Effective July 31, 2012 – the Minnehaha County Commissioners enacted a burn ban in the rural areas of the county – prohibiting open burning. Burning in containers is still permissible, however burning material, flames, sparks, and hot ashes must be confined within the burn container.  A violation of the open burning ban is a Class II Misdemeanor and may result in a fine of up to $200 and up to 30 days in jail.  http://www.minnehahacounty.org/information/press_releases/firepress12.pdf