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Burning Restrictions Lifted in Central MN Counties

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:29 +0000

The DNR has lifted burning restrictions in 32 Minnesota counties because of the recent wet conditions.

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More Burning Restrictions Start Monday

Lee Voss — Fri, 03 May 2013 05:01:32 +0000

More counties will be added to the list of those with burning restrictions.

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It's Wildfire Prevention Week

Lee Voss — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:01:09 +0000

It may not seem like it should be Wildfire Prevention Week just yet, but DNR officials say now is the time to be thinking about preventing them.

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Burning Restrictions Issued for East-Central MN Counties

Lee Voss — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:01:22 +0000

UNDATED -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is implementing burning restrictions in east-central Minnesota next week.

Despite recent wintry weather, open burning will be restricted in 10 east central Minnesota counties including Sherburne and Wright counties

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St. Cloud Fire Department Lifts Bonfire Burning Ban

Lee Voss — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:20:45 +0000

The St. Cloud Fire Department has lifted the burning restrictions on recreation fires within the city.

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Burning Restriction Remain for St. Cloud, Area Counties

Jim Maurice — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:29:15 +0000

The DNR has removed burning and campfire restrictions for parts of Minnesota - but not for us. 18 counties in east-central Minnesota remain under the restrictions. The counties include: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Scherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright.

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Burning Restrictions Expire Friday in 13 MN Counties

The Associated Press — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:07:36 +0000

The spring green-up is allowing authorities to lift burning restrictions in 13 Twin Cities metro and central Minnesota counties.

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DNR Lifting Last of MN Campfire Restrictions

The Associated Press — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:53:28 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources is lifting the remaining campfire restrictions in northeastern Minnesota on Friday. The DNR says recent rains, cool weather and higher evening humidity are making it less likely for campfires to cause a wildfire in that part of Minnesota.

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DNR Issues Northern Minnesota Burning Restrictions

The Associated Press — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:50:31 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources is placing temporary burning restrictions on much of northern Minnesota because of fire danger. Monday's forecast calls for warm conditions with low humidity and moderate winds throughout most of Minnesota. While a cold front is expected to move in and lower temperatures, the DNR says winds are likely to increase and keep fire danger high.

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DNR Reminds Minnesotans Of Wildfire Dangers

Lee Voss — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:01:18 +0000

It's the time of year when state fire officials want you to be aware of the dangers of wildfires. Wildfire prevention started in Minnesota after the great Hinckley Fire of 1894 which killed 418 people and destroyed the town of Hinckley. This week is Wildfire Prevention Week.

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DNR Recommends Burning Debris Now Before Snowmelt

Lee Voss — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:33:46 +0000

The Minnesota DNR is asking homeowners to complete open burning now while there is still some snow on the ground. Spring burning restrictions will go into effect soon and the DNR says now is the safest time to burn.

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