Remove This from Your Yard Soon or Risk Breaking Minnesota Law

It’s November in Minnesota, which means we’re all busy wrapping up outdoor chores before the snow arrives. There are Halloween decorations to take down, Christmas lights to put up, leaves to rake and get rid of, and patio furniture to stow away.

But there’s one thing that’s still hanging around in a lot of yards—and if it stays there much longer, some people might be getting a knock on the door from the local police!

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Just a friendly reminder, Minnesota law strictly prohibits placing yard waste with your regular trash. This means you can’t dispose of things like leaves, grass clippings, weeds, shrubs, or any other yard trimmings in your garbage bin.

But here’s something else you definitely need to be aware of—there’s another law in place that could potentially lead to a hefty fine of up to $1,000 if you’re not careful. You can read all the details about Minnesota's leave law here. This story isn't about leaves though.

What you need to remove from your yard immediately to avoid a visit from police.

Minnesotans need to take down political signs from their property soon to avoid any potential penalties.

According to Minnesota law, "All noncommercial signs of any size may be posted in any number beginning 46 days before the state primary in a state general election year until ten days following the state general election. Municipal ordinances may regulate the size and number of noncommercial signs at other times."

What happens if you don’t take the sign down? It’s not exactly clear. While it’s hard to imagine you’d end up in jail for leaving a sign up, you could face a fine. More likely, though, you'd just get a visit from a police or community officer asking you to remove it.