TRAFFIC AND CONSTRUCTION

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City makes changes to 2024 Perham Main Street project

Though much of the project remains similar to its original presentation, the city made two modifications to help reduce strain on businesses.

Local

Otter Tail County Board honors Rod Boyer; bids approved for $4.6 million in county highway projects

Rod Boyer, retiring member of the Otter Tail County Planning Commission, received a standing ovation on Feb. 14 as members of the County Board presented him with a plaque for his years of service.

February 15, 2023 07:00 AM

Minnesota

Protesters at MnDOT in Detroit Lakes demand immediate halt to Hwy. 34 logging

The tree removal is part of a $15.7 million road project set for this summer on Highway 34, but the work could have been done without touching the trees, said Jen Johnson of Detroit Lakes.

February 10, 2023 06:31 PM

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Complete Streets Policy adopted by Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners

The Complete Streets Policy guides future projects to consider a balance of options for all modes of transportation, including pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.

February 07, 2023 06:45 AM

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New detour set for Perham spring 2023 road construction

The new detour and several other items were discussed at the city council meeting on Monday, Jan. 9.

January 10, 2023 12:22 PM

By Elizabeth Vierkant

Local

2024 means a new Main Street for Perham; here are the plans

In a recent Perham council meeting, City Engineer Jade Berube presented the plan for Main Street reconstruction.

January 10, 2023 10:30 AM

By Elizabeth Vierkant

Minnesota

Wadena residents voice concerns over proposed Highway 10 expansion plan; final design expected fall 2023

Dozens of Wadena residents showed up on Dec. 8 to make their concerns known during the second of two public information open houses concerning the Highway 10 expansion project.

December 12, 2022 07:10 AM

By Michael Achterling

Minnesota

MnDOT seeks submissions for annual Name a Snowplow contest

Past contests have yielded such clever names as “Ctrl Salt Delete” and “Snowbi Wan Kenobi,” or a nod to Minnesota native Prince with “The Truck Formerly Known As Plow.”

December 05, 2022 05:28 PM

By Forum News Service

Minnesota

Lane closures planned for Highway 10 near Detroit Lakes

Crews will be milling and patching near the railroad spur track that crosses Highway 10.

September 01, 2022 12:36 PM

By Forum staff

Local

Get a glance inside the new St. Henry's Area School in Perham

The classrooms inside St. Henry's brand new school are ready for the year. The rest of the building will be ready toward the end of September.

September 01, 2022 07:00 AM

By Elizabeth Vierkant

Minnesota

Mahnomen County bridge completion delayed until October

Hwy 200 remains closed between Mahnomen and Roy Lake for road construction, with through-traffic detoured to Highway 59, Highway 113 and County Road 39.

August 31, 2022 03:28 PM

By Forum staff

Local

4-lane expansion will bring dramatic change to Wadena’s corridor

There is still time to comment on this project through an online survey through September 10, 2022. Find that option at www.mndot.gov/d3/projects/wadena/h10/

August 30, 2022 04:52 PM

By Michael Johnson

Minnesota

I-94 work will squeeze traffic in central Minnesota for weeks

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will resurface and make repairs to the Interstate 94 bridge in southwest St. Cloud in Stearns County. Drivers will encounter reduced speeds and one-lane traffic, in each direction. The work begins Wednesday, Aug. 31, and is expected to be completed in mid-October.

August 26, 2022 12:51 PM

By Forum News Service