The “Mowing Ditches Outside Cities” law (Minn. Statute 160.232) has been in place since May 17, 1985. It allows road authorities to mow the first 8 feet and intersections for safety and to ...

Q. How do you mow a ditch with a riding lawn mower? Keep the mower in low gear to reduce the possibility of running down the slope. Mow in an up-and-down pattern rather than along the length of ...