Little Rock Lake

Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Manager Eric Altena says the early signs were encouraging with a five-foot clarity right after the drawdown last September and an eight-foot clarity on the north end of the lake in June.

The drawdown on Little Rock Lake and part of the Mississippi River is coming to an end this weekend. DNR Fisheries Manager Eric Altena says Eagle Creek will start closing the dam slowly starting Saturday.

A reminder to boaters as the planned drawdown of the Mississippi River and Little Rock Lake is set to begin.

After a one year delay, the drawdown on Little Rock Lake in Benton County will be happening starting next Thursday.

A portion of Benton County Road 2 near Little Rock Lake will be closed for construction beginning next month.

A miscommunication among agencies will delay the planned drawdown of Little Rock Lake for a year.

A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plan to save an algae-plagued lake near St. Cloud has drawn both optimism and opposition.

The Benton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rash of gas thefts which left vehicles with damaged gas tanks. Multiple incidents were reported to authorities where someone drilled holes in vehicle gas tanks and took the gas.

A Benton County lake has long been known for its green colored water. However, the Little Rock Lake Association has been working to cleanup its image for several years, reducing the phosphorus, nitrogen, and soil erosion levels. Their biggest effort yet could be coming next summer.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Little Rock Lake Association Board will be holding several information sessions regarding a proposed drawdown to help restore water quality to the lake.