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1. Where do I get a swing-away mailbox support?

Mailbox supports are available at the Highway Department office located at 16589 County Road 142 in Brainerd. The cost is $50.00 (plus $3.94 tax) for the hardware to be installed along a county road and may be picked up at the office. Residents who have their mailbox along a county road may request installation of the support on-line under Online Services, Highway Permits.  Or by mailing a check for $90.00 (plus $7.09 tax) to the Highway Department office, please include your name, address and phone number with request. For mailboxes not on a county road, hardware is available for purchase and pick up at the office for $90.00 (plus $7.09 tax).

2. There is a dead deer, tire, appliance, etc. in roadway or ditch. Who do I call?

The Highway Department will remove items along county roads (including roads in the 1st and 2nd Assessment Districts). Please call (218) 824-1110 for removal services. For items along a township road, call your township official. For items along a U.S. or state highway call MnDOT at (218) 828-5700.

3. I want to report large pothole or request my road be graded. Who do I call?

For county roads, or roads in the 1st or 2nd Assessment district, call the Highway Department at 218-824-1110. For township/city roads, call your township/city official. For US or State highways, call MnDOT at 218-828-5700.

4. Who do I call to determine the amount of public right-of-way along my property?

Call the Highway Department for county roads, or roads in the 1st or 2nd Assessment Distict. For township/city roads, call your township official. For US and State highways, call MnDOT at 218-828-5700.