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MNDOT URGES MOTORISTS TO BE CAUTIOUS NEAR SNOWPLOWS

There have been more than 25 crashes so far this winter involving vehicles and state snowplows. With winter far from over, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use extra caution during plowing and snow removal operations. “The main causes of these crashes are motorists driving too fast for conditions, driving too close […]

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MNDOT ADVISES MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN, BE AWARE OF BLACK ICE

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that the extreme low air temperatures and windy conditions has caused black ice on area highways. Black ice is an invisible hazard that catches drivers’ off-guard and frequently causes crashes. Black ice creates the appearance of a wet surface, but it is actually a thin, clear layer of ice

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MNDOT REMINDS DRIVERS TO USE CAUTION DURING BLIZZARD WARNING

Strong winds and blowing snow are forecasted for northwest Minnesota beginning Wednesday evening. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists of the importance of good winter driving habits. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Kittson, Marshall, Norman and Polk Counties in northwest Minnesota and a Winter Weather Advisory for

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KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EGF WILL OPEN TO FOUR LANES

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced that the Kennedy Bridge in East Grand Forks will open to four lanes by the end of this week. The Kennedy Bridge has been under construction as part of a two-year reconstruction project, with traffic reduced to one lane in each direction. The temporary barrier that separates

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Crookston Ways and Means Committee Talks Downtown Traffic Calming

Prior to the fireworks at the conclusion of Tuesday’s Ways & Means Committee that we reported on yesterday, the committee moved forward with several topics during the meeting. The first was the review of the twice-a-month recycling collection, which as previously reported showed a drastic drop-off in utilization (58 percent) between the first and second

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Crookston and MNDOT Officials Discuss Upcoming Projects

The annual meeting between the City of Crookston and MnDOT was held Wednesday at City Hall. Topics on the agenda include U.S. Highway 2 through downtown, U.S. Highway 2 parklet limited use permit, local partnership program and upcoming projects in the region. The discussion on U.S. Highway 2 downtown built on the idea session from

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