Minnesota's 'illegal’ CDL licenses risk federal funding: USDOT
A statement on Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that an audit found one-third of CDLs reviewed were issued illegally.
A statement on Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that an audit found one-third of CDLs reviewed were issued illegally.
Mankato PD officer injured after being hit on Highway 169 attending to spin out
A 32-year-old officer with the Mankato Police Department was injured Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle while attending to another that had spun out on Highway 169, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A 32-year-old officer with the Mankato Police Department was injured Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle while attending to another that had spun out on Highway 169, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Crashes, pileups from MN snowstorm
Here is a compilation of crashes, spinouts and pileups from the November snowstorms in Minnesota.
Here is a compilation of crashes, spinouts and pileups from the November snowstorms in Minnesota.
MN weather: Hundreds of crashes reported due to snowy roads
Several more crashes were reported Saturday night and Sunday morning after a winter storm worked its way across Minnesota.
Several more crashes were reported Saturday night and Sunday morning after a winter storm worked its way across Minnesota.
Lake Elmo crash closes eastbound lanes of Highway 36
A crash investigation has closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 36 between Interstate 694 in Pine Springs and Demontreville Trail North in Lake Elmo.
A crash investigation has closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 36 between Interstate 694 in Pine Springs and Demontreville Trail North in Lake Elmo.
Fairmont 5-vehicle crash leaves 91-year-old man critically injured
A crash left two people injured, one critically, when five vehicles collided in the northbound lanes of Highway 15 in Fairmont on Tuesday.
A crash left two people injured, one critically, when five vehicles collided in the northbound lanes of Highway 15 in Fairmont on Tuesday.
MN weather: Snowy roads lead to 472 crashes, 596 vehicles off the road
The first snowstorm of the season has led to numerous crashes on roadways in the Twin Cities metro and across Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The first snowstorm of the season has led to numerous crashes on roadways in the Twin Cities metro and across Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Minnesota snowstorm causing slippery roads; some schools closed
The first snowstorm of the season has led to school closures and slippery conditions on area roadways.
The first snowstorm of the season has led to school closures and slippery conditions on area roadways.
Some ice, slush lingers on metro roads [9 a.m. update]
FOX 9’s Bill Keller hits the road in Anoka, where some packed ice remains on the wet roadways, though overall conditions are improving.
FOX 9’s Bill Keller hits the road in Anoka, where some packed ice remains on the wet roadways, though overall conditions are improving.
Road conditions starting to improve in metro [8 a.m. update]
Road conditions in the Twin Cities metro area are slowly starting to improve as snowplow drivers are hard at work. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Road conditions in the Twin Cities metro area are slowly starting to improve as snowplow drivers are hard at work. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
MN snowstorm: Road conditions expected to improve
Now that the snow has tapered off in the Twin Cities metro, MnDOT crews will continue to clean up. MnDOT's Anne Meyer expects road conditions to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening. But be aware, there may still be slick spots on area roadways.
Now that the snow has tapered off in the Twin Cities metro, MnDOT crews will continue to clean up. MnDOT's Anne Meyer expects road conditions to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening. But be aware, there may still be slick spots on area roadways.
Slick roads for Wednesday morning commute [7 a.m. update]
Traffic is increasing on Twin Cities area roadways Wednesday morning, as overnight snow and blustery conditions have created icy conditions on the roadways. Here's the latest as of 7 a.m.
Traffic is increasing on Twin Cities area roadways Wednesday morning, as overnight snow and blustery conditions have created icy conditions on the roadways. Here's the latest as of 7 a.m.
Dozens of incidents reported on snowy MN roads [6:30 a.m. update]
Speeds are reduced, with roads covered in snow and/or ice in the Twin Cities metro for the morning commute. More than a dozen incidents are ongoing on area roadways as of 6:30 a.m.
Speeds are reduced, with roads covered in snow and/or ice in the Twin Cities metro for the morning commute. More than a dozen incidents are ongoing on area roadways as of 6:30 a.m.
Busy morning for plows clearing roads: What you need to know
MnDOT's Anne Meyer joined FOX 9 to talk about how plow crews are keeping roads clear and safe for motorists during the first snowstorm of the season.
MnDOT's Anne Meyer joined FOX 9 to talk about how plow crews are keeping roads clear and safe for motorists during the first snowstorm of the season.
MN road conditions: Jackknifed semi-truck, slow going [5:30 a.m. update]
It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some. Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some traffic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck in Woodbury. A stalled vehicle was also reported on I-94 near 169.
It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some. Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some traffic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck in Woodbury. A stalled vehicle was also reported on I-94 near 169.
Minnesota snowstorm: Snow ending Wednesday morning [5:30 a.m. update]
It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some. Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some trafic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck.
It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some. Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some trafic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck.
Minnesota road conditions [5 a.m. update]
As the snow tapers off during the morning commute, road conditions are expected to be icy for much of the day. This comes on a busy travel day, as families head out of town for Thanksgiving on Thursday.
As the snow tapers off during the morning commute, road conditions are expected to be icy for much of the day. This comes on a busy travel day, as families head out of town for Thanksgiving on Thursday.
Minnesota winter storm: 4:30 a.m. update
Take your time on the roads. After Tuesday's rain and then dropping temperatures, it's made roads icy for the Wednesday morning commute.
Take your time on the roads. After Tuesday's rain and then dropping temperatures, it's made roads icy for the Wednesday morning commute.
MN snowy road conditions update [3:15 a.m.]
The falling snow and gusty winds, which are causing blowing snow, has made travel conditions tough across much of the state early Wednesday. Twin Cities roadways have some snow on them, while northern Minnesota roadways are covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website. Meanwhile, in western Minnesota, roadways are listed as completely covered with ice, and motorists should expect blowing snow and reduced visibility.
The falling snow and gusty winds, which are causing blowing snow, has made travel conditions tough across much of the state early Wednesday. Twin Cities roadways have some snow on them, while northern Minnesota roadways are covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website. Meanwhile, in western Minnesota, roadways are listed as completely covered with ice, and motorists should expect blowing snow and reduced visibility.
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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