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Walsh County Bans Camping at the Matejcek Dam

Authorities say they didn't want to take this step, but felt they had no other choice given locals' safety concerns.

WALSH COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Walsh County Commissioner Kristi Brintnell lives just miles from the Matejcek Dam. She says that for ages, people used the informal campsite overlooking the water as a place to enjoy the beauty of nature for a few nights. Now, though, people are staying for months at a time. That’s raised concerns about safety and cleanliness…