Minnesota State Highway 217 (MN 217) is a

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in northern

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, which runs from its

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with State Highway 65 at Littlefork and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S. Highway 53 at Ray. MN 217 passes through the city of Littlefork.

Route description

Highway 217 serves as an east–west route between Littlefork and Ray near

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. The route is also known as ''Main Street'' in Littlefork. Highway 217 crosses the

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and the

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throughout its route. The western terminus for Highway 217 is its intersection with State Highway 65 in Littlefork, 8 blocks from

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History

Highway 217 was authorized on July 1, 1949. The route was paved before 1960.

Major intersections

References

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Transportation in Koochiching County, Minnesota