With 33 speed-related road deaths in Minnesota, 2021 outpacing 2020
As the temperatures warm up for the spring and summer, police are urging drivers to cool down following a deadly car crash in Burnsville Sunday killing two 22-year-olds, and injuring two 17-year-olds.
Downed wires briefly close I-35W at Burnsville Parkway
Interstate 35W was closed in Burnsville, Minnesota Tuesday night due to some downed wires.
Autonomous vehicle pilot programs coming to Minnesota in 2021, council says
Autonomous vehicle shuttle pilot programs will begin in Minnesota this year, according to a Governor’s advisory council.
Amtrak proposes routes from Twin Cities to Duluth, Eau Claire, Madison
Amtrak says it could add new routes connecting the Twin Cities to Duluth, Eau Claire, Madison and Chicago if the president’s new infrastructure proposal is passed.
Grass fire burns along I-35W in Lino Lakes, possibly started by cigarette
A grass fire burned over 100 acres along I-35W in Lino Lakes, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and the smoke from it could be seen on radar.
Police: Stolen cab leads lengthy pursuit through Minneapolis, injuring 2
A 30-year-old man is in custody after police say he stole a taxi cab and led police on a pursuit that injured two people including an officer Thursday morning in Minneapolis.
With 6 months until deadline, just 22% of Minnesotans have REAL ID
In six months, REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities, but officials say only 22 percent of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders have one.
Woodbury residents present petition to change deadly stretch of road
A community effort is underway in Woodbury to fix a road where a crash killed a 17-year-old and hurt four other teens.
Vehicle seen driving across Stone Arch Bridge prompts concern
A passenger vehicle was recently spotted on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.
Minnesota driver's license COVID-19 extensions end March 31
Time is running out if you still need to renew a driver’s license or ID card, but got an extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Railcar carrying molasses explodes in Cannon Falls, Minnesota
A railcar carrying molasses exploded in Cannon Falls, Minnesota Tuesday morning, leaving the city smelling faintly like sugar, according to reports.
Repair shops seeing shortage of catalytic converters amid increased thefts in Minnesota
More and more cars in Minnesota are now off the road because of a growing trend in thefts. Rather than stealing cars, some thieves simply stealing valuable metals off of them.
Minn. lawmakers mull school bus stop arm cameras to catch outlaw drivers
A Minnesota House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation increasing the fines to $300 for drivers who blow past school bus stop arms.
Noisy Plymouth train derailment cleanup expected to last into summer
The city of Plymouth says the cleanup effort of a derailed freight train from over the weekend is expected to continue into the summer, which is expected to include a "significant amount of noise."
Crews continue Canadian Pacific train derailment cleanup in Plymouth
A cleanup effort of a 22-car freight train derailment in Plymouth, Minnesota continued Monday.
Twin Cities hit 60 degrees for 1st time in 2021
The Twin Cities area hit 60 degrees Sunday for the first time in 2021.
MSP Airport preps for busiest travel month since beginning of pandemic
With many preparing to travel for spring break in March, officials at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are preparing for what is expected to be their busiest month since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSP Airport preps for busiest travel month since beginning of pandemic
With many preparing to travel for spring break in March, officials at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are preparing for what is expected to be their busiest month since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
As REAL ID deadline looms, DPS lays out options for Minnesotans
The state is making sure Minnesotans are on track to meet the deadline for REAL ID.