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Left-turning drivers with green arrows have right of way when making U-turns
But AAA official recommends asking yourself: "Is it legal, is it safe, is it worth it?"
'Stock up on the bug spray': Rain brings mosquitos out in force across Twin Cities area
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District will be out all weekend with helicopters trying to suppress the numbers.
Here are the best times to beat traffic during busy Memorial Day weekend travel
Holiday weekend travel is expected to break records, according to AAA. Gas prices will be the lowest since 2021.
There are now fewer hours to park your vehicle at Minneapolis' Bde Maka Ska
The new hours, effective Thursday, come as the Park Board tries to address safety issues around the lake.
Dirty bong water to be decriminalized in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign the public safety bill, which has a clause that prevents fluids left in bongs and water pipes from being considered when authorities charge people with drug offenses.
Star Tribune reporter and veteran Twin Cities journalist Burl Gilyard dies at 58
Described as a "laconic and funny writer," Gilyard died of complications from a progressive neuromuscular disease known as adrenomyeloneuropathy.
Motorists who are flashing hazard lights, then stopping in traffic have other drivers fuming
Drive readers mostly vent about the practice but also wonder if it is legal.
Thousands without power after tornadoes, powerful storms hit Minnesota
Wildfire-battered area in northeastern Minnesota got rain but also wind.
Stillwater prison is closing. Here's a look at facility by the numbers.
The men's prison will be fully closed by June 30, 2029.
Embattled Northstar line will lease out extra trains to Amtrak, Texas
The Met Council said lending the excess equipment will not hurt current Northstar service.
Identity of woman fatally shot in Robbinsdale park released
Police have not made any arrests in connection with the shooting May 4 in Sanborn Park.
Parts of two heavily traveled metro highways close this weekend
MnDOT will take down two bridges and put thousands of drivers on detour.
Winds could complicate northern Minnesota wildfires. Here's what you need to know.
The Camp House fire near Brimson, Minn., has destroyed 146 structures, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said.
Woman dies a week after being shot in Robbinsdale park
Police are still looking for suspects in connection with the May 4 shooting in Sanborn Park.
Meteorologist Wren Clair lands new job at KARE TV
Clair left KSTP in February. She had worked at the station since 2018.
Truck drivers to motorists: Stay out of the 'No Zone'
American Trucking Associations brought its "Share the Road" tour to Minnesota high school students last week to teach aspiring drivers how to be safe around trucks.
Capacity issues at AAU basketball tourney draw police to Eden Prairie High School
Battle at the Lakes tournament games on Saturday and Sunday at Eden Prairie were called off.
Police seeking suspects in shooting of 18-year-old man during fight in Apple Valley park
The fight involving a group of people is believed to have proceeded gunfire early Saturday in Kelley Park.
Neil the Polar Bear isn't sick. He's just getting old, Como Zoo says in response to TikTok claims
At 29, Neil is simply showing signs of aging, the zoo says. But he's happy and healthy as he enters his golden years.
Minnesota wildfire risk called 'critical' as weather service issues watch
Dry fuel, record high temperatures and low humidity are raising the risk, and the state has brought in extra firefighting resources.
Man who escaped from Minnesota Sex Offender Program in St. Peter is caught
Beau-Jacob Edward Zimmer was captured just after 7 a.m., the St. Peter Police Department said.
Starting today, you'll need a Real ID to fly or face additional screening by TSA
Passports, passport and Global Entry cards, and tribal and military IDs can be used as acceptable identification.
14-year-old boy fatally shot in downtown Minneapolis
A fight may have led to the shooting just after 9 p.m. Monday near the Federal Reserve Bank.
Two seriously hurt after shooting in Robbinsdale park; suspects still at large
Police arrived at a "chaotic scene" in Sanborn Park about 9:20 p.m. Sunday.
Law enforcement cracking down on dangerous driving during summer-long campaign
Officers and deputies will be looking for speeders, distracted and impaired drivers and motorists not wearing seat belts through Sept. 2
Man arrested in woman's death at home in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood
An uninjured 2-year-old girl also was found in the home.
