Vehicle restriction issued for Upper Red Lake due to poor ice conditions

BELTRAMI COUNTY - Due to continued incidents of anglers becoming stranded on and breaking through the ice on Upper Red Lake, effective at sunset on Saturday, Dec. 30, vehicles will not be permitted to access the lake in the area under Beltrami County's jurisdiction.

According to a release from Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs, per Minnesota Statute 86B.106, vehicles are barred from driving on Upper Red Lake until the sheriff rescinds this order.

"Snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and all motorized vehicles are prohibited from going on the ice," the release said. "A violation of this order is a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute. If convicted, fines, penalties and restitution may be sought by Beltrami County."

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