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This depiction of the grim reaper looming over the deadly stretch of Hwy. 51 just south of Minocqua and Hazelhurst was used with a 1980 article from the Times highlighting the dangers of that specific corridor. (File art/Lakeland Times)

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The Northwoods Deadliest Stretch

DOT downplays danger but data tells a somewhat different story

Calling it perhaps the deadliest stretch of highway in the state of Wisconsin, Oneida County sheriff’s captain Tyler Young said recently the state needs to seriously address crash issues with U.S. Highway 51 south of Minocqua from County Highway D to State Highway 8, a reach of highway that continues to pile up serious wrecks and fatalities.

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