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The higher limits include the entire length of Highway 75, which enters Minnesota south of Luverne and runs through Pipestone, Canby and Breckenridge and is the main north-south route through Moorhead. It ends at the Canadian border north of Noyes.
The 60 mph limit also affects the majority of Highway 59, which also spans the state from south to north. Fourteen miles of Highway 7 will also see a change.
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Article: http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1043481/396/Speed-limit-raised-on-3-Minnesota-highwaysAbout time. It was absolutely ridiculous to have these highways limited at 55 when very similar roadways had been raised to 60 for years. I would love nothing more than to see the 60 mph zones expanded, but unfortunately I doubt it'll happen much further.
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"MnDOT is not in favor of increasing speed limits across the entire state," Groth said. "When carefully selecting roadways with the proper characteristics, an increase in the speed limit can occur without negatively affecting overall safety."