Depositing Snow in Public Rights-of-Way

Depositing Snow in Public Rights-of-Way

It is unlawful for anyone to deposit any snow or ice in a public road right-of-way or to otherwise obstruct a public road.  Minn. Stat. ยงยง 160.2715, subd. 5(a)(1); 169.42, subd. 1.  Depositing snow or ice in a road also increases snowplowing costs, creates a...
Using Salt on your Driveway/Walkways

Using Salt on your Driveway/Walkways

Salt can make sidewalks and roadways safer, but it also pollutes lakes and rivers, not to mention harming pets and wildlife, corroding buildings, cars and bridges. Click on our winter maintenance tips for correct ways to use salt.