Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman was in studio to talk about ice safety on the lakes: Knowing the local ice thickness is important- Tadman gives an idea of proper measurements: Lastly, Sheriff Tadman lists some of the important tools to have on hand for emergency situations:
Last week’s snowstorm that dropped heavy, wet snow across much of the state has significantly affected ice conditions, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Slush adds weight to the ice and its effects can be unpredictable. In some areas, slushy conditions are impacting travel on the ice, while in others — especially where…
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Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida spoke with us recently about ice conditions on area lakes this year: Guida made clear his insistence that the early anglers check the ice every day: He reiterated that there’s no such thing as safe ice: Guida revealed his motivation for clearly stating the dangers: Our full conversation with Aitkin…
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A pre-Thanksgiving cold snap means some lakes and ponds across Minnesota are beginning to freeze. However, this ice isn’t safe to walk on and the water underneath is dangerously cold. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to be extremely cautious around the water and, with children home for Thanksgiving break, to talk with…
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