Holiday Travel - Minnesota on the road

Travel after months of being cooped up

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"*20 mph saturday: tis the season... to travel?

Many traditions aren't taking place this year for obvious reasons but that isn't stopping many folks from traveling to spend the holidays with loved ones.

Kimt news 3's samantha soto stopped at a highway rest stop today to talk to a few travelers.

Samantha where is everyone heading?

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"* many minnesotan getting behind the wheel and traveling for the holidays ?

"*- as many of us have been couped up in doors for most of the year.

People from all over the the midwest?

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"* are travell through minnesota to get to destinations in illinois and iowa.

I spoke to one minneapolis resident who usually spends the holidays with family in california or texas?

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"* but this year is choosing to avoid the two hotspots.

She tells me they don't plan to see anyone, bringing food to avoid going out ?

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"* and that they are this for their "we rented an airbnb, since we can't be with family we decided to be by ourselves..

Not in minnesota."

State officials recommend for those who are traveling ?

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"* make your vehicle is able to handle winter weather conditions, carry a winter survival kit in your car, and keep phone battery charged in case of emergency.

Thank you samantha.

Another recommendatio n from the minnesota dept of transportatio n ?

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"* if you plan to travel for the holidays, check road conditions, leave early, and plan to arrive late.