High Water Levels On Green Lake Threaten Isanti Co. Residents

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SPICER, Minn. (WCCO) Lake residents in parts of east central Minnesota are hoping for drier weather soon as high water remains a big problem for many near Green Lake in Isanti County.

High water is typical of many lakes in Isanti, Chisago and Anoka Counties.

Heavy spring rains and snowmelt have swollen lake levels, putting a pinch in the start of the boating season.

For his 66 years on Green Lake, longtime resident Ken Murray has seen the water rise and fall before.

Ive seen the water in the middle of the picture windows on those cabins, over there on that side of the lake, Murray said.

While its far from a record, its been a spring to remember.

Its been awhile since sandbags have gone up instead of docks.

Winter ending with quite a bit of snow then wet. Then we had quite a bit of rain, seven inches. Just poor conditions, Murray said.

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High Water Levels On Green Lake Threaten Isanti Co. Residents