Some winter weather alerts will be automatically posted on MnDOT s highway signs
Previously, a MnDOT staff member had to pay attention to the weather and enter the alert for the appropriate areas, delaying how quickly messages got to the public.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation has automated its process to display blizzard warnings and other major weather alerts on its electronic highway signs.
MnDOT has nearly 400 dynamic message signs (DMS) around the state that display messages alerting motorists about safety issues (the creative messages on Mondays reminding people to put down their phones or buckle their seat belts), road construction and crashes.
Sartell wants to reopen historic bridge over Mississippi River to pedestrians, bikers
If it gets approved, the bridge could be open to pedestrians as soon as next year.
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The City of Sartell is hoping to turn the historic Old Sartell Bridge into a pedestrian and bike bridge over the Mississippi River.
The 420-foot steel comeback through truss bridge was built in 1914, connecting Sartell Street to the east and west areas of Sartell, the Minnesota Department of Transportation s website says. It was closed in 1984 and is now known as the utility bridge because it carries utility connections for the east side of the city.
Clown sightings raise concerns among Annandale residents
Stay away from sewer grates if you re in the area.
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Well, it appears the clowns have returned to Annandale, Minnesota, at least.
A post from the city s Facebook account on Friday makes it clear there s been a rash of sightings lately:
The message, written by Annandale Chief of Police Pete Standafer, says his department is aware of this individual and we continue to monitor the situation.
Standafer also addresses what appears to be some confusion about how to properly report incidents involving the clown:
If an actual complaint to the police is not made, it affects our ability appropriately to deal with the situation. This has been, and will continue to be, how we successfully collaborate with our citizens to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Seltzerland hard seltzer festival returns to Minneapolis in May
The event will feature more than 50 hard seltzer flavors.
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A festival dedicated to hard seltzer is returning to Minneapolis this spring.
Seltzerland, a nationally touring event by Cannonball Productions, will be held at Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Course in Minneapolis on May 15. With the rapid growth of the hard seltzer industry, we created Seltzerland to give consumers an opportunity to sample new flavors in the most fun way possible. With one-of-a-kind activations, brand new seltzer varieties, and beautiful golf courses, Seltzerland is a can t miss experience. Following nine events in eight cities, we are excited to make our way back to Minneapolis to provide a safe, socially distanced opportunity for people to explore new flavors and enjoy incredible drinks with friends. Cannonball Productions CEO & Founder Kate Levenstien said in a news release.