The Brown County Sheriff’s Office and fire chiefs have lifted the burning ban and burning restrictions that went into effect on November 1st.  Brown County officials want to remind you that  the county does not require residents to obtain a permit for open burning but you must notify the Sheriff’s Office prior to open burning to ensure that there is no burning ban or burning restrictions in place.  If you are planning to burn CRP land, you must contact your local fire department to develop a prescribed burn plan and you must notify the Sheriff’s Office prior to open burning.  The dispatch number is 507-233-6700.