ST. PAUL, Minn. — Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crash data shows there were 374 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2019 through 2021, resulting in eight deaths and 133…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota communities, schools and their partners are invited to apply for funding on local projects that enhance transportation goals, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The $12.5 million in federal funding is available through the Transportation Alternatives program in Greater Minnesota (each region has a sub-targeted fund). This program offers a…
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BAXTER, Minn. –Due to rainy weather received last week, the Business Highway 371 intersection at Buffalo Hills Lane and Industrial Park Road will remain closed in south Brainerd until Monday, Sept. 26. Crews have yet to pave the gravel road surface, and dry weather is necessary to complete this task. Access continues as follows: Buffalo Hills…
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MnDOT is hosting public meetings on Monday, Sept. 26, to provide updates on the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. Virtually 12:15 – 1 p.m. Participants can join online by visiting: mndot.gov/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/meetings or calling 855-282-6330 and entering access code 2489 511 9545. In person 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Park Community Center 2014 W 3rd Street Duluth, MN…
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RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: MnDOT is hosting public meetings on Monday, Aug. 29, to provide updates on the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. Virtually 12:15 – 1 p.m. Participants can join the online meeting by visiting: mndot.gov/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/meetings or calling 855-282-6330 and entering access code 2489 511 9545. In person 6 – 7:30 p.m. Lincoln…
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RELEASE FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: BAXTER, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation, City of Brainerd and Crow Wing County invite the Brainerd community to view the early design plans and receive a project update for the future Highway 210/Washington Street improvement project on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The project team is excited to share the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/17/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be hosting a pair of open house meet-and-greets on Wednesday, August 31st to get more feedback on the improvements and shape of the future vision of Highway 210. Business owners along Highway 210 can meet with MnDOT staff and provide feedback…
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BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists should plan for heavy traffic volumes and congestion on Highway 371 and other Brainerd Lakes Area roads in Crow Wing County. With some local roads closed for construction and more than 100,000 visitors expected to attend the 40th Annual Lucas Oil National Hot Rod Association Nationals race at the Brainerd International Raceway (BIR)…
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BAXTER, Minn. –Business Highway 371 will close and detour from south of Greenwood Street to Buffalo Hills Lane/Industrial Park Road in Brainerd as roadwork resumes on Monday, Aug. 8. Motorists to follow a signed detour along Highway 371 to Highway 210 Baxter back to Business Highway 371/S Sixth Street in Brainerd. Here’s what to expect within the work…
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Release from Minnesota Department of Transportation: ST. PAUL, Minn. – Cities, counties, Tribal Governments, and other qualified organizations in Minnesota are encouraged to offer recommendations for Corridors of Commerce funds to improve local transportation infrastructure through projects that support economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. A total of $250 million in funding is…
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