minnesota News Updates

Business, Safety

Driver Whose Truck Entered Crowded Protest Faces Charges

A Minnesota tank truck driver is facing charges in a case where his truck entered a stretch of road that had not been closed to traffic amid a demonstration against Minneapolis police in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

October 26, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Minnesota DOT Completes International Bridge Replacement

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed the $39.3 million replacement of the Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge, which links north-central Minnesota to Ontario.

October 16, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Minnesotans Lose Thousands in Auto Dealer-Shipper Scam

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning Minnesotans about scams in which auto dealers and shippers ask customers to wire money for cars they have bought online.

May 8, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Minnesota DOT Announces 188 Construction Projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation unveiled the 188 road and bridge projects it will undertake during this year’s construction season.

April 3, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

MnDOT Announces $18 Million for Highway Projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $18 million to support five highway projects that are meant to spur economic development and smooth the flow of traffic.

January 6, 2020
Business, Logistics, TCA

Minnesota Carrier LME Abruptly Closes Doors

New Brighton, Minn., carrier LME abruptly shut down 30 delivery terminals July 11, leaving hundreds of workers laid off with no notice and at least some unpaid.

July 12, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Minnesota Senate Strikes Proposed Fuel Tax Hike

A proposed 20-cent hike to the fuel tax did not survive the scrutiny of the Minnesota Senate, which passed a transportation finance bill May 1.

May 2, 2019
Business, Logistics, TCA

Canadian National Rail Pledges $80 Million for Minnesota Improvements

Canadian National Railway plans to invest more than $80 million in Minnesota this year — spending it, they said, would strengthen the company’s rail network across the state.

April 16, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Minnesota DOT Leaders Urge Caution as Construction Season Begins

Minnesota Department of Transportation officials urged freight haulers and motorists to know their routes and allow extra time for trips as the agency starts work on 221 projects this construction season.

April 9, 2019
Government, Business

ASCE Gives Minnesota Infrastructure a C

Minnesota has received a C grade on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ most recent infrastructure report card.

October 16, 2018