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Increased efforts to keep Minnesota’s waterways safe from boaters under the influence of drugs and alcohol are on tap, with hundreds of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and other public safety personnel planning extra patrols July 2-4. The extra attention is part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign to highlight the dangers of boating … [Read more...] about Operation Dry Water set for July 2-4

DNR, others responding to changing conditions With the latest drought map showing 11.1 percent of Minnesota in the severe drought classification, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is taking additional preparation and response steps, including: The DNR is notifying (such as municipalities, irrigators, golf courses and other high water use businesses) with DNR … [Read more...] about More Minnesota counties experiencing severe drought

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking residents and visitors to use extreme caution with campfires and fireworks this holiday weekend due to expected statewide high fire danger. Drought conditions continue to expand, and burning restrictions remain in effect for several north-central Minnesota counties. An unintentional spark in these dry conditions could … [Read more...] about High fire danger across Minnesota this holiday weekend

In the past several weeks the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in incidents at several Stearns County Parks. Quarry Park in Waite Park has experienced a large number of thefts, fights, alcohol, and drug violations. This week, the Sheriff’s Office will be implementing several methods to keep our parks safe and to foster a sense of security for those … [Read more...] about Increased Patrol Response in County Parks