DNR Postpones Fireworks at Lake Monroe Due to High Water Levels

DNR postpones fireworks at Lake Monroe due to high water levels

BLOOMINGTON The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said at least 44 camp sites out of the more than 300 are closed due to high water.The water is so high in areas of Lake Monroe that a speed limit sign is nearly covered completely by water and has flooded basketball courts and picnic areas. "The lake is slowly dropping, but it's only a couple inches a day, so it's gonna take a while," said Emmett Holsapple, DNR Wildlife Specialist.People re…

Stearns County Sheriff's Office issues no-wake order on several lakes

WILLMAR — The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office announced no-wake restrictions on several lakes due to significant rainfall throughout the month of June. The Sheriff’s Office said the restrictions will last up to 30 days and will be enforced for all watercraft users within 300 feet of lake shorelines. No-wake zones will be in place at the following Stearns County lakes: Two Rivers Lake in Holding Township; Long and Crooked lakes in Lynden Township…

No-Wake Restriction In Effect on Medicine Lake Due to High Water

Medicine Lake in Plymouth has a no-wake order in place due to high water levels. It will impact Fourth of July boaters.