Minnesota News

MnDOT announces 221 road, bridge projects for 2019

(FOX 9) - It’s construction season in Minnesota. Department of Transportation officials announced Thursday 221 state road and bridge projects that will be worked on across the state in 2019. Some of the projects are already underway. Motorists are advised to…

Overland Flooding To Increase Along With Temperatures This Weekend

GRAND FORKS, ND -- The National Weather Service says with warming temperatures overland flooding is expected to increase over most areas north of the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area. The water will impact numerous rural roads and homesteads. Ice jams will increase on area…

Gophers' Amir Coffey declares for 2019 NBA Draft

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gophers standout Amir Coffey is spreading his wings to the NBA. The junior announced on his Instagram that he is declaring for the 2019 NBA Draft. "The news is correct," wrote Coffey. "I will be entering the…

Minnesota Governor Signs "Snow Day Relief" Bill Into Law

ST. PAUL, MN -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signing the "Snow Day Relief" bill passed by the legislature The bill was passed last week to allow school districts to count cold or snow days as instructional days, so they aren't penalized…

Man Arrested in High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks County

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. -- Authorities arrest one man after leading them on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle. East Grand Forks Police tried pulling over 40-year-old Michael Charboneau for impaired driving around 3 this morning. He took…

Victim Identifed In Thief River Falls Fatal Fire

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN -- A suspect is now charged with second-degree murder and arson after an apartment fire in Thief River Falls. Twenty three year old Alexandra Jo Ellingson died in the fire on the west side of town…

Moorhead, Cass County Scaling Back Sandbag Operations

CASS COUNTY, ND -- Both Cass County and Moorhead City leaders have decided to suspend sandbagging operations due to favorable weather predictions. Here are the releases from both Moorhead and Cass County. MOORHEAD, MN -- In the first two…

LIVE: Flood Health Flood Warning

North Dakota State Department of Health scientists are warning us about serious health risks from our rising flood waters. You might think the biggest danger of dealing with floodwaters is that they're a…

Moorhead To Host Flood Meeting On Tuesday

MOORHEAD, MN -- Moorhead city leaders will hold a community flood information meeting on Tuesday. They will talk about the city's flood preparedness. People living in riverfront neighborhoods will have a chance to meet with flood zone leaders assigned to their…

MnDOT Warns About Water On Highway 59

If you're driving on Highway 59 between Elbow Lake and I-94 you'll have to watch for water over the roadway. MnDOT says the northbound lane is closed between mileposts 201 and 202. Traffic is being controlled by automated signals. They…