By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc

GREENBUSH, Minn — Construction on Highway 11 through Greenbush is set to begin July 6 as MnDOT prepares for a major reconstruction project through the community. The $3.1 million project will rebuild Highway 11 from Highway 32 east to 7th Street and includes pavement reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, storm sewer replacement amongst other things. During construction, traffic will be detoured using Roseau County Roads 4 and 23. 

MnDOT Construction Engineer Cole Nelson recently joined our Community Conversation program and says residents can expect construction to take place in stages as crews work their way through town.

Nelson shares what businesses can expect when construction starts.

MnDOT says the project will be completed in two phases, with crews first working between Highway 32 and 4th Street before shifting east toward 7th Street. More information, project maps, detour routes, and construction updates can be found on the Highway 11 Greenbush project page on the Minnesota Department of Transportation website.

By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc

WARROAD, Minn — With the Fourth of July just around the corner, Warroad is getting ready for a busy holiday weekend. Events include the Music in the Park Festival on July 3rd and the community parade on July 4th, bringing residents and visitors together to celebrate Independence Day.

As part of preparations, Warroad City Council approved a permit during its June meeting allowing the retail sale of fireworks within city limits. The permit was granted to a couple from the Northwest Angle who will be operating a temporary fireworks stand in Warroad from June 29th through July 6th.

Mayor Tom Goldsmith says the sellers will be located at a familiar spot in town and shared more details about the operation.

City council is reminding residents to follow all safety guidelines, use fireworks responsibly, and keep a safe distance from people, homes, and dry vegetation. More information can be read in the full story at KQ92.com.

Over the last 10 to 15 years, one extra curricular activity that has seen a rapid growth in student involvement has been robotics, and that growth is being felt in the post high school world. Matt Wendland is the President of the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference, and he says robotics has given students an outlet to participate in an extracurricular activity where they otherwise wouldn’t have. 

When it comes to the impact that robotics is having on students individually, Wendland says robotics is not only teaching students more skills, but also keeping them in school. 

Wendland says another way that robotics is helping students is by connecting the classroom with real life, and he explains what he means by that. 

You can go to nmrconference.org to learn more about the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference.