The Sherburne County Sheriff is closing two lakes in the city of Big Lake to cars, trucks and S-U-V's after another vehicle broke through the ice over the weekend.
St. Cloud Park and Recreation officials want to alert you to thin ice that has developed on Lake George. So, until further notice, there is no ice skating allowed on the lake.
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.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning the ice on the state's lakes and rivers is still too thin to play on, so parents should keep a sharp eye on their children during the Thanksgiving holiday.
As the temperatures start to drop, ice will begin forming on area lakes and rivers. That has the DNR's Water Safety Specialist Tim Smalley concerned. He says today's topic for Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Outdoor Winter Safety and with that comes the need to be extra cautious around thin ice.
The Morrison County Sheriff is reminding you to use extreme caution when venturing out onto the ice this spring. Sheriff Michel Wetzel says spring ice is not as strong as ice during the winter season. He says the increasing strength of the sun and melting water weakens the ice.