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35W-Crosstown Closure Wed. and Thurs.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:48:15 GMT

Drivers heading south on Interstate 35W through the Crosstown construction zone will find road closures both Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Northstar Rail a Hit on First Monday

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:11:30 GMT

Customers boarded Northstar rail trains 1,207 times Monday morning as paying passengers rode commuter rail for first time on the 40-mile service between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis, said Metro Transit.

Pedestrian Stuck, Killed in St. Paul

Leif Knutson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:58:56 GMT

The St. Paul Police Traffic and Accident Unit is investigating a Monday evening crash that killed a pedestrian.

New Blaine Park and Ride Ramp Open

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:04:56 GMT

A new, three-level park and ride ramp at Interstate 35W and 95th Avenue in Blaine opened Monday, giving the facility 1,500 parking spaces for commuters in the north metro.

Man, Child Killed in Forest Lake Crash

Leif Knutson — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:17:18 GMT

Up to two people were killed in a crash in Forest Lake Sunday morning.

Minnesota Maps Stimulus Spending Online

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:27:29 GMT

Minnesota finance officials are mapping federal economic stimulus money spent in the state.

Seat Belt Enforcement Nets 10K Citations

Leif Knutson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:16:22 GMT

Since the full-scale enforcement of Minnesota's primary seat belt law began Oct. 9, 10,081 citations have been issued to motorists. The campaign completed Oct. 22, and helped increase the state's seat belt usage rate to a record high 90 percent. This also resulted in a lower death count than 2008.

6 Injured in South Metro Rollover

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:17:06 GMT

A one-car crash injured six people early Sunday south of the metro -- one of whom remains in critical condition.

Northbound Hwy 88 Closed in New Brighton

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:29 GMT

Drivers north of the Twin Cities will need to beware of a detour Wednesday, as MnDOT is closing northbound Highway 88 north of Ramsey County Road D in New Brighton.

New 169/Bren Road Interchange Coming

Tim Blotz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:43:34 GMT

Governor Tim Pawlenty announced a unique partnership Tuesday between private business and the state that will accelerate a major road construction project that could eventually lead to job expansion.