Wednesday, May 8, 2013
SKB Environmental wants to add 15 acres to its existing landfill off Hwy. 55 in Rosemount. The project would come at the expense of a wetland that may be home to a threatened bird species.
A St. Paul-based solid waste disposal firm wants to add 15 acres to the footprint and of a landfill it operates in Rosemount—and plans to remove a 9.35-acre "ecologically significant" wetland area to complete the expansion. SKB Environmental, owner of the Rosemount Industrial and C&D Waste Disposal Facility located at 13425 Courthouse Blvd., says the proposed expansion would expand the facility's waste capacity from approximately 15.5 million cubic yards to 25 million cubic yards. The proposed project would also allow the company to increase the maximum height of one portion of the landfill to 50 feet. The Rosemount City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night whether to publish an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) on May 27, …
Monday, February 25, 2013
After removal dates, shelters may remain on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise only when occupied or attended.
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog Editor's Note: The following is a news release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Minnesota’s ice fishing shelter-removal dates are approaching, and dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off Apple Valley and Rosemount area lakes no later than midnight March 4. Enforcement action will be taken if shelters are left after the deadlines. Those not removing shelters will be prosecuted. Conservation officers may remove the structure and confiscate or destroy it. It is also unlawful to store or leave a shelter at a public access. Anglers are advised to remove shelters earlier, if ice conditions warrant. For border waters, the shelter …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Anyone heading out on the ice should: wear a life jacket, carry a set of ice picks, check with a local bait shop or resort— ask about ice conditions— and measure the ice.
With several days of temperatures hovering at or above the freezing point, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding everyone not to let their guard down when traveling out on a frozen lake, river or pond. With days of warmer than normal temperatures, it doesn’t take long to make the ice brittle, said Kara Owens, DNR boat and water safety specialist: “Anglers or snowmobilers might be safe in one spot one day, but might fall through in the same place the very next day." So far this winter, there have been no ice-related deaths in Minnesota. Last winter, four people died after falling through the ice. As winter screeched to a halt, Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek ordered all vehicles off the ice after a string of…
Monday, October 29, 2012
The state's deer hunting season begins on Nov. 3, and officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say the take should be good due to a spike in the deer population.
Hunters are in for a heck of a deer season this year. So says the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which estimates that there are about 1 million deer in the state. “Minnesota’s deer population is up from last year, in part, because of the mild winter,” Lou Cornicelli, the DNR’s wildlife research manager, said in a press release. “Mild winters result in more survival of adults, more fawns being born, and more deer in the state’s fields and forests the following hunting season.” However, the population is not evenly distributed and in 2012 there are fewer areas where hunters can legally harvest more than one deer. The agency has reined in the harvest in some areas where the herd is too sparse. In Northern Minnesota, the firearms …
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says many state parks in the northern part of the state will reach near-peak color this weekend.
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog This weekend is shaping up to be an ideal time to take in the fall foliage “Up North.” Autumn colors are nearing their peak in a number of state parks in the northern part of the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Driving conditions also are expected to be near-perfect, with the National Weather Service forecasting sunny skies statewide and temperatures in the 70s in the Twin Cities metro and 60s in Duluth. By the way, Saturday's high in Apple Valley-Rosemount is expected to be 76, followed by a high of 75 on Sunday. According to the DNR’s Fall Colors Reports, most trees north of St. Cloud are sporting colors of at least 50-…
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
After highs into the 90s on Tuesday, Wednesday's temperature will struggle to reach the high 60s.
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog UPDATE 11 P.M. TUESDAY—The Red Flag Warning for Dakota County and the rest of Minnesota has expired. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen is forecasting a big change in weather conditons for Wednesday, which is expected to reduce the fire danger. After Tuesday saw high temperatures in the 90s and gusty winds, the high for Wednesday is predicted to be 68 under mostly cloudy skies. Apple Valley's temperature at 11 p.m. Tuesday stood at 81 degrees. Sunny and mild conditions are expected for the rest of the work week, with a high on Thursday expected to be 73, followed by a high on Friday of 69. _____________________________ The National Weather Service on …
Monday, September 10, 2012
The weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday has raised fire dangers.
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog Monday’s warm and breezy weather conditions might seem ideal for a stroll in the park, but they have public safety officials worried. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Minnesota. Also, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has classified Dakota County with a “high” fire danger rating. The culprits for the fire concerns are above-average temperatures, windy conditions and extremely low humidity. RED FLAG WARNING Here is the text of the weather service’s Red Flag Warning, which was issued at 11:32 a.m today: ...RED FLAG WARNING ACROSS ALL OF CENTRAL INTO SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA TODAY AND TUESDAY...STRONG …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Seasonal sites are available at some locations and run May 4 through Sept. 2.
Ever wish you could spend the summer lounging around a campfire? Minnesota residents have until April 10 to reserve monthly or seasonal campsites at select Minnesota State Parks. (The following news release comes from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.) Reservations for seasonal and monthly camping opportunities, which are available at a select number of Minnesota state parks, are due by April 10, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said. Visitors can stay for a month or even a full season, which runs May 4 – Sept 2. People should call the individual park for pricing and other park-specific information or to apply for or make reservations. Rates and additional details are also available by visiting the DNR website at…
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Burning will be restricted in Dakota County and many other Minnesota counties starting March 26.
- AWARENESS
-
Sunday, March 25, 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will place burning restrictions over much of the state starting March 26, with more areas included later, due to the melting of snow and winds drying the dead standing grass and brush in open areas. Spring fire restrictions limit open burning until summer green-up occurs. Traditionally, most wildfires in Minnesota occur during April and May. More than 95 percent of these fires are caused by human error. “Because of the high fire incidence during this time period, the DNR proactively initiates burning restrictions,” said DNR Fire Prevention Coordinator Larry Himanga. The restrictions normally last from four to six weeks until sufficient green vegetative growth occurs. Spring fire …
Sunday, March 11, 2012
A "very high" fire danger rating means fires start very easily and spread at a very fast rate.
A mixture of strong winds, dry land and warmer-than-average temperatures have central and southern Minnesota—including Apple Valley and the rest of Dakota County—in a "very high" fire danger rating, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the National Weather Service. A "very high" fire danger means: Fires start very easily and spread at a very fast rate. Fires start easily from all causes, spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in heavy fuels may quickly develop high-intensity characteristics, such as long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds. Direct attack at the head of such fires is rarely possible after they have been burning more than a few minutes. Burning …
