high lake levels

High water problems continue to plague landowners along some Stearns County lakes.

More than a dozen homeowners, sportsmen and resort owners testified before the Stearns County Board of Commissioners regarding "no wake zones" on the county's lakes. The county was considering their options on how to address record high water levels and balance the homeowners' flooding and erosion problems with the recreational boaters.

Record high water levels on Middle Spunk Lake in Avon has put the public beach restoration on hold. Project spokesman Russ Schmidt says the water is just too high. He says he has talked with local residents who say it hasn't been this high in more than 50 years.