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MnDOT pauses work statewide to focus on safety after two construction zone workers deaths

September 29, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — MnDOT has paused work statewide in recognition of two recent construction zone deaths. The first contractor was killed in Burnsville on September 24 on southbound I-35W. A preliminary investigation suggests the contractor was on foot in the construction zone when he was hit by the driver of a construction vehicle equipped with a boom attachment. The…

I-94 Red River Bridge project causing headaches for commuters

May 19, 2025

Eric Bolin,

Construction on the I-94 bridge is expected to last until October.FARGO — Commuters who take Interstate-94 into Fargo and Moorhead are dealing with significant traffic delays due to construction on the Red River Bridge. Crews are replacing the bridge’s deck overlay, rebuilding the concrete approach slabs and doing other structural repairs. Lane closures for the project began last week and…

Fargo’s “Name a Snow Plow” Winners Are Announced On The Same Day as Minnesota’s

February 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 1,100 people voted and these are the winners in Fargo’s “Name a Snow Plow” contest: Betty Whiteout BoomChickaPlowPlow Buzz Iceclear Plowabunga Teddy Snowsevelt and Wheeler Snow Peeler. The names will now go on city snowplows. They came from around 600 submissions that were narrowed down to ten by Public Works and Engineering and Mayor…

Open House Discussion on the Future of I-94 in Moorhead

The civil engineering firm Bolton & Menk is reimagining the stretch between Highway 336 and the Red River Bridge.

December 11, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Conversations were the name of the game at an informational forum held at the Moorhead Area Conference Center on the evening of December 11. Following a presentation from project managers, a public Q&A session was held, and multiple extended individual talks went on long after the event had technically ended. “We’re here today to listen, hear…

I-94 Moorhead Corridor Study Open House Planned For Dec. 11

December 3, 2024

TJ Nelson,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — As the population continues to grow, changes will be needed to improve transportation. That is why MnDOT is hosting a public open house for the I-94 Moorhead Corridor Study. The study will determine short and long-term improvements between the Red River Bridge and Highway 336. That could mean new overpasses and additional lanes to handle…

MnDOT Hosting Electric Vehicle Charging Station Session in Fergus Falls

August 28, 2024

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — MnDOT is hosting sessions across the state to talk about installing electric vehicle charging stations along I-94. One of those gathering will be held in Fergus Falls on September 5 from 2 to 4 at Otter Tail County Government Services Center. A new grant as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will reimburse up…

Lake Latoka rest area building temporarily closes for emergency repairs

April 25, 2024

Aaron Walling,

**UPDATE** Lake Latoka rest area building reopens DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that the Lake Latoka Rest Area building on I-94 near Alexandria is closed for emergency repairs. The building is without running water and will be reopened when the repairs are done. Tags: I94, minnesota, MNDOT

Moorhead will have underpass project open houses about road closures and construction

March 27, 2024

Dylan Haar,

\MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR)– In Moorhead, the 11th Street Underpass project has started with road closures and open Houses. First Avenue between 10th and 12th streets as well as 11th street between 2nd Avenue North and Main Avenue are now closed. The closures are expected to last for awhile since the entire project will take about two and a half years…

Early Spring Storm Is Making Travel Difficult for Some in the Region

March 24, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The region is seeing snow and strong winds. Snow and strong winds are expected from Sunday through Tuesday, impacting travel conditions across the region. Crews from Fargo Public Works have been on staff since Saturday afternoon prepping for this storm. “We did some pre-treating of the roads, and now we’re out there scraping some of the…

“Taylor Drift” To Represent a Snowplow in NW Minnesota After Annual Naming Contest

January 30, 2024

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Three music superstars, a couple of movie references and Barbie are the big winners in this year’s Name a Snowplow contest in Minnesota. After more than 32,000 votes were cast your local winners include “Taylor Drift” in District 2 in the northwest and “Beyonsleigh” in District 4 in west central Minnesota. Other notables among the 8…