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🚧 Update on Road Construction Along US 53 in Virginia, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. An update has been issued regarding road construction on US 53, affecting the area between MN 135 and South 12th Avenue West in the city of Virginia, MN. It was reported by a user of the Waze navigation app and later relayed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation through the 511MN system. While the details have been made available for commuters, MnDOT has noted that it cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. Motorists planning to travel through this section should account for potential delays and consider alternate routes if necessary. As always, safety should be a priority when navigating through construction zones.
Chisholm School District prepares to break ground on new school
CHISHOLM—The Chisholm School District announced recently that it is ready to break ground on a new school building. At 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, a groundbreaking is taking for a new preschool through grade six elementary school, including a gym, and cafeteria/commons, at 301 Fourth Street Southwest, according to a news release. The ceremony is open to the public and includes remarks from school leaders, a symbolic turning of the dirt to start construction, photo opportunities, and refreshments for all. ...
Minnesota Discovery Center announces the Red Dirt Concert Series in its iconic amphitheater
CHISHOLM — Music lovers, mark your calendars! The Minnesota Discovery Center is thrilled to announce the launch of the Red Dirt Concert Series, an exhilarating lineup of performances set to take the stage at our picturesque outdoor amphitheater. This series promises to bring a diverse mix of sounds and stories to the heart of the Iron Range, showcasing a blend of classic rock, pop, country, and cultural melodies that will resonate with audiences of all ages. ...
Governor stops at Iron Range Tykes
Gov. Tim Walz is shown reading to several children at Iron Range Tykes in Mountain Iron Thursday. Iron Range Tykes CEO/Director Shawntel Gruba said Walz stopped by while in the area to thank early educators for going down to the State Capitol on Monday and also to read to the kids, which was "really cute.'' The early educators were in St. Paul to express the importance of childcare and early childhood education on the Range, along with the funding needed for that.
Northern Traxx ATV Club prepares for spring ride
CHISHOLM—Members of the Northern Traxx ATV Club are hopeful that an early spring and warm weather will equate to a successful spring ride, bringing a boost to the local economy. On Wednesday the Chisholm City Council granted a request for in kind services related to the ride set for Saturday, May 18. The request, mirrored services the city provided in the past, blocking off a two block section of Lake...
The Angel of Hope Children’s Memorial Park accepting orders for memorial tiles
VIRGINIA—The Angel of Hope Children’s Memorial Park located on the South shore of Silver Lake in Virginia is accepting orders for memorial tiles through May 15, 2024 for installation later this year. Orders received after May 15th, will be installed in 2025. The memorial tiles will be placed on the Wall of Love which extends behind the Angel of Hope statue. The statue and surrounding area is a place of peace for all bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, relatives and friends. ...
🚧 Road Construction Update on Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway, Saint Louis County, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. Attention motorists: reports sourced from the Waze navigation app and generated through 511MN have indicated road construction activities occurring between 18th Street North and MN 169, which is approximately 3 miles north of Virginia. Motorists are advised to take notice of this update as it may impact travel times and routes in the area. As this information is user-reported, please keep in mind that its accuracy cannot be fully guaranteed by MnDOT. Travelers using this stretch of the Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway should plan accordingly and may want to consider alternate routes or allow for extra travel time until the construction work is completed.
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