Ranking Minnesota’s 2026 MNDOT ‘Name A Snowplow’ WinnersRanking Minnesota’s 2026 MNDOT ‘Name A Snowplow’ WinnersHere's how each of the 30 finalists performed, and where each winning plow names will be used.Nick CooperNick Cooper
Rices Point Access Boat Launch Faces Five Year ClosureRices Point Access Boat Launch Faces Five Year ClosureBig changes are coming to the Blatnik Bridge, and it’s not just about traffic — local boating access is on the line too.Ken HayesKen Hayes
After A Delay, Minnesota’s MNDOT Name A Snowplow Contest Announces FinalistsAfter A Delay, Minnesota’s MNDOT Name A Snowplow Contest Announces FinalistsThis year's group of finalists in Minnesota's plow-naming contest are out! Here's a look at each of them and how you can vote. Nick CooperNick Cooper
Big I-94 Closure In Minnesota Now Ready To BeginBig I-94 Closure In Minnesota Now Ready To BeginThe temporary closure is for the $100+ million Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge replacement project in St. Paul.David DrewDavid Drew
What Happened To Minnesota’s 2026 MNDOT Name A Snowplow Contest?What Happened To Minnesota’s 2026 MNDOT Name A Snowplow Contest?Voting was initially supposed to get underway for this winter's edition of the annual contest in January. Nick CooperNick Cooper
Can The 2025-2026 MNDOT Name A Snowplow Contest Top Last Year’s?Can The 2025-2026 MNDOT Name A Snowplow Contest Top Last Year’s?Last year's crop of finalists was pretty awesome. Can we top it this winter?Nick CooperNick Cooper
MnDOT Denies Permit For Minnesota Tug Of War EventMnDOT Denies Permit For Minnesota Tug Of War EventMnDOT shuts down plans for the annual Vikings vs Packers tug of warTony HartTony Hart
Blatnik Bridge Construction Timeline – 4 to 5 Years With Only 1 Bridge In Twin PortsBlatnik Bridge Construction Timeline – 4 to 5 Years With Only 1 Bridge In Twin PortsA public meeting is being held on October 20 to discuss the updated estimate of the timeline for replacing the aging Blatnik Bridge. We'll be down to one bridge between the Twin Ports for several years.Ken HayesKen Hayes
One Week After Ribbon-Cutting, Twin Ports Interchange Still Isn’t OpenOne Week After Ribbon-Cutting, Twin Ports Interchange Still Isn’t OpenI saw the photos of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Twin Ports Interchange, so I assumed it was open for traffic. Nope. It's kind of confusing.Ken HayesKen Hayes
Believe It Or Not, This Is How Minnesota’s Roads Compare To The Rest Of The CountryBelieve It Or Not, This Is How Minnesota’s Roads Compare To The Rest Of The CountryThere's some good and not-so-good news in the latest data on Minnesota's roads.Nick CooperNick Cooper
Two Charged After Deadly Street Racing Crash in Dakota CountyTwo Charged After Deadly Street Racing Crash in Dakota CountyThe victims were in a Jeep that was split in two in a collision with a utility pole.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Four Hurt in Crash on Buckled Minnesota FreewayFour Hurt in Crash on Buckled Minnesota FreewayThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) posted a warning of the buckled interstate on its X accountTJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz