Tag: MnDOT

City of Ada meets with MnDOT over Highway 9/Highway 200 Intersection 

The City of Ada recently had a meeting with the Minnesota Department of Transportation over the Highway 9 and Highway 200 Intersection after Ada Police Chief Steve Hager brought up some safety concerns last month. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says some things have already been done to help make the intersection safer, but work…
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August 21, 2025 0

Fosston Highway 2 project update 

The Fosston City Council heard an update on the Highway 2 construction project at their meeting earlier this week, which included an update on the controversial plans to remove a traffic signal in the Middle of Fosston. Fosston Administrator Cassie Heide gives us an update on where things currently stand with light.  The Minnesota Department…
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August 16, 2025 0

Fosston City Council Meets

FOSSTON, MN—A late addition to the Fosston City Council’s agenda for Monday night’s regular meeting turned out to be a major item of interest.  Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says a proposal from HR Green of St. Paul was accepted regarding MnDOT’s proposal to remove the stop light at US Highway 2 in downtown Fosston.…
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July 16, 2025 0

Barnesville Traffic Delays

BARNESVILLE, MN— R&J News has been keeping you updated about the construction on Highway 9 in Barnesville over the summer.  The Minnesota Department of Transportation says you should expect periodic stops and long delays near the intersection of Highways 9 and 34.  Starting on Friday, August 11, crews are starting a paving project on Highway…
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August 11, 2023 0

Oak Lake Rest Area near Erskine to be under construction

BEMIDJI, Minn. –  The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today, beginning May 1, the Oak Lake rest area east of Erskine will be under construction. There will not be any impacts to motorists on Highway 2. There will be a temporary closure of the plaza, including the restrooms, in late June. The contractor for this…
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April 21, 2023 0

MnDOT conducts aerial photography on Highways 34 and 71 in Park Rapids, Highway 11 near Warroad and Highway 75 near Hallock

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking residents not to disturb aerial photography targets as crews begin aerial mapping in northwestern Minnesota. Landowners in the area that will have targets placed on or near their property will be contacted directly. Weather permitting, work will begin mid-April and conclude in late May. The mapping will take…
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April 17, 2023 0