Minnesota DPS updates traffic stop guidelines 4 years to day after Philando Castile was killed by police
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety updated the state's driver's manual Monday with additional information on what to do if you are pulled over by police while in possession of a weapon. The announcement comes four years to the day after Philando Castile was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights after informing the officer he was legally carrying a firearm.
Driver dead after car hits tree, catches fire in East Bethel Sunday night
A man is dead after a crash in East Bethel, Minnesota Sunday night.
Troopers see 149% increase in drivers going over 100 mph throughout Minnesota
The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down after troopers reported a 149% increase in drivers going over 100mph from April 1 to May 21.
Survey: Highway construction jobs increasing, but more dangerous
Highway construction jobs are increasing nationwide, but a new survey shows those work zones are increasingly dangerous for those workers.
Alcohol believed to be factor in deadly crash on I-94 in Minneapolis
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on I-94 in Minneapolis involving a drunk driver.
Man, 70, dies after driving onto flooded road near Baldwin, Wisconsin Monday morning
A driver died near Baldwin, Wisconsin early Monday morning after driving onto a flooded road following heavy rains that dropped nearly 9 inches on the area overnight.
DVS sends 'don’t worry' letters to Minnesotans waiting for new tabs
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division is emailing verification letters to anyone who has reported a delay to use as proof of registration renewal until their tabs arrive.
Crane falls over at I-35W construction site onto closed northbound lanes
A crane completing construction Wednesday morning along I-35W near 42nd Street in south Minneapolis toppled over onto the closed northbound lanes, according to Minnesota Department of Transportation officials.
Medical Examiner: 21-year-old drove wrong way on I-35W, resulting in crash that killed 4
The four people who died in a wrong-way crash on I-35W in Richfield, Minnesota Saturday night have been identified as two Sioux Falls, South Dakota residents, a Lakeville, Minnesota resident and a St. Paul resident.
Goldendoodle found after going missing in crash on Hwy 169 in Shakopee, Minnesota
Update (10:51 a.m. Tuesday): Shakopee police say the Goldendoodle was found.
MnDOT closing I-94, I-35W, I-35E, I-394, and Hwy 55 in Twin Cities overnight due to riots
After protesters stormed onto highways in Minneapolis on Friday, MnDOT is shutting down several major highways in Minneapolis and St. Paul for the night in anticipation for more unrest.
Protest disrupts traffic on I-35W at University Ave in Minneapolis
Protesters are now on I-35W at University Avenue in Minneapolis. The demonstration is in response the death of George Floyd.
Deadliest Memorial Day weekend on Minnesota roads since 2010, officials say
Authorities say this was the deadliest Memorial Day weekend on Minnesota roads in 10 years.
Police investigating after shots fired following road rage incident in Richfield, Minnesota
Police are investigating after a road rage incident led to shots fired in Richfield, Minnesota. No one was injured.
1 killed, 4 injured in wrong-way crash on Hwy. 169 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
A driver was killed and four people were injured in a wrong-way crash on Highway 169 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota early Wednesday morning.
Wisconsin teens can waive road tests to get driver's license amid COVID-19 pandemic
With DMV in-person services suspended amid the COVID-19 pandemic, teenagers in Wisconsin will soon be allowed to get their driver’s license without having to take the road test.
I-35W to be closed nightly from Hwy. 62 to I-94 next week
Road construction season is upon us, with more closures coming to Interstate 35 in Minneapolis this weekend and next week.
Why fatal crashes are up in Minnesota despite a sharp decrease in traffic
Despite traffic volumes decreasing by as much as half on Minnesota roads, the Minnesota State Patrol says fatalities are up due to a huge uptick in speeding.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-494 at Hwy. 7 in Minnetonka, Minnesota
A motorcycle driver died when he crashed on Interstate 494 at Highway 7 in Minnetonka, Minnesota Tuesday morning.
Decreased traffic allows MnDOT road construction crews to close more lanes
The decreased traffic throughout the Twin Cities metro area due to the stay-at-home is having an impact on road construction projects.