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Northbound Highway 101/Highway 169 in Elk River lane closes May 24

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ST CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists who travel northbound Highway 101/Highway 169 in Elk River may encounter delays near the Highway 169/Highway 10 interchange while crews close one lane, and one ramp, to complete guardrail repairs Thursday, May 24. Beginning after 9 a.m. Thursday, May 24, the left lane of northbound Highway 101/Highway 169 between County Road 39 and the Highway … [Read more...] about Northbound Highway 101/Highway 169 in Elk River lane closes May 24

Albany area motorists invited to learn details for 2018 Highway 238 project at open house May 24

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Albany area residents and those who travel Highway 238 through Albany are invited to an informal open house to learn about the upcoming project to reconstruct a segment of Highway 238 near North Lake in Albany. The project requires Highway 238 to close for about 14 weeks. The public open house will be held Thursday, May 24, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Albany city hall, 400 … [Read more...] about Albany area motorists invited to learn details for 2018 Highway 238 project at open house May 24

Dry, windy conditions prompt Red Flag Warning for most of the state

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Conditions ripe for wildfire The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds people that a Red Flag Warning has been issued today by the National Weather Service. The warning means the area is experiencing critical weather conditions ideal for wildfire and includes the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Brown, Carlton, Carver, … [Read more...] about Dry, windy conditions prompt Red Flag Warning for most of the state