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    April 14, 2018
    MnDOT file photo
    Update: MnDOT lifts most road closures in southwest, west central MN
    WILLMAR — As the snow has lightened, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has lifted some road closures, though MnDOT still advises...
    news/weatherApril 14, 2018 - 9:50pm
    Taken at farm south of Svea, Kandiyohi County Road 11, at 8:30 Saturday morning. There's a building that you can't see that is only 300 feet away, obscured by the blizzard. Road closures have not yet reached as far north as Kandiyohi County. (Photo by Dan Petersen)
    MnDOT closes roads in southwestern counties
    WILLMAR — Conditions are worsening in southwest Minnesota this morning, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation has now announced...
    news/weatherApril 14, 2018 - 10:05am
    January 3, 2018
    Traffic fatalities lowest in Minn. in nearly 75 years; ND and SD on downward swing, but steady last year
    ST. PAUL—A preliminary figure released by the state on Wednesday indicates Minnesota experienced its lowest number of roadway fatalities...
    newsJanuary 3, 2018 - 9:49pm
    August 25, 2017
    Tribune file photo
    Hwy. 7 detour from Clara City to Hwy. 71 extended to Sept. 22
    WILLMAR — The detour for the state Highway 7 project between Clara City and the intersection with U.S. Highway 71 will be extended to Sept....
    newsAugust 25, 2017 - 5:49pm
    July 12, 2017
    Gary Miller / Tribune file photo Kandiyohi County Commissioners next week will consider the possibility of a local option sales tax to help with significant transportation funding needs. A $6 million rehabilitation of County Road 4, shown here in 2010, is one of the projects in the five-year plan.
    Kandiyohi County to consider sales tax for roads
    WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Commissioners intend to decide next week whether the county should join other regional centers and take advantage...
    newsJuly 12, 2017 - 10:11pm
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    Resurfacing work to begin Monday in Benson
    BENSON — Starting on July 17, motorists will find intermittent lane closures and delays on state Highway 9, U.S. Highway 12 and state...
    newsJuly 12, 2017 - 8:50am
    June 18, 2017
    Sightseers visit and take pictures of a section of Vermillion Road that was destroyed by floods during the June 19, 2012 storm in Duluth. (Bob King / Forum News Service)
    Lessons from the 2012 flood: Five years later, is Northland better prepared for next natural disaster?
    DULUTH — Monday, June 19, marks the fifth anniversary of the 2012 flood that dumped 7.5 to 10 inches of rain on top of the Northland's...
    newsJune 18, 2017 - 8:09pm
    May 27, 2017
    Hwy. 59 to close Tuesday near Appleton
    DETROIT LAKES — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close U.S. Highway 59 between Appleton and U.S. Highway 12 beginning Tuesday...
    newsMay 27, 2017 - 11:03am
    April 14, 2017
    MnDOT announces road work for 2017
    WILLMAR — The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Thursday announced its 2017 transportation construction program, and motorists...
    newsApril 14, 2017 - 5:30am
    April 8, 2017
    Minnesota Highway 23 north of Willmar is shown in this file photo. There are still gaps in the four-lane from Willmar to Interstate 94, and proposals this year to not address them. (Tribune file photo by Ron Adams)
    Southwest MN transportation group says proposals fall short
    WILLMAR — Transportation bills now headed to negotiations in the state Capitol include increases in funding, but members of the Area Transportation...
    newsApril 8, 2017 - 6:05am
    March 25, 2017
    Briana Sanchez | Tribune mug of Perry Aasness
    Commentary: Minnesota needs transportation investment
    Recently , a broad and diverse coalition representing agriculture, businesses, workers, and local governments met at the State Capitol to tell...
    opinion/columnsMarch 25, 2017 - 8:05am
    March 11, 2017
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    Mid-Minnesota to discuss regional road projects March 24
    LITCHFIELD — Area residents have an opportunity to provide input and learn about transportation improvements being planned in the region...
    newsMarch 11, 2017 - 8:22am
    October 12, 2016
    Detour of Highway 4 in Hector ends Thursday
    WILLMAR — The detour of state Highway 4 through the city of Hector ends Thursday. Detour signs will be removed and the road will be opened...
    newsOctober 12, 2016 - 4:17pm
    September 27, 2016
    Be on the alert for road closures this week in Willmar
    WILLMAR—With several active construction projects taking place around Willmar, city public works staff have announced three upcoming temporary...
    newsSeptember 27, 2016 - 1:58pm
    September 9, 2016
    Unfinished work at Legislature could delay road projects
    WILLMAR—Business left unfinished during the last legislative session could result in delays to road projects across the state in the coming year.
    newsSeptember 9, 2016 - 6:55pm
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