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Due to high water on lakes throughout Cass County in north central Minnesota, Sheriff Tom Burch is advising a no-wake area within 300 feet of shoreline on all area lakes, until water levels recede. Homeowners are also being advised to take caution and ensure that boats, lifts, docks and rafts are properly secured and not floating loose. Burch is also asking boaters to use extreme caution in these high water areas, especially channels, due to increased swift currents. There have been several reports of property damage, along with docks, floating bogs and other items that have floated loose from the shore. Careless operation of a watercraft laws will be enforced.