DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (MNDOT) -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol closed Highway 75 near Kent at 2:30 p.m. Monday due to flooding.
Traffic will detour to Wilkin County Road 3 and Wilkin County Road 26.
Highway 75 will remain closed until further notice.
When a road is closed it is illegal to travel in that area. Motorists can be fined up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. In addition, if travelers need to be rescued from a closed road, other expenses and penalties will apply.Check www.511mn.org before traveling for information on road conditions.