Traffic down statewide, but more deaths on the roads

Traffic is down about 50 percent across Minnesota while more people stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traffic deaths, however, are up this year compared to the last few years.

MnDOT unveils summer road construction projects, I-94, I-35W to see closures, delays

The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s road construction projects are going ahead as scheduled this summer, including resurfacing some busy interstates in and around the Twin Cities metro area.

Driver running red light dies in crash on Hwy. 61 in St. Paul, Minnesota

A driver died after running at red light on Highway 61 in St. Paul, Minnesota early Friday morning and crashing into another vehicle. 

MnDOT to remove trees along dangerous stretch of Hwy. 12 dubbed 'Corridor of Death'

The particularly dangerous stretch of Hwy. 12 has been nicknamed the "Corridor of Death" for the frequency of fatal crashes that occur there. Now, MnDOT is removing trees along the road to increase safety.

Engine ejected from car during crash in Champlin, Minnesota

A driver was cited after a crash in Champlin, Minnesota ended with his engine ejected from his car. Amazingly, the man was not injured.

Driver stopped for speeding 3 times within 1 hour in southern Minnesota

One speeding driver was stopped three times within one hour after reaching up to 115 mph in a 60 mph zone last weekend in southern Minnesota.

2 dead in head-on crash in Eagan, Minnesota

Two people died in head-on crash in Eagan, Minnesota early Monday morning. 

Semi crashes on Hwy. 55 in Eagan, spills diesel

A semi rolled over on Highway 55 in Eagan, Minnesota Thursday morning, spilling diesel on the road.