The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has put out a public service announcement showing the thicknesses of ice at which certain activities are deemed safe. However, no ice is safe ice and those who head out onto a frozen water body should always remain aware of changing ice conditions. (Contributed image)
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Early ice poses dangers
Each year there is at least one news story or tale lingering about a morning coffee clutch of an angler who went through the ice early in the year. For some, the allure of first ice is tempting to the point that they may not make all the best decisions before heading out, or while on their favorite body of water.
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