Head-on collision in Independence leaves 1 man dead, another seriously injured
A man was killed, and another was seriously injured in a head-on collision in Independence, Minn. Friday night.
Kayakers cross flooded Minnesota road: 'So Minnesotan'
An officer with West Hennepin Public Safety captured a video of kayakers crossing a flooded roadway in Minnetrista, Minnesota, on Tuesday evening.
Highway 12 in Independence reopens with upgraded safety features
A stretch of highway in the western suburbs that has become known as the "corridor of death" is reopening after undergoing several safety improvements.
Ribbon-cutting for Highway 12 safety improvements
The Highway 12 Safety Coalition will hold a ribbon cutting to recognize the completion of two years of highway construction safety improvements that have included two roundabouts, an extension of a center median divider, and the construction of a bridge overpass which realigns Hennepin County Road 92 where it intersects with U.S. Highway 12 in the City of Independence.
Ukrainian Independence Day marks 6-month anniversary of Russia invasion
Wednesday marks Ukrainian Independence Day and the holiday has a new meaning against the backdrop of war. It's also the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Paralyzed hockey player Jack Jablonski shares exciting recovery news
A new device is helping Jack Jablonski, who was paralyzed by a hockey injury, take another step towards independence.
Construction to improve safety along Hwy 12 between Orono and Independence wraps up
After years of calls from the community, and months of construction, a section of Highway 12 is now much, much safer, officials say.
Construction to improve safety along Hwy 12 between Orono and Independence wraps up
The section of the highway that closed in May, between County Road 6 in Orono and County Road 92 near Independence, is now set to re-open to traffic Thursday evening as major changes are now complete.
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.