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Minnesota nears 400 traffic deaths in 2021, on pace for most fatal crashes in single year

Oct 19, 2021 06:07AM ● By Editor

2021's fatalities are fast approaching 400, and the year is on pace to surpass 2007's record-setting traffic deaths. The agency is calling on all drivers to drive smart and help reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on the roads. From WDIO-TV - October 18, 2021

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Minnesota troopers, deputies, officers participating in Click It or Ticket campaign Sept. 19-30

Sep 20, 2021 06:35AM ● By Editor

Traffic fatalities rapidly climbing as unbelted death surpass previous year to date figures. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - September 19, 2021

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Video: Backcountry camping to resume on National Forest, DNR lands

Sep 03, 2021 06:14AM ● By Editor

Backcountry camping will again be allowed in the Superior National Forest and on state-owned land in northern Minnesota starting Friday, Sept. 3. From WDIO-TV - September 2, 2021

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'We've had enough': Law enforcement frustrated by continued speeding

Aug 02, 2021 03:04PM ● By Editor

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, so far this year there have been nearly one-third more traffic fatalities in Minnesota compared to the previous year. Speed, officials say, is the biggest factor in deadly crashes and fatal crashes resulting from speeding, which are up more than 40 percent over last year. By Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 2, 2021

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Slow down: More than 300 crashes reported in work zones so far this year

Jul 21, 2021 07:17AM ● By Editor

So far in 2021, the state has seen more than 1,236 crashes, killing six people and injuring 364 people in work zones. By Babs Santos of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - July 20, 2021

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Project 61: Latest MN DOT update on Grand Marais road construction

Jul 09, 2021 01:01PM ● By Editor

The Hwy 61 Grand Marais project is progressing well over the last couple of weeks. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - July 9, 2021

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Minimize conflicts with bears this summer

Jun 22, 2021 11:25AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 21, 2021

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Give a Hoot! Dumping trash on public lands is illegal

Jun 16, 2021 01:59PM ● By Editor

Forest employees pick up 2.28 tons of trash along three mile stretch of road. From the Superior National Forest - June 16, 2021

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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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