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MnDOT urges travelers to use caution in work zones over Memorial Day weekend

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — As Memorial Day weekend approaches and summer construction roadwork around the state revs up, the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to use extra caution while driving through highway work zones. “We will suspend work on many projects during the holiday weekend,” said Sue Mulvihill, deputy commissioner and chief engineer. “However, there … [Read more...] about MnDOT urges travelers to use caution in work zones over Memorial Day weekend

DNR: Boaters and businesses must follow aquatic invasive species laws

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With the annual start of the boating season Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone to follow the law and protect their waters from aquatic invasive species. Already this year, DNR inspectors have stopped a number of boaters and businesses moving watercraft in and out of lakes with zebra mussels attached to boats or … [Read more...] about DNR: Boaters and businesses must follow aquatic invasive species laws

Melrose Bike Rodeo, Grades K-8 & Parents!

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May 21, from 3-5 p.m. Melrose High School Tennis Courts Come any time between 3 and 5 to join in activities related to bicycle safety. Stay as long as you'd like! No pre-registration required! Activities will include *An obstacle course - if you do not want to bring your own bike, they will have bikes and helmets for you to use! *Bike checks - if you do bring your own bike, … [Read more...] about Melrose Bike Rodeo, Grades K-8 & Parents!

All Highway 10 lanes in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids to open for Memorial Day weekend

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Two ramps at eastbound Highway 10 and Benton Drive South remain closed ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists will find all lanes and most ramps of Highway 10 in St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids open for Memorial Day weekend travel. All four lanes of Highway 10, and all ramps with the exception of the two ramps at eastbound Highway 10 and Benton Drive South, will open before rush hour on … [Read more...] about All Highway 10 lanes in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids to open for Memorial Day weekend

Lanes to close on Highway 28 between Sauk Centre, Little Falls beginning May 19

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Flaggers, pilot car will control traffic through work zones ST CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists may encounter delays on Highway 28 between Highway 71 in Sauk Centre and Highway 27 west of Little Falls as segments of the road are reduced to a single lane beginning Tuesday, May 19. The closures will occur Mondays through Saturdays from sunrise to sunset through mid-June. Flaggers and … [Read more...] about Lanes to close on Highway 28 between Sauk Centre, Little Falls beginning May 19