Friday, February 22, 2013
Deaths in Stillwater and Lake Minnetonka; dozens of cars, snowmobiles and ATVs have broken through area ice this winter.
This winter season (November to April) is on track to be the deadliest on the ice in more than five years, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). So far this winter, five people have died after going through the ice in Minnesota. A sixth person is missing and presumed drowned. In the 2006-2007 winter season, eight people died in ice-related incidents. Just last week a snowmobiler died after going through ice on the St. Croix River near Stillwater. Three of the state's five deaths—an infant, a man in his 30s and an elderly female—have occurred on Lake Minnetonka. “There could be several reasons why so many people have died this year,” said Kara Owens, DNR boat and water safety specialist. “It could be there are …
Friday, December 28, 2012
Bodies of water are especially a hazard now since they are the most likely to have a thin layer of ice.
Editor's Note: The following is a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office release. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to use caution when you are on or near a lake or pond that is frozen or partially frozen. Parents and caregivers are reminded that if your child is near water, you should be near your child. Set clear rules for children concerning activities near or on a frozen body of water. No ice should ever be considered safe. Bodies of water are especially a hazard now since they are the most likely to have a thin layer of ice. A dusting of snow or frost may give thin ice the appearance that it is safe when it is not. The recommended minimum thickness for ice is four inches for walking and small group activities. Please keep …
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Pheasant season starts today and deer season is around the corner. Don't forget to send us your pics: mary.costello@patch.com.
As the weather turns cool and crisp, some of us see it as a dreadful reminder of winter approaching. But Golden Valley residents Eric Knutson and his son, Aidan, would disagree. They say it's perfect weather for carrying on a family tradition. "My dad and my dad's dad have been hunting for years," Knutson said. "And now that my son's old enough, we're excited to have him along this year." Knutson and his son plan to spend today's pheasant opener near their family cottage on Mille Lacs Lake. And when deer hunting season begins next month, Knutson says he's hoping four generations of Knutsons will be able to spend some of it together. "Some of my best memories growing up are with my dad, waiting and talking quietly in the woods," Knutson…
