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Friday, March 22, 2013  Snowbanks towering on the roadsides are making it hard for people to see oncoming traffic

Friday, February 08, 2013  The U.P. is known for its long winters, and during this time of year the high snow banks can make it very difficult to see oncoming traffic

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Police say there was a large snow bank along the highway when Mary Strelcheck stopped at the stop sign

Saturday, February 04, 2012  A vehicle was headed northbound on CR 550 south of CR KH when it ran off the roadway and struck a snow bank, according to police

Monday, January 17, 2011  The Department of Public Works wants people to be aware of all snow removal operations during the night, that means no cars on the street, as well as no cars blocking sidewalks or crosswalks, and it's also important to be aware of snow buildup

Monday, January 26, 2009  In Marquette, it costs $1,100 an hour to cut the banks.