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.
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
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.
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.
ATV driver killed after hitting deer in western Wisconsin
A 54-year-old man died on Tuesday after hitting a deer while driving an ATV in western Wisconsin.
A 54-year-old man died on Tuesday after hitting a deer while driving an ATV in western Wisconsin.
Drivers dodge mattress in the road
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.
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
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.
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.
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
A traffic incident near Highway 36 and Interstate 694 forced on and off ramps to close for several hours Wednesday morning.
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.
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
With Minnesota State Fair bus lines longer than ever, Minnesota lawmakers hope to ease the burden through more public transit options next year.
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
Labor Day is right around the corner and it's expected to be a very busy travel weekend this year.
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.
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
A protest along Snelling Avenue at the Minnesota State Fair's main gates disrupted traffic Wednesday evening for a brief period.
A protest along Snelling Avenue at the Minnesota State Fair's main gates disrupted traffic Wednesday evening for a brief period.
New Minnesota, Ontario port of entry construction contract awarded
A Native American-owned business has been awarded a contract to help construct a port of entry linking Grand Portage, Minnesota, with Neebing, Ontario.
A Native American-owned business has been awarded a contract to help construct a port of entry linking Grand Portage, Minnesota, with Neebing, Ontario.
Iowa couple killed in I-35 crash south of Faribault
An Iowa couple was killed Friday during a crash along I-35, just south of Faribault, Minnesota.
An Iowa couple was killed Friday during a crash along I-35, just south of Faribault, Minnesota.
Highway 252 closing in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center this weekend
MnDOT says the closure is needed so crews can make signal system modifications at the intersection of Highway 252 and 66th Avenue, among other objectives.
MnDOT says the closure is needed so crews can make signal system modifications at the intersection of Highway 252 and 66th Avenue, among other objectives.
Getting to the Minnesota State Fair
As people travel to the state fairgrounds for the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together, it?s drastically different from last year?s traffic jam.
As people travel to the state fairgrounds for the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together, it?s drastically different from last year?s traffic jam.
Pedestrian hit, killed on I-94 exit ramp in Maple Grove
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a motorist and killed on a Maple Grove freeway exit ramp early Thursday morning.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a motorist and killed on a Maple Grove freeway exit ramp early Thursday morning.
Gustavus hockey player killed in crash ‘came to the rink with a smile’
Jori Jones' smile lit up the rink. On Sunday, the 19-year-old was showing off her infectious personality during a team bonding activity with her teammates from Gustavus Adolphus College. She was killed in a crash while on the way back from South Dakota.
Jori Jones' smile lit up the rink. On Sunday, the 19-year-old was showing off her infectious personality during a team bonding activity with her teammates from Gustavus Adolphus College. She was killed in a crash while on the way back from South Dakota.
Teen motorcyclist killed in Bemidji crash
A 19-year-old motorcyclist in Bemidji was killed in a crash late Tuesday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist in Bemidji was killed in a crash late Tuesday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Minnesota State Fair transportation options: What you need to know
With the Minnesota State Fair just around the corner, now is the time to start planning your transportation, and there are plenty of ways to get there.
With the Minnesota State Fair just around the corner, now is the time to start planning your transportation, and there are plenty of ways to get there.