FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

MOOSE LAKE - In Moose Lake city officials are calling on the Department of Corrections to help with rising waters.

Eighteen offenders from the Willow River Boot Camp are helping homeowners by filling sandbags.

"I'm like super excited. I'm really excited to be apart of this. Ya know, actually help the community out. That's what I can."

The offenders are serving time for non–violent offenses.

There are currently no plans to move the offenders from their facility.