Icy roads cause traffic hazard on Highway 53, St Louis County MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported extremely icy conditions on Highway 53 near the St. Louis County–Koochiching County line in Minnesota, where vehicles were sliding due to road ice. Maintenance crews may be needed to treat the highway for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Yellow Medicine MN Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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I don't know if MnDOT has any plows out in the area right now, but if you could pass along the message that Highway 53 north of the St. Louis County–Koochiching County line is icy.
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Louis County–Koochiching County line,
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It's turning into an ice rink.
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Cars are sliding around at about 40 here.
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Location mentioned:
US-53, Minnesota
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