CARLTON, Minn. (AP) -- Carlton County authorities say a weeklong gathering of the Hells Angels motorcycle group has wrapped up without any major incidents.

The bikers typically gather in the county as part of their annual pilgrimage to Sturgis, S.D.

Sheriff's officials say they made nearly 1,100 total traffic stops last week. Of those, 33 Hells Angels members were ticketed, compared to 322 members of the general public.

Deputies say three bikers were arrested for driving under the influence, including one who was on a stolen motorcycle.

Authorities say those statistics are tame compared to previous years, in which there were reports of rape, assault and bar brawls.

Despite the group's reputation for lawlessness, locals appeared mostly unfazed by the bikers.
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STORY FROM 7/29/09
A Hells Angels gathering has local law enforcement officers on watch this week.

Officers say the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club is having its annual world meeting near Duluth this weekend and many are already rolling through the area.

The Turtle Lake police chief says it sent two officers to be part of a task force that has a command post near Minong.

Chief Al Gabe says deputies from 11 Wisconsin counties will help the federal agents from the ATF and FBI in case there are any problems.

Gabe says the Marathon County Bomb Squad and Milwaukee police motorcycle gang specialists will also be on standby.

The police chief says some of the Hells Angels members may take day rides into Barron County. Minnesota law enforcement agencies say the meeting could bring 1500 bikers to the area.

The Pine County Minnesota Sheriff says he considers the Hells Angels a criminal element.

The club's website says members are motorcycle enthusiasts.