MnDOT caught between Trump's war on 'woke' and community concerns
The agency is trying to figure out how to move forward as it evaluates construction projects in the light of new executive orders from the Trump administration.
Five killed in Minneapolis shootings; one believed 'targeted,' another retaliatory
Two women hit by gunfire were 20-year-old twins, and one did not survive, their aunt told the Star Tribune.
'Merging conflict' triggers deadly 7-vehicle crash on Twin Cities interstate, patrol says
Three semis were caught up in the collision, which closed one side of I-35W for hours.
Twin Cities tornado watch ends early on Monday night
A tornado watch covering the Twin Cities area was meant to last until 11 p.m., but it was canceled before 7 p.m.
Twin Cities at risk of severe weather with possible hail and tornadoes Monday
The National Weather Service and several cities are asking residents to have a plan for taking shelter.
Car-sharing in Twin Cities hit record high in 2024
The Evie electric car network will expand in four St. Paul neighborhoods this year.
I-35W to be closed Friday night through Monday in Bloomington, Burnsville
Fans from south of Minneapolis heading to this weekend's sporting events will have to find an alternate route.
Cougar killed on I-394 will soon get a second life as part of exhibit
Taxidermist Meadow Jean Kouffeld put the big cat back together. It was one of the most challenging pieces she has ever done.
Police: 17-year-old driver who fatally hit pedestrian may have been on the phone
The incident on happened Sunday on St. Paul's East Side.
One hurt as teen driver mistakes gas pedal for brake and crashes into house in Robbinsdale
A woman riding in the vehicle told police she let the 13-year-old boy drive through the neighborhood.
Minnesota Catholics mourn Pope Francis and his 'gospel of mercy'
At an afternoon Cathedral mass led by Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Francis was remembered for his commitment to social justice and forgiveness.
'War on Cars' podcast hosts will be live at Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis
Hosts Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon will be in the Twin Cities Thursday.
Fire destroys at least 10 structures on Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds
One firefighter suffered a minor injury. Officials said the fire was difficult to fight due to a lack of water.
Suspected lightning strike sparks steeple fire at historic St. Paul church
A video posted by the St. Paul Fire Department showed flames shooting from Trinity Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Intruder with gun arrested outside UnitedHealthcare campus in Minnetonka
Authorities say there is no evidence to suggest the person had a grievance against the company.
Despite improvement, distracted driving is still a 'big problem,' Minnesota officials say
In other news, survey opens to collect feedback on plans to convert the Northstar rail line to bus service.
Drivers feel the pinch as I-94 construction rattles commutes and spills traffic onto city streets
Gridlock has been common on Franklin Avenue, Lake Street, University Avenue and Marshall Avenue as drivers try to take detours.
Reptiles, birds, a capybara and more animals from shuttered Seaquest Roseville have found new homes
Facilities in the Twin Cities and Duluth took in hundreds of mammals, reptiles and birds.
Man accused of stealing 27 guns from a Minneapolis UPS facility is arrested
The suspect was booked into the Hennepin County jail and released.
St. Paul condemns, shuts down troubled downtown parking ramp
The Capital City Plaza ramp was owned by Madison Equities, the same company that walked away from the Alliance Bank Center in March.
Minnesota's blackout license plates have been a huge hit. Here's who is buying them.
People between 45 and 54, who drive luxury cars or live in fast-growing cities in northwestern Hennepin County were the top buyers.
Shared e-bikes and scooters return to Minneapolis and could be on the streets all year
With more electric scooters and bikes available this season, the city could see record ridership this year.
Bridge and trail work will bring summer-long detours for bicyclists, pedestrians in Minneapolis
The Plymouth Avenue and Stone Arch bridges and Bridge No. 9 will be closed as the spring riding season begins.
Major traffic disruptions are coming as I-94 bridge work begins in Minneapolis
The work beginning with a weekend closure of eastbound I-94 near the Mississippi River and University of Minnesota is one of 180 projects MnDOT will carry out this season.
