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“I don’t like to tell another agency, that we don’t have any control over, what to do,” said Commissioner Barry Nelson. “We just ask that they reconsider that extreme cutting to that degree … We value the trees in that area, and this is overkill.”
The motorcycle crashed after leaving County Road 18 east of Menahga. Speed is a contributing factor in the crash, according to a Wadena County Sheriff's Office news release.
This whole tree-clearing plan needs to be shelved. And as soon as possible, new special roadway standards need to be put in place to protect special areas like the Lake Country Scenic Byway. -From the Detroit Lakes Tribune Editorial Board
This whole tree-clearing plan needs to be shelved. And as soon as possible, new special roadway standards need to be put in place to protect special areas like the Lake Country Scenic Byway. -From the Detroit Lakes Tribune Editorial Board
In the seven miles from Snellman to the Shell River before Osage, MnDOT plans for a contractor to clear-cut all trees 55 feet along the south side of Highway 34, as well as 75% of trees in their right-of-way beyond the clear cutting. A virtual public meeting is set for Wednesday, Jan. 12.