Burning Permit required

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 14, 2017

Contact Information:   Sheriff Troy Dunn  Tel.: 507-334-4391

With significant snow melt, the electronic burning permit system through the DNR will be activated to allow burning permit activation for open burning in Rice County.

Residents will now have to obtain a burn permit for any fire other than grilling or recreational fires on their property.  Thank you for your cooperation.    MN DNR permit

Prepared by: Sheriff Troy Dunn

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