CHISHOLM — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a public meeting about the future needs of Highway 73 in Chisholm on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
The meeting will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Chisholm Senior Citizens Center. MnDOT said staff will present concepts, answer questions and give participants an opportunity to provide feedback.
The state is in the midst of a corridor study on the route from Highway 169 to the intersection of W. Lake Street and Third Avenue.
The study is needed to meet requirements for federal funding, according to MnDOT. It takes a deeper look into how the roadway functions today to plan out its future.
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Plus: the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will host public hearings on Otter Tail Power Co.'s proposed electric rate increase; and the Brainerd Area League of Women Voters will host a Crow Wing County election official. -
Contributed/Rock Ridge Softball via FacebookFactoring in Virginia and Eveleth-Gilbert's histories, it's still the first appearance for the area since 2001. Brainerd, Sebeka, Red Lake Falls, Esko and Barnum will also compete. -
Contributed/Otter Tail PowerOtter Tail Power is proposing an 18% rate increase for customers as the utility invests in infrastructure, grid resiliency and the transition to renewable energy sources. -
Events this week include the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids and programs at Lake Bemidji State Park.
