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.
County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.
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Authorities push for sober driving this holiday season [RAW]
Ahead of the holiday travel season, crash survivors Allan and Jacob Olson join state and local law enforcement to share their story and urge Minnesotans to plan a sober ride. Officials are also launching extra impaired-driving enforcement every weekend from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve.
Ahead of the holiday travel season, crash survivors Allan and Jacob Olson join state and local law enforcement to share their story and urge Minnesotans to plan a sober ride. Officials are also launching extra impaired-driving enforcement every weekend from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve.
Rochester woman dies in Dodge County head-on crash, child among 3 others hurt
A Rochester woman was killed and three others were hurt after a head-on crash near Dodge Center on Monday afternoon, authorities say.
A Rochester woman was killed and three others were hurt after a head-on crash near Dodge Center on Monday afternoon, authorities say.
Wright County crash leaves 2 people dead, 1 woman with life-threatening injuries
A head-on crash in Rockford Township, Wright County, left two people dead and two others injured.
A head-on crash in Rockford Township, Wright County, left two people dead and two others injured.
Fatal crash near Eyota briefly closes I-90 overpass on Friday
A fatal crash in Olmsted County outside Eyota closed Interstate 90 for a period of time on Friday.
A fatal crash in Olmsted County outside Eyota closed Interstate 90 for a period of time on Friday.
Police chase through St. Cloud State campus leads to fatal crash
A 41-year-old man is dead after a police chase through the campus of St. Cloud State University led to a fatal crash on Tuesday.
A 41-year-old man is dead after a police chase through the campus of St. Cloud State University led to a fatal crash on Tuesday.
Vigil held for St. Paul hit-and-run victim remembered by neighbors, friends
Neighbors near St Paul's Midway neighborhood held a candlelight vigil on Monday for a 30-year-old who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Neighbors near St Paul's Midway neighborhood held a candlelight vigil on Monday for a 30-year-old who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Alleged St. Paul hit-and-run driver charged with vehicular homicide
A St. Paul man has been charged with vehicular homicide after a hit-and-run that left a woman dead last week.
A St. Paul man has been charged with vehicular homicide after a hit-and-run that left a woman dead last week.
Stillwater man critically injured in Alabama, airlifted after being hit by truck
Authorities say a man from Stillwater was hit by a pickup truck when he tried to walk across a highway in Guntersville, Alabama.
Authorities say a man from Stillwater was hit by a pickup truck when he tried to walk across a highway in Guntersville, Alabama.
Wrong-way, 3-vehicle crash in Bloomington leaves woman dead
Authorities are investigating a wrong-way crash on Highway 169 in Bloomington that left a woman dead.
Authorities are investigating a wrong-way crash on Highway 169 in Bloomington that left a woman dead.
St. Paul crash leaves man dead, Tesla driver charged with vehicular homicide
A man is facing criminal vehicular homicide charges after authorities say he crashed a Tesla into a victim's Toyota RAV4 at 100 mph.
A man is facing criminal vehicular homicide charges after authorities say he crashed a Tesla into a victim's Toyota RAV4 at 100 mph.
Boy, 15, dies 9 days after St. Cloud crash
A 15-year-old boy has died from injuries nine days after a two-vehicle crash in St. Cloud, according to police.
A 15-year-old boy has died from injuries nine days after a two-vehicle crash in St. Cloud, according to police.
Brainerd man killed after striking tree in Crow Wing County
A Brainerd man was killed after striking a tree with his vehicle Friday evening in Crow Wing County.
A Brainerd man was killed after striking a tree with his vehicle Friday evening in Crow Wing County.
Chisago City tragedy: teen crash leaves community reeling
A community is mourning after a tragic crash in Chisago City took the lives of two teenagers.
A community is mourning after a tragic crash in Chisago City took the lives of two teenagers.
Simon: Government shutdown won't impact Election Day
Secretary of State Steve Simon assures voters that the ongoing federal shutdown will have minimal effects on the state's elections. Residents will be voting on a range of races, including school board and state senate positions, highlighting the importance of local governance. Voter resources available online.
Secretary of State Steve Simon assures voters that the ongoing federal shutdown will have minimal effects on the state's elections. Residents will be voting on a range of races, including school board and state senate positions, highlighting the importance of local governance. Voter resources available online.
160+ MPH motorcycle chase ends with arrest of man in Blue Earth Co.
A motorcycle chase that reached speeds rarely seen outside of movies ended with the arrest of a man in rural Blue Earth County.
A motorcycle chase that reached speeds rarely seen outside of movies ended with the arrest of a man in rural Blue Earth County.
Chisago City crash leaves 2 teens dead, 3 other teens injured
Two teen boys are dead after a head-on crash in Chisago City that left three other teens injured. Alcohol was found at the scene and investigators believe it could have been a factor in the crash.
Two teen boys are dead after a head-on crash in Chisago City that left three other teens injured. Alcohol was found at the scene and investigators believe it could have been a factor in the crash.
Major backup on I-35W after crash in Burnsville
Northbound lanes of I-35W were shutdown Tuesday morning after a crash. This is causing major backups. Here's the latest as of 6:55 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2025.
Northbound lanes of I-35W were shutdown Tuesday morning after a crash. This is causing major backups. Here's the latest as of 6:55 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2025.
Same-day driver's license program discontinued after reported issues
The program caused problems for some Minnesotans who were accused of carrying fake IDs after trying to use them.
The program caused problems for some Minnesotans who were accused of carrying fake IDs after trying to use them.
St. Cloud man dies in head-on crash near Foley
A head-on crash between two pick-up trucks left a man dead and two others hospitalized.
A head-on crash between two pick-up trucks left a man dead and two others hospitalized.