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.
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."
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.
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.
Driver dies after being thrown from SUV during crash on I-94 in Minneapolis
A 47-year-old man died Wednesday morning after being thrown from a vehicle during a crash on I-94 in Minneapolis.
A 47-year-old man died Wednesday morning after being thrown from a vehicle during a crash on I-94 in Minneapolis.
State Patrol: Man standing on I-94 in Monticello struck, killed by passing pickup truck
A 23-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Interstate 94 in Monticello late Wednesday night.
A 23-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Interstate 94 in Monticello late Wednesday night.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that left a man dead late Friday night in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
MnDOT switching from MnPASS to E-ZPass, adding new express lanes
Starting in early August, MnPASS will switch to E-ZPass -- which is used to collect tolls in other states.
Starting in early August, MnPASS will switch to E-ZPass -- which is used to collect tolls in other states.
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.
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.
MnDOT prepares for major update on I-494 in south metro area
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is prepping for the Twin Cities metro area’s next major freeway upgrade: Interstate 494 through Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Richfield.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is prepping for the Twin Cities metro area’s next major freeway upgrade: Interstate 494 through Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Richfield.
I-35W closed between Hwy 62 and I-94 this weekend in Minneapolis
Both directions of I-35W between I-94 and Highway 62 will be closed this weekend in Minneapolis, according to MnDOT.
Both directions of I-35W between I-94 and Highway 62 will be closed this weekend in Minneapolis, according to MnDOT.
65% increase in speed-related deaths on Minnesota roads so far in 2021
Speed-related deaths are up 65% in 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Speed-related deaths are up 65% in 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Man who got out of car after Hwy. 36 crash hit by passing vehicle, dies
A 25-year-old man who got out of his car after crashing into a guardrail on Highway 36 in Roseville, Minnesota died this morning when he was hit by a passing car.
A 25-year-old man who got out of his car after crashing into a guardrail on Highway 36 in Roseville, Minnesota died this morning when he was hit by a passing car.
Minneapolis Downtown Council: Workforce back at 30% compared to pre-pandemic
The Minneapolis Downtown Council says, according to information gathered from downtown businesses and employers, around 30 percent of the 218,000 workers who came to Minneapolis every day, have returned to the office.
The Minneapolis Downtown Council says, according to information gathered from downtown businesses and employers, around 30 percent of the 218,000 workers who came to Minneapolis every day, have returned to the office.
Road worker dies after being hit by vehicle near Prior Lake Monday
The road worker who was hit by a vehicle near Prior Lake, Minnesota Monday afternoon has died from his injuries, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
The road worker who was hit by a vehicle near Prior Lake, Minnesota Monday afternoon has died from his injuries, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-94 in Maple Grove causing delays
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 in Maple Grove is causing backups in the area.
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 in Maple Grove is causing backups in the area.
MnDOT plans revamp of I-494 between Hwy. 77 and Hwy. 169
I-494 in the south Twin Cities metro area will receive a facelift in two years when MnDOT embarks on a massive revamp of a stretch of the interstate.
I-494 in the south Twin Cities metro area will receive a facelift in two years when MnDOT embarks on a massive revamp of a stretch of the interstate.
Man found dead in car in Savage identified as Keegan Oyugi
Update (Wednesday, 10:51 a.m.): The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified the man found in the vehicle in Savage, Minnesota Tuesday as 26-year-old Keegan Oyugi, according to the Minnestrista Police Department. The crash remains under investigation.
Update (Wednesday, 10:51 a.m.): The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified the man found in the vehicle in Savage, Minnesota Tuesday as 26-year-old Keegan Oyugi, according to the Minnestrista Police Department. The crash remains under investigation.