You've avoided the most dangerous mistakes you can make on the road. You've observed the "Deer Xing" sign and kept your eyes on the road. Still, your drive can feel like a game of roulette.

Deer crossing signs once were a common sight on Minnesota highways, but not anymore. Over the past decade, the yellow diamond-shaped signs bearing an image of a deer have all but vanished from ...

CROWN POINT | Crown Point resident Tim Abbott wrote a three-sentence letter to the editor in August 2011 about a deer crossing sign. He thought the letter might raise a few eyebrows locally.

Be alert for movement on the side of the road that might indicate the presence of animals, particularly in areas with deer crossing signs. Let's say a deer prances onto the roadway as you approach.