Polk County deputy injured after Clearbrook man shoots at helicopter

CLEARBROOK, Minn. — A Polk County Sheriff's deputy suffered injuries from breaking glass when a man fired at a helicopter the deputy was riding in Monday morning.

Charges are pending against Carstie Lee Clausen of Clearbrook, who reportedly shot twice at the helicopter with a high-powered rifle.

The deputy was not identified in a news release from the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office, but the release did note they were treated and released from Essentia Hospital in nearby Fosston, Minn.

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