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Minnesota DOT invites the public to Name a Snowplow

December 9, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to come up with new names for eight more snowplows. The “Name a Snowplow contest” is marking its sixth year in the state. Since it began, the department has received thousands of names from across the nation. Last year’s winners included fun names like “We’re Off To See The…

UPDATE: Several crashes reported Sunday afternoon on I-94 near Fergus Falls, non-life threatening injuries

November 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Sgt. Jesse Grabow/XFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow on X says troopers on Sunday afternoon were responding to and investigating several crashes. At 1:29 p.m., a semi was stopped in traffic on westbound I-94 with a vehicle stopped behind the semi. That driver began to move when they noticed a pickup with a utility…

MnDOT Continues to Seek Feedback on I-94 Project

The department's latest open house was held in Moorhead on October 15.

October 15, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is continuing to solicit feedback from the public regarding their grand plans for the I-94 corridor in Moorhead. The department, alongside project managers Bolton & Menk, held an open house at Minnesota State Community and Technical College on the evening of October 15. Those involved said they’re happy with how the…

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