When Minnesota has in the past suggested that it give state roads to county jurisdiction, Koochiching County Engineer Doug Grindall has opposed the idea.
Facing a potential $1.7 million deficit in 2010, the Koochiching County Board Tuesday unanimously approved moving forward with a proposal from the state that would provide $3.5 million to its Highway
A proposal that would allow for the creation of a safety bypass around a railroad crossing in Ranier will be further explored by Koochiching County officials.