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Last Updated: May 02, 2022 01:18PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

May 02, 2022 01:18PM ● By Editor

CO Mary Manning (Hovland) urges drivers of state forest roads to use caution as quickly melting snowpack inland is overwhelming some culvert pipes and flowing over road surfaces causing some instability of roads. District 6 • Two Harbors Area • From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • May 2, 2022

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Northern state forest roads, trails flooded by spring rains

Apr 30, 2022 04:04AM ● By Editor

Before traveling on state forest roads, users are urged to check the state forest road closure page of the DNR website and proceed with caution even if roads are listed as open. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • April 29, 2022

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Video: Minnesota roads get D+ on infrastructure report card

Apr 29, 2022 05:56AM ● By Editor

The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Minnesota's roads a D+. Last summer, MnDOT awarded more than $80 million to 83 projects. But there were 425 applicants. By Baihly Warfield from WDIO-TV • April 27, 2022

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Excessive rain, snow melt washes out roads in northern St. Louis County, caution advised

Apr 24, 2022 06:36AM ● By Editor

Rising waters cause concern across northern Minnesota, Crookston declares state of emergency; Drivers encounter washed out roads. By Briggs LeSavage from KBJR-TV and Samuel King from Minnesota Public Radio News • April 24, 2022

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MnDOT plans 235 construction projects for 2022

Apr 01, 2022 06:53AM ● By Editor

Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced its 2022 construction plans, featuring 184 road and bridge projects as well as 51 projects to improve airports, water ports and transit infrastructure. By Josh Skluzacek from KSTP-TV • March 31, 2022

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Minnesota to increase distracted driving enforcement throughout April

Apr 01, 2022 06:45AM ● By Editor

DPS reminded Minnesotans the state’s hands-free cellphone law means drivers can’t hold a phone while driving — only single-touch or voice commands are allowed.From KSTP-TV • March 31, 2022

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Spring thaw ushers in start of temporary state forest road, trail closures

Mar 22, 2022 08:47AM ● By Editor

For information on road and trail closures, visit the DNR’s road closure page. Calling the local number listed for each OHV trail and state forest is the best way to learn about specific trail and road closures. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • March 22, 2022

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Spring load restrictions in north central, north seasonal load limit zones

Mar 21, 2022 01:06PM ● By Editor

Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation • March 21, 2022

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Notice to Haulers: Season road restrictions are in effect in Cook County

Mar 17, 2022 01:59PM ● By Editor

By Robert Hass, Highway Engineer from Cook County MN - March 17, 2022

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A new program in Canada gives doctors the option of prescribing national park visits

Feb 10, 2022 05:06AM ● By Editor

A new program launched last month in Canada gives some doctors the option of providing patients with a free annual pass to the country's national parks as part of an effort to increase access to nature and the health benefits to be found outside. By Sharon Pruitt-Young from Minnesota Public Radio News - February 9, 2022

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