MnDOT and the Local Road Research Board have approved 27 new research projects, including one that analyzes bicycle lane infrastructure using mobile data, to promote sustainable and inclusive urban transport.

A water main break at 1924 E Ninth Street in Duluth has disrupted services, with no estimated time for repairs yet. Updates are available on the Comfort Systems outage map.

MnDOT’s webinar on autonomous vehicles is set for January 23rd and will feature discussions on their impact in Minnesota. Participation is free with registration.

St. Louis Park is accepting bids for a sewer system upgrade through BidVAULT until February 4, 2025, which involves installing Cured In Place Pipe and meets civil rights standards.

Minnesota's blackout license plates surpass sales expectations, with over 256,000 sold in a year, becoming a popular vehicle personalization option among residents.

Residents of Wright and Sherburne counties are invited to share their input on the future of Highway 25 through a Planning and Environmental Linkages study aimed at improving the corridor between I-94 and Hwy 10.

Clay County improves public transportation by linking the Rural Routes bus to the Dilworth Walmart MATBUS stop, aiding access to the DMV and detox facilities.

Bloomington reduced local street speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph to improve safety and road shared use, reflecting a local government-led adjustment to transportation management.

Maple Grove Transit announced schedule adjustments for New Year's Eve, with Route 781 operating on a reduced schedule on December 31 and all services halted on January 1.

Minnetonka's Highway 7, busy with over 40,000 vehicles daily, raises safety concerns, prompting the formation of the Hwy 7 Safety Coalition and a MnDOT study for improvements.

The City of Mankato announced road closures on December 26 for the Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride, signifying the Dakota community's exile post-1862 war.

Comcast pauses its fiber-optic expansion work in Chanhassen, Minnesota, due to winter conditions, resuming only in spring, as per the city's announcement on social media.

Minnesota's Department of Transportation is testing a 'max-pressure' traffic control system and working on pedestrian safety and sustainable roadside soil management, with upcoming events to discuss these innovations.