Local Interest

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists will encounter delays when the ramp from westbound Highway 10 to County Road 29 in Sauk Rapids is closed at 9 a.m. Friday, May 1. The ramp will reopen by Friday, May 8. A signed detour will direct motorists along westbound Highway 10, to the Highway 10/County Road 33 interchange, to eastbound Highway 10, and back to County Road 29. The closure is … [Read more...] about Ramp from Highway 10 to County Road 29 in Sauk Rapids to close beginning May 1

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists on eastbound Interstate 94 between St. Michael and Monticello will encounter work crews and possible slow or stopped traffic as the road is reduced to a single lane overnight. The closures began Monday, April 27 and will be complete by May 29. Lane closures on eastbound I-94 between Highway 241 and County Road 18 will occur nightly from 7 p.m. to … [Read more...] about UPDATE Interstate 94 from St. Michael to Monticello reduced to single lane overnight beginning April 27

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will commemorate Workers Memorial Day with several events throughout the state today, April 28, honoring the fallen workers who died while working on MnDOT construction and maintenance projects. “These deaths are tragic reminders of the dangers men and women face every day, while they keep Minnesota’s roads safe for … [Read more...] about MnDOT commemorates Workers Memorial Day April 28

With Arbor Day, Friday, April 24, and Arbor Month, May, just around the corner, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages people to plant more trees. This year’s theme, “Plant Strong, Live Long” focuses on tree planting tips. “Properly planting a tree is simple but requires some preparation,” said Jennifer Teegarden, DNR forestry outreach specialist. “Planting … [Read more...] about 2015 Arbor Month Celebrates How To Plant Trees Strong for Long, Healthy Lives