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MnDOT urges motorists to use emergency notification system signs at railroad crossings

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists to use railroad emergency notification system signs when there is a safety issue or emergency situation at a rail grade crossing. The blue and white signs are posted near the crossing on both sides of the road and should be clearly visible to the motorist. The emergency notification system sign … [Read more...] about MnDOT urges motorists to use emergency notification system signs at railroad crossings

Melrose City February 21, 2019

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The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 5:52 p.m. at the Melrose Fire and Ambulance Station pursuant to due notice being given thereof. Present were Council Members Tony Klasen, Justin Frieler, Travis Frieler, Mark Hill, Mayor Joe Finken, City Administrator Mike Brethorst and City Clerk Patti Haase. Mayor Finken presided thereat. The … [Read more...] about Melrose City February 21, 2019

Highway 27 Little Falls construction project open houses set for April 4

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Little Falls area residents and businesses are invited to attend an open house about a major road project that will reconstruct Highway 27 through downtown Little Falls in 2019. The public open house will be held Thursday, April 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Little Falls City Hall, 100 7th Ave. NE. A business “Meet and Greet” open house and information session will be held from … [Read more...] about Highway 27 Little Falls construction project open houses set for April 4

Myrtle Holt

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Funeral Services for Myrtle Holt were held Monday, March 25, 2019 at the American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie. Myrtle was born on October 27, 1933, to James and Estella (Hammond) Gadbaw at their home in Burleene Township and baptized on March 17, 1951, at the United Methodist Church in Eagle Bend. She was united in marriage with Wesley Holt on February 17, 1953, at the … [Read more...] about Myrtle Holt