chetek. Bystanders are asked to avoid the area until all crews have cleared the scene.

FREE COMMUNITY TRAINING Over the past few years, Barron County has experienced several emergencies and disasters ranging from tornadoes, wind storms, plane crashes, and hazardous materials leaks. Our history has proven that it's important for our community members to be prepared for these types of incidents. On Saturday, January 20th, the Barron County Sheriff's Department (Office of Emergency Services) will be conducting a 90-minute presentation on Community Emergency Prepar