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Utility replacement work on Hwy 1 in Red Lake starts Sept. 22

KAXE
Published September 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM CDT
The Red Lake water tower on Aug. 1, 2023.
Lorie Shaull
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The Red Lake water tower on Aug. 1, 2023.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said motorists should expect a detour until work is completed Sept. 27, 2025.

RED LAKE — Motorists will need to detour around an underground utilities replacement project on Highway 1 in Red Lake starting Monday, Sept. 22.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said the Red Lake Nation-led project is between Oman Drive and Main Avenue. It is expected to be completed by Saturday, Sept. 27.

Motorists will detour using Highway 89, Walking Shield Road and Reservation Highway 44.
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