Driver plows into construction barrels, sending one into worker in Oakdale
A construction worker is recovering after being hit by a flying orange barrel.
A construction worker is recovering after being hit by a flying orange barrel.
Construction worker hit by traffic barrel
A construction worker is recovering after being hit by a flying orange barrel. The worker was setting up barrels to close a lane on Highway 36 in Oakdale. The incident was captured on MnDOT video, which shows a driver plowing into the barrels, sending one of them into the worker. The Minnesota State Patrol says the worker was taken to the hospital, and is expected to recover. The driver who hit the barrels drove off. Troopers are working to identify him.
A construction worker is recovering after being hit by a flying orange barrel. The worker was setting up barrels to close a lane on Highway 36 in Oakdale. The incident was captured on MnDOT video, which shows a driver plowing into the barrels, sending one of them into the worker. The Minnesota State Patrol says the worker was taken to the hospital, and is expected to recover. The driver who hit the barrels drove off. Troopers are working to identify him.
Hwy 169 crash reopens old wounds for MN family
The recent crash on Highway 169 that killed Cristina Restrepo is hitting too close to home for one Minnesota family who lost a loved one in 2017 under similar circumstances in the same area.
The recent crash on Highway 169 that killed Cristina Restrepo is hitting too close to home for one Minnesota family who lost a loved one in 2017 under similar circumstances in the same area.
Coon Rapids police investigating fatal crash involving stolen vehicle
A person has died after the stolen vehicle they were driving went off the road, struck a tree, and caught fire in Coon Rapids early Sunday morning, authorities said.
A person has died after the stolen vehicle they were driving went off the road, struck a tree, and caught fire in Coon Rapids early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Benton County crash leaves one dead, one in jail
Authorities in Benton County say one person is dead and another is in jail following a crash involving a pedestrian and a suspected drunk driver.
Authorities in Benton County say one person is dead and another is in jail following a crash involving a pedestrian and a suspected drunk driver.
I-94 'use of force' incident: Raw scene video
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating what they are calling a "use of force incident" on Interstate 94 near 42nd Avenue North. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. Monday morning when the State Patrol pulled someone over. Video from traffic cameras in the area shows the motorist driving off and a short chase ensuing, but there is no video yet as to what happened after. Later, the car is seen pinned against a concrete barrier by a Minnesota State Patrol car.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating what they are calling a "use of force incident" on Interstate 94 near 42nd Avenue North. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. Monday morning when the State Patrol pulled someone over. Video from traffic cameras in the area shows the motorist driving off and a short chase ensuing, but there is no video yet as to what happened after. Later, the car is seen pinned against a concrete barrier by a Minnesota State Patrol car.
'Use of force' incident on I-94
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating what they are calling a "use of force incident" on Interstate 94 near 42nd Avenue North. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. Monday morning when the State Patrol pulled someone over. Video from traffic cameras in the area shows the motorist driving off and a short chase ensuing, but there is no video yet as to what happened after. Later, the car is seen pinned against a concrete barrier by a Minnesota State Patrol car.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating what they are calling a "use of force incident" on Interstate 94 near 42nd Avenue North. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. Monday morning when the State Patrol pulled someone over. Video from traffic cameras in the area shows the motorist driving off and a short chase ensuing, but there is no video yet as to what happened after. Later, the car is seen pinned against a concrete barrier by a Minnesota State Patrol car.
Box truck involved in crash along Hwy 169
A crash along Highway 169 in Plymouth, Minnesota shuts down southbound lanes for part of the evening.
A crash along Highway 169 in Plymouth, Minnesota shuts down southbound lanes for part of the evening.
Woman killed in southeastern Minnesota crash
A 64-year-old woman was killed in a southeastern Minnesota crash Saturday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A 64-year-old woman was killed in a southeastern Minnesota crash Saturday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in northern Minnesota
A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday in a crash with an SUV in Itasca County, the Minnesota State Patrol says.
A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday in a crash with an SUV in Itasca County, the Minnesota State Patrol says.
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.
Man falls out of car, sustains injuries in Kandiyohi County
Early Friday a passenger was reported to have fallen out of a moving car and taken to the hospital.
Early Friday a passenger was reported to have fallen out of a moving car and taken to the hospital.
Pedestrian hurt after being struck by semi-truck driver in Bloomington
A 25-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after behind hit by a semi-truck driver in Bloomington on Monday, July 24.
A 25-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after behind hit by a semi-truck driver in Bloomington on Monday, July 24.
Elderly man hospitalized after hay wagon crash in Pine County
A 75-year-old man riding on a hay wagon was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition following a crash in Pine County on Monday.
A 75-year-old man riding on a hay wagon was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition following a crash in Pine County on Monday.
Squad car catches fire after crash in Crow Wing County
A police squad car in Crow Wing County is a total loss after catching fire following a crash.
A police squad car in Crow Wing County is a total loss after catching fire following a crash.
Ogilvie bus races crash leaves teen injured
The school bus races are a popular attraction once a year in Ogilvie, but this past weekend’s races came to a screeching halt when one of the buses tumbled into an employee at the Kanabec County raceway.
The school bus races are a popular attraction once a year in Ogilvie, but this past weekend’s races came to a screeching halt when one of the buses tumbled into an employee at the Kanabec County raceway.
School bus race crash causes injuries to teen
The Kanabec County Fair yearly features school bus races, but on Saturday a crash led to several injuries for one teen employee.
The Kanabec County Fair yearly features school bus races, but on Saturday a crash led to several injuries for one teen employee.
Teen killed, 15-year-old driver hurt in Stearns County crash
A teenager was killed and another was hurt in a crash in Stearns County on Friday, authorities said.
A teenager was killed and another was hurt in a crash in Stearns County on Friday, authorities said.
Man dies after ATV crash in northern Minnesota
A man was found dead after an ATV crash in Carlton County on Wednesday.
A man was found dead after an ATV crash in Carlton County on Wednesday.
Train carrying hazardous materials derails in St. Louis County
A Canadian National Railway train carrying hazardous material derailed in northern Minnesota Monday night.
A Canadian National Railway train carrying hazardous material derailed in northern Minnesota Monday night.