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Bob Collins

Truckers are no match for a stiff wind

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There's still time for the Minnesota Legislature to enact a "If A State Trooper Is Knocked to the Ground It's Too Windy For Semis To Be On The Road" law.

https://www.facebook.com/MnStatePatrol/videos/480570715813254/

Among the more amazing depictions of the struggles truckers had on Minnesota roads on Thursday was this Facebook video, shot by Mike Barsness on Highway 52 in Vermillion.

https://www.facebook.com/bars32/videos/10216897035970457/

It doesn't take much to flip a truck over in gusty winds.

There's good reason to pay attention to authorities advising no travel on the highways: there are trucks out there.