Lake Elmo crash: Family mourns 5-year-old victim
An east metro family is grieving after a weekend tragedy after their 5-year-old daughter was killed in a crash in Lake Elmo.
An east metro family is grieving after a weekend tragedy after their 5-year-old daughter was killed in a crash in Lake Elmo.
Highway sign humor: Feds ban quirky messages, but will Minnesota?
The Federal Highway Administration doesn’t have a sense of humor about highway signs.
The Federal Highway Administration doesn’t have a sense of humor about highway signs.
Feds ban humorous highway messages
The Federal Highway Administration doesn?t have a sense of humor about highway signs. Its newest manual includes a ban by 2026 on funny and quirky messages on the electronic signs you?ve probably seen on the roads. And research by a University of Minnesota professor seems to support the decision.
The Federal Highway Administration doesn?t have a sense of humor about highway signs. Its newest manual includes a ban by 2026 on funny and quirky messages on the electronic signs you?ve probably seen on the roads. And research by a University of Minnesota professor seems to support the decision.
I-494 and I-35W closures, construction begins tonight
Those who use I-35W and I-494 as part of their overnight commute will be forced to travel alternate routes this week beginning tonight.
Those who use I-35W and I-494 as part of their overnight commute will be forced to travel alternate routes this week beginning tonight.
MnDOT’s ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest is back
It's that time of year again for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) "Name a Snowplow" Contest.
It's that time of year again for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) "Name a Snowplow" Contest.
New St. Paul to Chicago train: MnDOT offer survey on extra train service
MnDOT is now taking input on a new, planned daily train service to run from St. Paul to Chicago.
MnDOT is now taking input on a new, planned daily train service to run from St. Paul to Chicago.
Highway 169 closing in New Hope, Plymouth overnight beginning Thursday
Overnight closures along a popular stretch of Highway 169 will begin Nov. 2 and continue through the weekend.
Overnight closures along a popular stretch of Highway 169 will begin Nov. 2 and continue through the weekend.
Highway 65 in Blaine closing again this weekend for construction
A heavily traveled route between Spring Lake Park and East Bethel will see its final closure of the year in Blaine due to construction this weekend.
A heavily traveled route between Spring Lake Park and East Bethel will see its final closure of the year in Blaine due to construction this weekend.
I-35W to close in Minneapolis, Roseville beginning Oct. 13
MnDOT will close the stretch of highway between Minneapolis and Roseville to allow construction crews to make bridge repairs, repair pavement, remove graffiti and repair guardrails.
MnDOT will close the stretch of highway between Minneapolis and Roseville to allow construction crews to make bridge repairs, repair pavement, remove graffiti and repair guardrails.
Experts question MnDOT guardrail repair speed after car falls off bridge
Several crashes along Highway 169 have prompted concerns about how quickly MnDOT is repairing guardrails on its highways.
Several crashes along Highway 169 have prompted concerns about how quickly MnDOT is repairing guardrails on its highways.
MnDOT guardrail under question after crashes
Traffic experts are questioning MnDOT?s efforts to fix a guardrail on Highway 169 in a timely manner.
Traffic experts are questioning MnDOT?s efforts to fix a guardrail on Highway 169 in a timely manner.
Highway 55 closing for 10 days starting Wednesday
A portion of Highway 55 in Golden Valley will be closing for ten days starting this week.
A portion of Highway 55 in Golden Valley will be closing for ten days starting this week.
Highway 55 in Golden Valley to close for 10 days
A portion of Highway 55 in Golden Valley will close in October, so crews can build an underpass for pedestrians and make additional safety measures.
A portion of Highway 55 in Golden Valley will close in October, so crews can build an underpass for pedestrians and make additional safety measures.
Weekend closure on SB I-35W in Minneapolis and Roseville
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is closing a portion of Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities metro starting Friday night.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is closing a portion of Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities metro starting Friday night.
Closures planned for Stone Arch Bridge
One of the most iconic landmarks in the Twin Cities is set to get a major facelift that will require a significant shutdown. MnDOT has plans for renovations on the Stone Arch Bridge starting next spring.
One of the most iconic landmarks in the Twin Cities is set to get a major facelift that will require a significant shutdown. MnDOT has plans for renovations on the Stone Arch Bridge starting next spring.
Traffic alert: Vikings and Twins games, 35W and I-94 construction closures
Fans heading to the Twins or Vikings game this weekend should schedule some extra time on the road as several closures could cause some major traffic jams.
Fans heading to the Twins or Vikings game this weekend should schedule some extra time on the road as several closures could cause some major traffic jams.
Highway 252 closing in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center this weekend
MnDOT says the closure is needed so crews can make signal system modifications at the intersection of Highway 252 and 66th Avenue, among other objectives.
MnDOT says the closure is needed so crews can make signal system modifications at the intersection of Highway 252 and 66th Avenue, among other objectives.
MnDOT will use Wireless Emergency Alerts to inform drivers of major crashes, road closures
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start using Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) to share emergency information with motorists.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start using Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) to share emergency information with motorists.
Dakota Co. intersection gets safety upgrades after crashes, complaints
After months of resident complaints and a surge in crashes, a busy township intersection in the heart of Dakota County is getting several safety enhancements.
After months of resident complaints and a surge in crashes, a busy township intersection in the heart of Dakota County is getting several safety enhancements.
MnDOT spent nearly $174M to clear highways during 'most severe winter in more than a decade'
Maintenance costs and overall weather conditions may prove this past winter was especially severe in Minnesota.
Maintenance costs and overall weather conditions may prove this past winter was especially severe in Minnesota.