Partial Building Collapse – McIntosh, MN

Partial Building Collapse – McIntosh, MN

On May 15th, 2026 at approximately 1440 hours, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a portion of the old McIntosh School building had collapsed.  This building is located at 140 2nd St SE in the City of McIntosh, Minnesota.  It was found that no person was injured as a result of the collapse and there is ongoing work to continue to secure the area at this time.

This area and building are still highly unsafe.  The area will be barricaded and not accessible to the public at this time.  For your own safety please stay away from this area.  Under Minnesota Statute number 160.2715 it is unlawful to drive over, through or around any barricade, fence or obstruction placed for an emergency closure of a roadway.  Those found on the property of the old McIntosh School without authorization may be charged with additional criminal offenses.

McIntosh Fire Department and First Responders also responded to this incident.

From:  Polk County Sheriff’s Office

 

 

Richards Publishing

P.O. Box 159
239 2nd Ave
Gonvick, MN 56644
Telephone: (218) 487-5225
email: richards@gvtel.com