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Posted on: Sep. 17 2003,12:53 pm |
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How will those lights effect trucks coming out of the truck stop? That is how this accident happened. The truck was coming out of the truck stop.
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Posted on: Sep. 17 2003,1:07 pm |
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That was my question--how can lights that far away--an acknowledged 1/2 mile--affect speed there? I didn't want to post until I was sure of the area where the crash occurred.
I don't remember which Commissioner said it--so I didn't attribute it to any one. Liberal, Maddog--do you recall?
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Posted on: Sep. 17 2003,1:53 pm |
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I was wondering why there were no pictures of either of the accidents in the paper. Wouldn't people be interested in seeing what had happened to a squad car? I recall, the week before they gave front page coverage when a train hit a wagon load of corn.
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Posted on: Sep. 17 2003,2:19 pm |
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Hmm, which commissioner would be so bright as to say the "lights by Walmart will effectively slow the traffic down?" Well, I would have to guess it would be the DUMB ONE 
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Posted on: Sep. 17 2003,2:51 pm |
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The lights by wal-mart are on and working now. I came off the interstate there and I guess it is habit to not have to stop but my light turned red and I made a quick stop. It will take some time getting used to.
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Posted on: Sep. 17 2003,4:34 pm |
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i wonder why no names were released in the accident involving the police?usually kate radio tells the names.
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Posted on: Sep. 23 2003,12:27 pm |
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In regards to the accident by Trail's: There have been too many near misses with myself and others involving selfish semi drivers pulling out of the truck stop. I am not sure what happened in the accident, but I can almost bet it was the result of what happens to me on a daily basis: Travelling down Co 46 at about 55 when a semi pulls out right in front of my car at a ridiculously slow speed, causing the truck to sprawl out across the road that lies ahead. This happens all too often, and it is a danger to thse in that area. Maybe the traffic lights should have been installed by the Trail's entrance, not by Wal Mart.
In regards to the other accident, and the picture taking: I don't know who's right or wrong, but a telefoto lens could solve any problems of it happening again. You can take pictures of any going's on in town, Boilermaker, and no one will ever be the wiser! 
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GEOKARJO
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Posted on: Sep. 23 2003,12:30 pm |
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YeaH I driving 55 through there at 6:55 pm on Monday as a freeborn constuction dump trk flew by me recklessly I might add.
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Posted on: Sep. 24 2003,8:53 am |
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From the Tribune on Tuesday.
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In other news from Monday's city council meeting:
- The council will ask the state to reduce the speed limit on part of East Main Street from 55 to 45 mph.
The stretch of road in question is near Trail's Travel Center and the state park road.
The city does not have the authority to make the change, but can make a request of the state. Citizens have expressed concern that a 55 mph speed limit on the road is unsafe, and Schmitt said there have been a couple of recent accidents there.
Council member Mary Kron said with the new Wal-Mart Supercenter opening nearby soon, there will be even more traffic in the area.
The state will have to conduct a speed study before making a decision, and City Engineer Dave Olson said citizens who have concerns should contact the city to have their opinions included in the city's communication with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Albert Lea Tribune
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Posted on: Sep. 24 2003,11:18 am |
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Geez, another study....that will cost more than two speed limit signs.
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