The lakes of the northwoods are icing up well for ice fishing season this winter, but certain spots are still dangerous.
As ice thickens on area lakes, anglers are returning to the ice, with Detroit Lakes bait shops seeing increased traffic and reminding people to check conditions before heading out.
As winter settles in around the area, kicking off the season of skating and ice fishing, the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office is keeping a close eye on ice conditions.