Head-on crash near Mille Lacs Lake leaves 4 dead, 1 critically injured

Four people were killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a head-on crash Wednesday evening near Mille Lacs Lake.

Crash compilation on slippery roads during freezing rain
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Freezing rain on Tuesday led to slippery roads and dozens of crashes and spinouts on Twin Cities roadways. Here's a compilation of crashes from Feb. 25, 2026.

Interstate 394 closing in both directions this weekend: What to know

More work on Interstate 394 between downtown Minneapolis and the western suburbs will close the stretch of highway completely. Here's what you need to know.

MnDOT Name a Snowplow winners announced for 2026

After tallying more than 19,000 votes, MnDOT has announced its winners for the 2025-26 Name a Snowplow contest. Click to find out who won, and where they will roam.

Freezing rain creating icy roads in metro area
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Traffic is moving slowly across the Twin Cities as multiple crashes have been reported due to icy road conditions following the freezing rain. FOX 9 traffic anchor Lauren Andrego has the latest on road conditions. 

Stretch of I-494 closing this weekend: What you need to know

A stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington and Richfield will close for the weekend as crews demolish two bridges as part of a major reconstruction project.

MnDOT's response to snowstorm: Roads cleared after chaos

Residents are recovering from a significant winter storm that hit the metro area, leaving behind more than half a foot of snow and causing a chaotic evening commute.

1 dead, 2 injured in 5-vehicle Benton Co. crash following winter storm

A St. Cloud man is dead after a crash that injured two people in Benton County after a winter storm led to heavy snowfall in the area.

Minnesota weather: Messy commute after Twin Cities' largest snowfall of season

A winter storm dumped several inches of snow across the Twin Cities metro Wednesday, and record-breaking snow in northern Minnesota. This is making for a messy morning commute Thursday. Find live updates on weather and road conditions here.

Jackknifed semi on I-94 in Rogers
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A semi-truck jackknifed on Interstate 94, between Exit 205 and Minnesota 101, in Rogers Thursday morning. This is causing a large backup.

MN winter weather whiplash: 409 crashes in Minnesota storm

A sudden winter storm took Minnesota drivers by surprise, leading to chaotic road conditions and numerous accidents.

I-494 ramp and bridge closures start Feb. 19 for reconstruction

Drivers are being told to find alternative routes as major road and ramp closures are set to begin on I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield starting Thursday morning.

MN winter storm: Road conditions and weather updates [noon]
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A winter storm is making travel difficult across Minnesota, with changing conditions throughout the state. FOX 9 traffic anchor Lauren Andrego and meteorologist Keith Marler have the latest on Wednesday. 

5 people killed in 30 car pile-up in Colorado
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Five people were killed, including three children, in a crash on a Colorado highway on Monday, authorities said. The crash happened just after 4:30 p.m. when the driver of a Toyota Matrix, which had been reported stolen about an hour earlier, lost control in the Franktown area south of Denver, the Colorado State Patrol said in a news release.

DHS vehicle involved in Mankato crash, minor injuries reported

A vehicle belonging to the Department of Homeland Security was involved in a crash Tuesday morning in Mankato, according to police.

Construction on I-394 to cause ‘significant delays’
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Drivers are less than a week away from major construction along I-394 as a project that began last summer will resume, with MnDOT telling drivers to expect “significant delays.” FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni tells you what you need to know.