WALKER — The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites residents and business owners to an open house Thursday, Oct. 19, to learn more about a new corridor study on Highway 371 and Highway 34 in Walker.
The open house will be 4-6:30 p.m. at Walker Fire Hall.
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There will be no formal presentation and attendees are welcome to attend at their convenience.
Participants can meet the project team and ask questions about the upcoming study.
Those unable to attend the open house can give feedback via a short survey by visiting the project webpage on MnDOT's website.
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