Freeborn County administration announced Tuesday county facilities are now operating under emergency protocol due to the extreme cold.

Continuing through 10 a.m. Thursday, county offices will operate minimal services with limited staff.

The Freeborn County Highway Department will operate equipment during daylight hours only with the exception of emergency response.

“Freeborn County commissioners and administration encourage all citizens to remain home and off the roads during the adverse weather,” a news release states.

Emergency personnel and law enforcement will be on duty without reduction in staffing. Public Works employees will be on duty as needed.

If you need to visit with county staff for business purposes, contact that department at the phone number on the county’s website at http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us.