Ice Safety Reminder 

Recent weather trends across the region have caused ice conditions to change rapidly. This is especially the case in Northwest Minnesota where conditions have been uneven. Nicole Biagi of the Minnesota DNR Enforcement Ice Safety Coordinator tells us what anglers should consider before heading out on the ice as well as what it will take for the ice to be ready. 

MN DNR Enforcement says that people should stay on shore until there’s at least 4 inches of new, clear ice, and that 4 inches of newly-formed ice may support one person on foot. If you do head out onto the ice, make sure to have all the property safety equipment and check the ice thickness frequently as it can change rapidly.