Reward offered for return of life-size bull statue stolen in Edina
Eduardo was taken last weekend from outside the District Edina.
Man stabbed to death on St. Paul's East Side is identified
The victim of the city's second homicide of the year was found outside a residence near Harding High School, police said.
Mosquitoes may reach five-year high this summer in Twin Cities area
A Metropolitan Mosquito Control District model predicts a midsummer surge after a slow start.
April Fools' Day storm to bring half foot of snow or more to parts of Minnesota
Winter storm warnings are in effect in an area from Wheaton in western Minnesota to the Arrowhead region up north.
Investigation into Brooklyn Park plane crash continues. Here's what we know so far.
U.S. Bank executive and pilot Terry Dolan is believed to have died in the Saturday crash.
It's likely too late to get a REAL ID by May 7, but it's not too late to apply
About 40% of Minnesotans have a Real ID, the Department of Vehicle Services says.
Police turning to AI cameras to crack down on distracted driving in west metro
Law enforcement will begin a monthlong enforcement campaign during April's Distracted Driving Awareness month.
'Challenging' road construction kicks off in north metro. Here's what you need to know.
MnDOT on Monday will begin building an additional travel lane between Hanson and Round Lake boulevards in Coon Rapids, eliminating a notorious choke point.
Falcon Heights floats plan to charge for street parking during State Fair
Residents would not have to pay. Officials say the plan could bring in $100,000 to $200,000.
Man who died in Anoka County jail identified
The cause and manner of his death are pending, authorities said.
Amtrak restores Borealis rail service between St. Paul and Chicago
The railroad will use bi-level cars on the route in place of single-level cars pulled from the line Wednesday.
Amtrak Borealis service disrupted after corrosion discovered on train cars
The problem also popped up on four other Amtrak lines where Horizon railcars were pulled from service.
Northern Minnesota fourth-graders take charge after school bus driver suffers medical emergency on route
Two Crow Wing County students noticed the driver was not following the normal route, then used the radio to call help, helped lead officials to them and had their fellow students lined up on the side of the road.
Minneapolis, University of Minnesota say string of armed robberies in Dinkytown likely coordinated
Multiple holdups occurred Sunday and Monday. Police are searching for suspects.
Man dies while in custody at Anoka County jail
Authorities are investigating after the inmate collapsed and died Monday morning.
Scam E-ZPass texts and emails seeking payment are still spreading
The agency, which saw a similar ploy last summer, says it doesn't reach out that way.
Five arrested on suspicion of soliciting sex from minors in Washington County
The suspects were arrested during an operation carried out March 20 in Newport.
Prosecutors ask court to keep former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn jailed on solicitation charge
Eichorn resigned from the Senate after he was arrested last week in a sting operation.
Minnesota highway map is turning 100. Now's your chance to shape its future.
The maps produced by MnDOT turn 100 this year. The agency is seeking feedback on what to include.
'There will be a learning curve': What drivers need to know about new Gold Line bus route
The new rapid bus line from St. Paul to Woodbury begins Saturday and will operate in dedicated lanes.
Tests show Minnesotans are driving while high. Authorities want devices to stop them.
Drug recognition experts tested two devices during 2024 pilot and found them to be accurate, the Department of Public Safety said.
Weather Service: Strong spring storm will likely miss metro but set to hammer southeastern Minnesota
The I-90 corridor still in bull's-eye as storm track shifts south.
Driver dies after vehicle goes airborne and strikes a tree in north-central Minnesota crash
The driver died at the scene of the crash on Hwy. 18 in Aitkin County.
Metro Transit riders have access to trip planning app Transit, for free
Metro Transit, MVTA offers free rides for St. Patrick's Day
State Patrol arrests driver allegedly on meth after 30-mile, 80-minute pursuit from Twin Cities to St. Michael
The 23-year-old with a history of fleeing police damaged yards, cars, trees and fences Wednesday night.
