Three thousand drivers were recently surveyed about what they believe are the most dangerous roads to drive in winter. Five Minnesota roads were in that survey. Interstate 94 was ranked the 26th most dangerous road in the US…because of heavy traffic and the fact that winter weather makes hazards worse…leading to frequent accidents and multi-car…
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BAXTER, Minn. –The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revised project concepts for improvements on Highway 169 in response to input from Garrison’s residents and businesses. The updated layout considers changes to the proposed concept that addresses what the MnDOT project team heard during the Nov. 30th, 2022, public meeting. The new concept shifts the proposed roundabout…
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After a busy week at the State Legislature, House District 7A State Representative Spencer Igo spoke to us about some of the issues he considers important to his constituency. Igo, a Republican, is concerned the bills being passed don’t represent his district’s priorities: Igo focused his time at the legislature working on getting some local…
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A crash on Highway 169 in Aitkin Co. sent an 81 y/o woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash, which was reported at 7:25 am on Tuesday, November 22nd. Christine Ann Schneider, 38, was traveling south on Highway 169 in a 2013 Cadillac ATS . Judith Anne Matthias,…
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