We're just starting to see the formation of ice on area lakes and ponds -- but there already needed to be an ice rescue yesterday in central Minnesota.
We've had a slightly warmer winter than usual despite this recent cold snap and the Stearns County Sheriff's Office is reminding you to stay safe on the ice.
A conservation officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking you to be patient and avoid venturing onto the ice this holiday weekend.
Colder temperatures are on the way and it means kids are going to want to get on the ice and play pond hockey. But, officials are warning parents to exercise patience.
Colder temps means more ice forming on lakes, rivers and streams. But, DNR Water Safety Specialist Tim Smalley says give it another week or two before going out on the ice.