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Business Spotlight: Construction Begins on ■ Highway 10 # G -lGis This spring,the Minnesota Department of Transpor- tation (MnDOT) began construction on Highway 10.The S A L 0 N & S P A first stretch of the project will improve 2.5 miles of highway Gigi's Salon&Spa first opened in Ramsey in in the City of Anoka by repairing and/or replacing aging roads and bridges as well as building new interchanges on 2014.In time,however,the business grew its clientele Highway 10 at Thurston Avenue,Fairoak Avenue and Ferry and salon staff and required a larger space.In March of Street.This project is anticipated to conclude in the spring this year,that became a reality. of 2024.Learn more about Anoka's Highway 10 project at: Gigi's Salon&Spa is open at its new location, �,�,�,dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy10-anoka. 7962 Sunwood Drive NW,from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm To the north,the Minnesota Department of Transpor- Monday—Thursday,from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on tation (MnDOT)will convert 3 miles of Highway 169 to Fridays and from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays. a freeway,removing all five stop lights from the Mississippi The salon gets its name from a unique combina-tion of the owner's names-Ginger Edin and Gillian River north through Elk River beginning this spring.Work includes bridges,freeway lanes,adjacent road and sidewalk Rote.Gigi's is afull-service Aveda lifestyle salon and connections,City utilities and underground infrastruc- spa that offers anything and everything from hair tures.MnDOT anticipates project completion in 2024. coloring,trims,perms and scalp treatments to waxing, Learn more about the 169 Redefine project at:wwwdot. facials,lash treatments and more.It's also a great place state.mn.us/d3/elkriverfreeway/index.html. to unwind as it boasts a steam room,whirlpool and Lastly,in 2023,MnDOT will begin construction relaxation lounge.Learn more at:wwwgigissalonspa. on Ramsey's Highway 10 Gateway Project.This project com. includes two,grade-separated interchanges at Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard that will replace ex- R a m s ey Lions Offer isting signalized intersections.The at-grade BNSF railway crossings on Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boule- D r i v i n g Improvement vard will also be grade-separated.This project is anticipated Classes for 5 5+ to conclude in the spring of 2026.Learn more about the Ramsey Gateway Project at:www.anokacounty.us/3918. The Ramsey Lions are offering Ram- sey residents a chance to take free Driver Improvement Classes.Non-residents will be charged$24.00.Classes will be held at Free Car Seat Inspections the Ramsey Municipal Center,Alexander for Ramsey Residents Ramsey Room,7550 Sunwood Drive NW in Ramsey. For more information The Ramsey Police department and to sign up for classes,please call Min- offers free car seat inspections for Ram - nesota Highway Safety Research Center sey residents.Inspections take 30-45 (MHSRC/St.Cloud State University) at minutes and are done by appoint- 320-308-1400. ment only.If you have any questions Tuesday,May 17 or if you would like to schedule a 12:00 —4:00 pm car seat appointment,contact Melissa Schantzen at 763-433- Mondaylune 13 9890 or mschantzen@cityofram- 4:30 — 8:30 pm sey.com.