Minnesota driver, motorcyclist killed in separate crashes Friday

A motorcyclist in Washington County and a driver in Kittson County were killed in separate crashes on Friday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. 

I-35 southbound near Lakeville closed due to crash

A portion of I-35 southbound near Lakeville closed Friday morning due to a serious crash and is causing a heavy traffic jam in the area.  

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.

Erratic driver leads troopers on chase in Ramsey County

An erratic driver, who went off the road and crashed into a barrier, led troopers and deputies on a short chase along Highway 36 in Ramsey County Wednesday afternoon.

Erratic driver leads MN troopers on chase
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An erratic driver on Highway 36 in Ramsey County led troopers on a short chase that ended with a crash Wednesday evening.

1,140 arrested in Labor Day weekend DWI enforcement; highest BAC was 0.44

More than 1,000 people were arrested for impaired driving during the statewide Labor Day DWI crackdown, with several people having a blood-alcohol content more than double the legal limit.

Hwy 55 in Plymouth reopens after deadly crash

A deadly wreck snarled traffic on Highway 55 in Plymouth, Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon.

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. 

Expect weekend traffic from Twin Cities road closures
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Fans attending Twins or Vikings games this weekend, or those just enjoying the Twin Cities, should plan for extra travel time due to road closures for construction projects.

Drivers dodge mattress in the road
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Drivers swerved Thursday to avoid what appears to be a mattress that ended up in the roadway along Highway 77 in Eagan. The bed was eventually moved to the side of the road by a law enforcement officer.

Fire burns at construction site off I-494
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A power line down caused a fire at a construction site near I-494 and East Bush Lake Road in Bloomington on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. Both directions of I-494 were closed due to the wire being down in the highway. Xcel Energy responded to secure the power and remove the wire. The Bloomington Fire Department extinguished the fire and the highway was reopened by 8:23 a.m.

Incident closes ramps near I-694 and Highway 36 near North St. Paul

A traffic incident near Highway 36 and Interstate 694 forced on and off ramps to close for several hours Wednesday morning near North St. Paul. 

I-694 ramps closed Wednesday morning
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A traffic incident near Highway 36 and Interstate 694 forced on and off ramps to close for several hours Wednesday morning.

1 killed, 4 injured after head-on crash in Dakota County

A wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on collision near Hastings Friday evening, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. 

Lawmakers consider State Fair transit options
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With Minnesota State Fair bus lines longer than ever, Minnesota lawmakers hope to ease the burden through more public transit options next year.

Busy day of travel ahead for Labor Day weekend
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Labor Day is right around the corner and it's expected to be a very busy travel weekend this year.

After fatal crashes, MnDOT adds new signs at I-35 work zone in Faribault

After major crashes in recent weeks, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says it is adding new signs and equipment at a work zone along I-35 south of Faribault.

Protest blocks traffic out MN State Fair gates
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A protest along Snelling Avenue at the Minnesota State Fair's main gates disrupted traffic Wednesday evening for a brief period.