2 Teens Dead, 3 Hurt In Crash After Bonfire Party; 14-Year-Old Was A Driver, Police Say Alcohol Found

Investigators are probing how a 14-year-old ended up behind the wheel and whether alcohol played a role.

MnDOT ‘Mega Maintenance’ Project To Shut Down Eastbound I-694 This Weekend

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close the eastbound interstate for "intensive maintenance activities."

Scam Text Claims Minnesotans Owe Traffic Ticket, Threatens Suspension

Authorities say the text is fake and warn residents not to click the link or send payment.

Air Force Blames Tower In B-52 Near Miss With Flight From Minneapolis

The FAA is investigating after a Delta flight from Minneapolis had to swerve during the B-52’s state fair flyover.

You’ve Probably Done This Behind The Wheel, But It’s Illegal In Minnesota

A recent court ruling on a traffic violation in California might not apply here, but the warning does.

Scammers Target Minnesota Drivers With Scary Text That Looks Real — But Isn’t

State officials are warning Minnesotans not to fall for a new scam involving fake text messages.

New MN Law Will Change Who Can Drive This Kind Of Car

New rules kick in on July 1. Here’s who can legally tint their windows darker, and how.

Why I-494 Will Be Completely Shut Down In Bloomington

The Interstate 494 closure is part of a larger MnDOT project to add E-ZPass lanes and rebuild key interchanges.

MnDOT Postpones I-494 Shutdown: New Closure Dates Announced

A major closure on Interstate 494 through Inver Grove Heights has been postponed, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Weekend Shutdown: I-494 Closing Both Ways In Twin Cities Suburbs

Heads up, east Twin Cities metro drivers: Major weekend traffic disruption ahead.

Speeders Are More Likely To Get Caught In MN Now, Officials Warn

Troopers, deputies, and officers will be watching not only for speeders but also for seat belt violations, distracted driving, and more.

MN Trooper Crashes Responding To Wrong-Way Driver; Child Critical

A trooper was heading to a wrong-way crash when he collided with one of the vehicles involved, authorities said.

MN Bridge At High Risk Of Collapse If Hit By Ship, New Study Shows

The study, sparked by the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, ranks the vulnerability of the nation’s bridges.

Drunk MN Driver Causes Head-On Crash Killing Texas Woman: Police

Alcohol was a factor in a fatal crash Thursday evening on Highway 75 in Clay County, Minnesota, authorities said.

Crash Closes Stretch Of Interstate 35 South Of Twin Cities Friday Morning

If you're commuting south of the Twin Cities Friday morning, you may run into delays due to a crash.

8-Year-Old Girl Killed In Head-On Crash In Rochester

An 8-year-old girl was killed and three others were seriously injured in a head-on collision in Rochester last week.

2 Kids, 2 Adults Killed In 5-Car Construction Zone Crash In MN

​Two 9-year-olds and two adults were killed in a five-car crash that happened in a construction zone in northern Minnesota Wednesday.

MN Teens Killed, Injured After Driver Speeds On Highway: State Patrol

Two Minnesota teens were killed and a third is fighting for his life after a single-car crash on Saturday.

Reconstruction Of Minneapolis' Hennepin Avenue Placing Some Uptown Businesses In Peril

Since construction began, business owner Mikaela Harrod says sales have dropped 60%.

I-494 In Southeast Metro Reopens After Semi Spills Load

A stretch of highway in the southeast metro has reopened after crews cleared debris spilled by a semi truck.

Graduating Teen Killed, Trooper Among 6 Others Injured In MN Crash

"Instead of planning Olivia’s graduation party...Steph and Carlos are left picking up the pieces of this tragedy," a GoFundMe Page reads.

After Baltimore Bridge Collapse, A Question: How Safe Are MN Bridges?

The Baltimore tragedy reminds Minnesotans of the 2007 Interstate 35W bridge collapse that left 13 people dead and 145 injured.

MN Home To Nation's Best Roads: Consumer Affairs

A new Consumer Affairs analysis ranked Minnesota’s roads the best in the nation.

Deadly Afton Plane Crash: 2 Victims Identified

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two men killed in a plane crash in Afton on Saturday.

WCCO Rides The Light Rail With Metro Transit Leaders Amid Safety Concerns

Just a month into the new year, Metro Transit leaders said they've made several changes, with more to come to improve rider safety.

3 Dead In Head-On Crash In Northern MN; 2 From Twin Cities Metro

Two men killed were from the Twin Cities metro area. All six involved in the crash were in their 20s.

Federal Crackdown On Funny Traffic Signs Won't Stop MnDOT

“We believe these messages are an important part of improving the culture of traffic safety in Minnesota," the agency said.

Henderson Embarks On Two Years Of Road Work To Fix Flood-Prone Highway 19

A Minnesota city victimized by flooding every year is set to make some permanent changes.

I-35W Will Close Between Hwy 280 And I-94 This Weekend For Maintenance

Starting Friday, southbound Interstate 35W in Minneapolis and Roseville will close for bridge, pavement and guardrail repair.

MnDOT Installs Message Signs, Rumble Strips Along I-35 Near Faribault Following Deadly Summer

Motorists will see them ahead of the construction zone as an extra reminder for slowing or stopped traffic and the approaching work zone.

MN Democrat Pleads Guilty To DWI

Rep. Dan Wolgamott — a third-term Democrat from St. Cloud — was cited in Kanabec County following his July traffic stop and arrest.

Minnesota Among Top 10 States With Safest Roads In Country, Study Says

Minnesota was ranked between Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Metro Transit Looks To Expand MICRO Buses In North Minneapolis

Metro Transit wants to expand a pilot program that improves the mobility of seniors and those with physical challenges.

Metro Transit Waives Fares On Routes 32, Along Lowry Avenue, And 62, Along Rice Street

Metro Transit is waiving the fare on two popular routes through the end of December 2024.

Metro Transit To Extend Service After Taylor Swift Shows; Minneapolis Warns 'Plan Ahead' Amid Pride Events

Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend Swift's concerts, Twin Cities Pride events and the Kiwanis International Convention.

Swiftie Fury Builds As Metro Transit Won't Extend Service After Minneapolis Taylor Swift Show

Thousands of fans say they were counting on public transportation to get them downtown and back next weekend.

New Daily Train Line Between Twin Cities And Duluth Is Set For Construction

It's estimated the line will be ready for service in about four or five years.

Work Begins Tuesday On MnDOT's Massive, Multiyear I-494 Construction Project

The $377 million project is expected to be complete by fall 2026.

21-Year-Old MMA Fighter Killed In Moorhead, MN Crash

Shalie Dawn Lipp was not wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash, authorities said.

MnROAD's Quest To Make Minnesota Roads Pothole Proof

In Minneapolis, crews have used around 2,000 tons of hot mix to patch up streets throughout the city.