With the three-day holiday weekend ahead, many people will be spending time out on the lake, and the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you to be mindful of high water.
The Benton County sheriff is asking boaters to be safe and courteous during this high water period. July 11th storms have dumped large amounts of water into lakes, rivers and streams.
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.