Minnesota's 'illegal’ CDL licenses risk federal funding: USDOT
A statement on Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that an audit found one-third of CDLs reviewed were issued illegally.
Washington County Name a Snowplow contest now open for submissions
County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.
Vikings-Packers tug of war moves to Wisconsin after MnDOT ban
The Vikings-Packers rivalry has inspired a tug-of-war event that pits fans against each other across state lines.
MnDOT eyes roads with slush ahead Tuesday morning
With a slushy mix headed to southern parts of the metro late Monday into Tuesday, MnDOT officials say they will stay ready and monitor conditions – even if plows won’t be needed quite yet.
Highway 7 closing in Minnetonka, Shorewood until Oct. 20.
A work-week shutdown will greet motorists in the western metro beginning Wednesday evening.
Section of I-94 in St. Paul closed this weekend for bridge project
Starting Friday night, a portion of Interstate 94 will be closed for the weekend as crews continue working on the John Ireland Boulevard bridge project in St. Paul.
John Ireland Blvd bridge in St. Paul closed until summer 2026 for repairs
The John Ireland Boulevard bridge over Interstate 94 in St. Paul will be closed starting Monday for a lengthy rebuild project.
I-35W closures, lane reductions in Burnsville begin Monday
Commuters attempting to use Interstate-35W in Burnsville overnight next week should expect detours and delays.
Contractors killed: MnDOT having all employees stand down from work after tragedies
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says that all employees will be standing down from work after two contractors were killed.
Parts of I-94, I-35E in St. Paul closing this weekend
Drivers in downtown St. Paul may have to adjust their travel routes as part of Interstate 94 (I-94) will close between Interstate 35E (I-35E) and John Ireland Boulevard this weekend.
Twin Cities construction prompts major road closures this weekend
Commuters who thought they had seen the last construction on highways after the Labor Day weekend will yet again face major road closures scheduled for this weekend.
MnDOT announces end date for I-94 reconstruction project
MnDOT announced an end date for the Interstate 94 construction project.
MnDOT: Solar fence controls drifting snow, generates power to melt snow
Typically, you see solar panels on a roof, but new technology is being studied to build a fence made of solar panels.