Burning Restrictions are lifted - Effective Immediately

The spring burning restrictions are lifted effective immediately for all counties in Minnesota.  

 

You may see a news release which states that the date is May 26.  We moved the date up to today due to the widespread rain we received over the weekend.

 

The following counties will return to normal burning permits at 6:00 PM today in the Bemidji Forestry Area: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Cass, Polk, Red Lake, & Mahnomen.  Burning permits may be issued for hand piled debris and running grass less than one acre for up to three days; hours are 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM; permits must be activated each evening before burning.  Daytime burns, running fires, and large slash piles will require a variance permit approved by a Forester.  Campfires do not require a permit.

 

 

Greg Vollhaber

Assistant Area Forester

 

Beltrami County - More roads under caution status

     Due to large amounts of rain north of Bemidji, roads are once again experiencing washouts and excessive frost heaves. Please use caution in the following locations:

       TURTLE LAKE TOWNSHIP- 

           Campbell Lake Rd NW and intersection of Puposky Rd NW (Co Rd 301)

           Puposky Rd NW (Co Rd 301) - from Campbell Lake Rd NW going north 1 mile

           Old Long Lk Rd NW east of Puposky Rd NW between Puposky Rd and Lake Julia Dr NW

           Turgi Hill Rd NW from Pupsky Rd NW going west 1 mile

 

In addition, frost heaves have caused many problems on rural roads. Use caution.

 

      

      

            

Mrs. Beryl Wernberg

911 Communications Supervisor/

                        Emergency Management Director

Beltrami County Sheriffs Office

613 Minnesota Ave NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

218-333-8320 or fax 218-755-9322

Pager:  218-759-7560

beryl.wernberg@co.beltrami.mn.us

"There is no path- follow your heart"