An Air Quality Alert has been posted for southern Minnesota at 1:00 PM Wednesday, Wednesday December 12 through 6:00 pm Thursday, December 13. Therefore, burning restrictions will go into effect immediately in Rice County and no open burning will be allowed.
Recreational camp fires are also discouraged during this time period. Thank you for your cooperation.
Press Release – Burn Restrictions 121218
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