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MnDOT crews fix 28 road buckles due to heat wave, warns drivers to be the look out

Jun 08, 2021 05:53AM ● By Editor

MnDOT is asking drivers to be on the look out for road buckles as temps stay in the 90s this week. By Gordon Severson of KARE 11 News - June 7, 2021

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Local Students Learning to be Safer Bicyclists

Jun 02, 2021 12:20PM ● By Editor

Students learn important safety and bicycling skills, including the ABC Quick Check (Air – Brakes – Chain – Quick releases – Check it over), helmet fitting, rules of the road, and safe biking skills like power pedaling and scanning. From The Safe Routes to School Committee - June 2, 2021

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Project 61 Update: Temporary closure of Highway 61 on Wednesday

May 25, 2021 04:23PM ● By Editor

A public update meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, May 27 at 1 p.m. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - May 25, 2021

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Tweaks at DVS meant to make scheduling drivers test easier

May 13, 2021 05:26AM ● By Editor

Frustrated parents are trying to schedule a road test for their soon-to-be driver. The Office of the Legislative Auditor released a report in March with recommendations to make the system work better for Minnesotans. By Jessica Miles of KSTP-TV - May 12, 2021

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Project 61: A consortium of Cook County businesses create on-line resource to help visitors navigate road construction

May 05, 2021 04:21AM ● By Editor

Launched this week, the on-line resource will highlight multiple road construction projects on Highway 61 along Minnesota's North Shore. From Boreal Community Media - May 5, 2021

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Video: Officials shed light on bike safety as Northland trails get busy

Apr 26, 2021 04:58AM ● By Editor

A St. Scholastica student was injured while biking on the Superior Hiking Trail this week, resulting in a rescue by first responders. From WDIO-TV - April 25, 2021

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Richmond man is snowmobile safety instructor of the year

Apr 09, 2021 10:56AM ● By Editor

Charles Reichert, of Richmond, has been named the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Volunteer Snowmobile Instructor of the Year for 2020. From the MN DNR - April 9, 2021

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Video: With 33 speed-related road deaths in Minnesota, 2021 outpacing 2020

Apr 07, 2021 05:45AM ● By Editor

Sunday’s incident brings the total number of road deaths in the state to 80 people with at least 33 attributed to speed. By Mitti Hicks of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - April 6, 2021

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