New Traffic Patterns on Highway 51 in Carver County Aim to Enhance Road Safety and Flow
Carver County Public Works announced a traffic pattern shift on Highway 51, effective the evening of October 22, with new eastbound lanes and changes to north and southbound routes to improve traffic flow and safety.
Carver County Drivers Advised to Follow Detour Despite Paved Roundabout on Stieger Lake Lane and Highway 11
The new roundabout at Stieger Lake Lane and Highway 11 in Carver County is paved, but not open yet. Drivers must follow detour signs until construction is complete.
Brooklyn Park Hosts Community Health Hub Fair at North Hennepin Community College with Over 75 Vendors
Brooklyn Park hosts a Community Health Hub event with health services, housing and financial information, 75+ vendors, free screenings, food, and raffle prizes at North Hennepin Community College.
Twin Cities to Gain Nearly 2,000 Affordable Homes as Met Council Awards $15.75 Million in Grants
The Metropolitan Council allocated $15.75 million to support 15 development projects, designed to improve housing affordability and access by tying in with the metro transit network across 10 Twin Cities area cities.
Lane Closures on Sibley Park Road as Kern Bridge Project Advances in Mankato
Sibley Park Road will experience lane closures and flagging starting at 6 a.m. due to tree removal for the Kern Bridge project. Normal traffic is expected to resume by day's end.
Bagley Man Shot Dead by Deputy After Firing Flare Gun During Clearwater County Pursuit
BCA details a fatal encounter in Clearwater County where Deputy Noah Hallman shot Dennis Hoie after a pursuit. Hoie fired a flare gun at deputies from his truck before being fatally shot. Hallman is on leave, and investigations are ongoing.
Utility Work Prompts One-Day Closure of EFourth Street in Duluth; Detours Planned for Drivers and Pedestrians
Duluth's 300 block of EFourth Street will close for a day on November 19, 2025, for utility work; detours are planned for both drivers and pedestrians.
Wright County Commissioners Accuse DOC Commissioner of "Extortion" in Transition to Local Community Corrections
Wright County Board accuses the DOC of an "extortion attempt" over financial demands related to the county's transition to managing its own community corrections, with a focus on probation and oversight of individuals with felony convictions.












