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Tree removal begins ahead of Wells highway project
WELLS, Minn. (KEYC) - Drivers in Wells should expect some slowdowns starting Monday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is beginning tree removal along Highways 22 and 109 — ahead of a major reconstruction project set to begin this spring. Crews will be working in the area for about a...
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Minnesota’s “Dirty Tires” Rule That Can Get You Tagged In Minnetonka
Your tires can get you in trouble in Minnetonka before your speed ever does. Minnesota’s so-called dirty tires rule is basically a keep-the-road-clean ordinance, and it treats vehicles that deposit mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter, or other material onto streets as a public nuisance. That means if you roll...
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Tree removal begins ahead of Wells highway project
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MnDOT to Begin Tree Removal Along Highway 22 and 109 in Wells on Monday, March 2nd
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin tree removal along Highway 22 and 109 in Wells on Monday in preparation for an upcoming reconstruction project. Motorists can expect shoulder and intermittent lane closures during the work and should watch for flaggers directing traffic. The tree clearing is expected to take about a week.
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Bus Driver Appreciation Day Feb. 18
February 18 is Minnesota “Bus Driver Appreciation Day.”. For the father and daughter pair of Barry Olson and Nicole Bowman, becoming a school bus driver was not a career they would have chosen. Now, though, it’s one they wouldn’t want to give up. The two are employed...
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Snowplow and truck drivers weigh in on south central Minnesota road conditions during blizzard warning
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation says as south-central Minnesota faced blizzard conditions on Wednesday, it had around 83 plows cleaning state roads and highways. Scott Morgan, Assistant Maintenance Engineer for MnDOT’s District 7 Scott Morgan says that due to the expected rain, roads were unable to...
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Lane closures coming to Riverfront Drive in late February
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Construction is underway for the Veterans Memorial Bridge which will bring changes are coming to Riverfront Drive. Starting Monday, Feb. 23 there will be lane and shoulder closures around the bridge. Crews will be setting up platforms underneath the bridge, setting up for later work, and the closure will move as crews do across the bridge.
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MN Hwy 7 Safer Now
(Minneapolis, MN) — A stretch of Highway 7 recorded zero traffic deaths in 2025, a dramatic improvement after years of safety concerns. The 18-mile stretch from Hopkins to just west of St. Bonifacius saw five fatal crashes in 2024. In response, the Highway 7 Safety Coalition invested in a new AI-powered camera enforcement system, funded through a state grant. The technology detects drivers holding phones or failing to wear seat belts, allowing for quicker intervention and enforcement. Coalition members also reviewed each fatal crash to identify both immediate and long-term safety improvements. Those combined efforts, they say, contributed to the highway’s fatality-free year.
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MnDOT Plans Highway 169 Closure in 2027 for $70 Million Reconstruction Project
The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to close a section of Highway 169 in Mankato in 2027 as part of a $70 million reconstruction project aimed at improving safety and traffic flow along the busy corridor. The closure will impact Highway 169 between north of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and...
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Jack-knifed semi blocking part of Highway 169
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising drivers of a jackknifed semi that is blocking a part of Highway 169 in the Mankato area. The semi is in the southbound lanes near Belgrade Avenue. MnDot advises drivers to use caution and seek an alternate route. This...
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Construction of new pedestrian bridge causes Sibley Park road closure
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Another road closure will start next week for the construction of a new bridge. Starting Tuesday morning, Sibley Park Road between CHS Pergola Way and the parking lots that access the playground and sledding hill will be closed. This is for work for the Kern Bridge...
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North Mankato snow emergency and statewide crash report
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Mankato Declares Snow Emergency: No Street Parking From 8 PM Monday to Facilitate Snow Clearing Operations
Residents and visitors in Mankato, get ready to move your cars off the streets. The city has declared a snow emergency effective from 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30 until 8 a.m. the following day. Parking will be prohibited on City streets to make way for snow-clearing operations. For those...