All photos from this state but three (all on the Misc. Routes page) were taken in 1986 by Michael Summa. The one above was on US 218 NB.

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When Mower County says unimproved, you better believe it. Somewhere between MN 105 and US 218, Mower CR 6 goes from pavement to, well, scrub brush and light prairie. (I believe this has been fixed in the intervening years.) Perfect if you're riding your horse or moose, less so in a tractor or hovercraft, but forget it in a car. The embossed sign is at least neat-o-rific for those of us who must turn around.

Steve Riner's Minnesota Highways
Monte Castleman's North Star Highways
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