$380 million for transportation project grants announced by Gov. Walz

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will allocate $380 million to fund eight new infrastructure projects through the state’s Corridors of Commerce program.

Taylor Swift in Minneapolis: MnDOT uses Swift puns on Blank Space of message boards

The Minnesota Department of Transportation was never good at telling jokes, but went all in on Taylor Swift on Monday, using Swift's lyrics to share its safety messages showing why we can't have nice things. 

‘Blizzo’ MnDOT snowplow visits Osseo school to meet those who named it

Students credited with creating the name "Blizzo" during The Minnesota Department of Transportation's "Name a Snowplow" contest received a visit from their champion Thursday.

MnDOT hosts info session in east metro ahead of construction season
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) hosted an open house at Woodbury?s City Hall on Tuesday to get drivers in the area on the same page ahead of a $120 million road construction project that will cause delays over this summer and next.

With a major winter storm coming MnDOT is urging people to plan ahead
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This week's multiple-day storm will be a major headache for MnDOT as they work to keep the roads clear. Ahead of the storm they are offering up some tips to make sure help drivers.

Train from Minneapolis to Duluth: MnDOT optimistic about securing route funding

After years of discussion, a long-awaited passenger train route running from the Twin Cities to Duluth could finally get state funding from the Minnesota legislature.

Twin Cities icy road conditions [8:30 a.m. update]
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FOX 9's Kendall Mark takes a look at road conditions at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Freezing rain overnight led to icy roads for the morning commute.

Triple snowplows clearing highway
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Three snowplows clear Interstate 394 near General Mills Blvd in Golden Valley, Minnesota

Kendall tries your 9 to 5: MnDOT snow plow operators
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Kendall Mark visited the folks at the Minnesota Department of Transportation to see what it's like to work as a snow plow operator.

MnDOT plow clearing snow on I-35W during Wednesday's storm
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Raw video of a snowplow clearing I-35W around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The two-part storm will bring several inches of snow to the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday, and then blizzard-like conditions are possible Thursday through Saturday morning. [This video is on a loop.]

Winter storms cause crashes throughout metro
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A winter mix of slushy snow has caused chaos on many roads throughout the metro the last few days. FOX 9 has tracked several crashes, and will continue to bring the latest in weather conditions.

MNDOT crews monitoring wintry mix
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Much of Minnesota faces a winter mix of wind, snow and sleet, making roadways slick. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is monitoring the incoming storms, and acting accordingly.

Minnesota's 'Name a Snowplow' contest is back

Betty Whiteout, The Big Leplowski, F. Salt Fitzgerald, Darth Blader and the whole gang around about to get a few new friends. 

FOX 9 late look at the roads as MNDOT works to clear them
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More than 350 crashes were reported across the metro area Tuesday. FOX 9?s Babs Santos has a live look at the roads throughout the Twin Cities after the snow has stopped falling.