Ice road becomes a lifeline to Minnesota s Northwest Angle COVID-19 cut off the most remote area of Minnesota. Desperate residents engineered an epic solution. February 20, 2021 3:30pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Standing on the frozen lake, three miles from shore and with his young dog at his side, Paul Colson scanned the featureless white expanse with his binoculars when he spotted the glimmer of headlights miles away.
Anticipation gave way to euphoria, and finally relief: By the end of the day, more than two dozen vehicles had traveled on an ice road born of desperation. It s the first ray of light, Colson said.