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Superior Hiking Trail Update: Closures, flooding and potentially dangerous conditions

May 19, 2022 10:03AM ● By Editor

If you come across any flooded bridges or sections of Trail near moving waterways, please do not cross flooded areas. During high water events, the force of the water can undercut the creek and river banks on which the Trail and bridge abutments are built and the structure could be compromised but not visible to the eye. From the Superior Hiking Trail Association • May 19, 2022

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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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