Street fair celebrates end to I-35W construction project in Minneapolis

For many, the idea of throwing a party to mark the end of road construction might seem a little odd. But when the end of that road construction is four years in the making, on one of Minnesota’s busiest roads, people come to the party.

1 dead, 2 injured in Maple Grove crash

Police are investigating a crash that left one person dead and two others injured early Sunday morning in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Minnesota just had deadliest 3-month stretch on roads in decade

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is warning of an “ongoing traffic safety crisis” after increased deaths on the roads compared to 2020.

I-35W reopens after massive 4-year road construction project ends

For four long years, hundreds of thousands of motorists have had to navigate construction, congestion and traffic cones every day as the massive 35W at I-94 project dragged on.

Minneapolis police to curb stops for minor traffic violators

Minneapolis police will no longer stop motorists for minor traffic violations, such as expired tabs or an air freshener hanging from their rearview mirror, according to a new policy change.

'Having a bad day' among Minnesota drivers' excuses for speeding, DPS reports

Drivers have some far-fetched excuses for speeding, and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety recently shared some of the top excuses law enforcement officers have heard this year, including "having a bad day." 

17-year-old driver dies after crashing SUV on I-494 in Mendota Heights

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash on Interstate 494 in Mendota Heights that left a 17-year-old girl dead early Thursday morning. 

Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people

A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.

State Patrol involved in Sandstone crash on I-35 overpass

At least one person was injured in a crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol squad and a pickup truck on an Interstate 35 overpass in Sandstone.

Motorcycle driver killed in crash with semi on I-94 in Stearns County

A 54-year-old Brooklyn Park man died when his motorcycle collided with a semi-trailer on Interstate 94 in Stearns County late Sunday night. 

Motorcyclist dies in crash on Highway 252 in Brooklyn Park

Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that left a man dead late Friday night in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Semi rollover, grain spill closes Hwy. 169 ramp to I-494

A semi hauling grain rolled over and spilled its load onto the northbound Highway 169 ramp to eastbound Interstate 494 in Bloomington early Tuesday morning.