Video: Combine driver mows down traffic barrels in construction zone
The driver of a combine appeared to have ignored construction zone detour signs, driving over traffic barrels and barricades.
Driver of combine ignores signs, drives over construction barrels
Aaron Lukes of Coell, Inc. captured this video of the driver of a combine mowing down traffic barrels and barricades on Highway 212 at about 4 p.m. on June 8. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is building a "reduced conflict intersection" at Highway 212 and McLeod County Road 1.
Road construction season: Multiple Twin Cities highways closed this weekend
Minnesota’s road construction season is underway, with portions of several major Twin Cities highways being closed this weekend.
Rampant graffiti costing Minneapolis thousands of dollars each year
With the increased frequency in recent years, graffiti is something that is hard for cleanup crews to keep up with and becoming a costly headache for the City of Minneapolis and MnDOT.
Graffiti becoming a costly headache
Street art, also known as graffiti, has become a costly problem throughout Minneapolis and for the Minnesota Department of Transportation – who is often billed for cleanup.
I-494 closure announced this weekend
Those planning to commute through Mendota Heights, Eagan or Richfield on I-494 this weekend are advised to plan another route.
Impacts of road construction in Twin Cities metro area
This spring and summer, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has around 230 construction projects planned across the state. FOX 9's Hannah Flood breaks down how your travel may be impacted in the next couple of months.
Watch video: Box truck explosion on Minnesota highway
A collision from a car overshooting an onramp and into oncoming traffic caused a fiery accident that left several injured Monday afternoon.
Pot holes a plenty in Twin Cities
The annual freeze and thaw cycle of weather has created a pot hole problem around the Twin Cities.
Meet Minnesota's snowplows: Betty Whiteout, Ctrl Salt Delete, Scoop Dogg
The Minnesota Department of Transportation unveiled the state's newly named snowplows Thursday morning.
Hennepin County seeks $200 million for Blue Line extension, as Met Council scrambles to fill SWLRT funding gap
The Hennepin County Board's support for rail projects hasn't dimmed despite Southwest Light Rail's issues – and its looming new costs to county taxpayers.
MnDOT prepared with snow in the forecast for Minnesota
As Minnesota prepares for another round of winter weather in late February, Mn DOT says it's prepared to handle the snowfall.
Burnsville wrong-way crash leaves one dead
A crash early this morning on I-35W has left one dead and multiple cars wrecked.
Lawmakers advance Southwest Light Rail audit as delays mount
Lawmakers in both parties have had enough of Southwest Light Rail's cost overruns and the excuses given by the agency in charge of the project that won't open for operation until 2027.
Minnesotans rejoice! The new MnDOT plow names for 2022 are in
It’s official! The newest MnDOT plow names are in.
Potato spill causes temporary closure on I-94
A truckload of dumped potatoes created a backup Thursday morning that needed to be hashed out before drivers could continue their commute.
“Name a Snowplow” contest voting begins
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced voting is now open for the 2022 “Name a Snowplow” contest.
MnDOT conducting traffic safety audit on 30-mile stretch of Highway 7
A small memorial sits along Highway 7 where 15-year-old Daunte Moore was hit and killed four years ago. He’s one of 11 people who have died on the highway since 2016. Now, MnDOT is conducting a traffic safety audit on the roadway.
MnDOT conducting traffic safety audit on 30-mile stretch of Highway 7
A small memorial sits along Highway 7 where 15-year-old Daunte Moore was hit and killed four years ago. He’s one of 11 people who have died on the highway since 2016. Now, MnDOT is conducting a traffic safety audit on the roadway.
Friday winter storm causes messy commute in the metro
Snow, wind and cold temperatures made for a slow commute for some on Friday as a winter storm moved across the state.