LITTLE FALLS - With summer here and all the activities that go with it, Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel is reminding all-terrain vehicle riders to drive cautiously, especially when the ATV trails cross driveways.
"Please slow down enough so landowners can come and go from their driveways in a safe manner," Wetzel said in a news release.
The sheriff's department also advised jumping driveways is illegal and dangerous; and to avoid wet areas in order to avoid rutting and damaging people's property.
"ATV use is increasing every year and it takes a cooperative effort from all riders to maintain a safe riding environment," Wetzel said.
Morrison County Board meeting location moved
LITTLE FALLS - A Morrison County Board planning session that is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday has been moved from the county board room to meeting room No. 1 in Little Falls.
The agenda includes:
¥ Public health report by Bonnie Paulsen.
¥ Administrator's report by Tim Houle.
¥ Auto license voice mail by Houle and Russ Nygren.
¥ Position review of zoning administrator in a closed session.
Highway 10 opens to four lanes of traffic at Staples
The final stretch of Highway 10 west of Staples from 255th Avenue to Township Road 75, in Todd County, is now open to four lanes of traffic, reports the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
"Recreational traffic really peaks this time of year in the northern lakes area," said Bob Busch, MnDOT district engineer, in a news release. "MnDOT is very excited to have the entire three miles of four-lane completed and open to the traveling public by the Fourth of July holiday."
Construction of the Highway 10 four-lane expansion at Staples began in fall 2006. Four lanes of traffic opened through the city of Staples in fall 2007. This year, crews constructed the remaining four-lane segment, landscaped, established turf and built east and west road connections to the new corridor.
Mathiowetz Construction Corp. of Sleepy Eye is the prime contractor for the $10.2 million safety improvement project.
For updated statewide traffic, construction, weather and travel information, visit www.511mn.org.
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