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Plenty of big projects that are giving commuters headaches across the metro area. What is coming up in the next few months? Find out on The WCCO Morning News. with Vineeta and Kent Barnard from MnDot.

Plenty of big projects that are giving commuters headaches across the metro area. What is coming up in the next few months? Find out on The WCCO Morning News. with Vineeta and Kent Barnard from MnDot.

Earlier this spring, PAVE and Stantec partnered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to host an educational and experiential AV Day at the Capitol for state policymakers and other community leaders. Tune in for a conversation exploring the public sector's role in AV education and engagement, using Minnesota's recent event as a case study. Speakers include Tara Andringa of PAVE, Thomas Johnson-Kaiser and Tara Olds of MnDOT, and Greg Rodriguez of Stantec.

Following Minneapolis police Chief Brian O'Hara's resignation Tuesday, Mayor Jacob Frey appointed assistant Minneapolis police Chief Katie Blackwell — who has been at the department for over 25 years — as acting police chief effective immediately. Minnesota is celebrating the completion of a major milestone in the ongoing cleanup of the St. Louis River. The river forms the headwaters of Lake Superior. There's been a major effort to clean up the river since 1987.The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is one step closer to getting land back from the University of Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation paving the way for the university to return the land on which its Cloquet Forestry Center is situated.Traffic is now down to a single lane in each direction through fall along two stretches of Interstate 94 in central Minnesota. MnDOT says crews are repairing and resurfacing two bridges along eastbound I-94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose.

Jim from Tortoise & Hare Footwear, going to the moon, Fred from Hawthorne, Pierre from the eastern suburbs of Twig, MNDOT, watching the birds, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of people canceling or not using their permit to visit the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness rose again in 2025. The U.S. Forest Service says more than 40 percent of permits for May 1 through September 30 last year were never used.Depleted by injury, the Minnesota Timberwolves saw other players step up on Thursday to lift them to a first-round playoff series win over Denver. Now the battered Wolves face another tough test against San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals starting Monday night. Expect traffic delays on a busy central Minnesota highway over the next couple of months as a detour goes into effect starting Monday. That detour is along U.S. Highway 10 just east of Wadena. MnDOT says it's to allow crews to replace a culvert under the highway. It'll be a short detour to start, but that will be extended to a much longer route in early June as crews replace a second culvert. The detour will remain in place until early to mid-July.

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - what will the President say tonight? SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship. MNDOT is doing a LOT of road construction. And more! Then Jason covers the historic launch of Artemis II as humans return to the moon!

You text, we talk about it - it is Text-A-Topic! MNDoT help us out with all of these closures and projects - we cannot go anywhere, that - Downtown life, and expressing faith!

While the White House has deployed immigration agents to help with security at some airports, it appears the Twin Cities airport is not a part of that plan. Security wait times at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have generally remained short while other airports have seen hourslong waits in recent weeks. That's as TSA workers go without pay amid a funding impasse.Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison yesterday joined his counterparts from 19 other Democratic-led states plus the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The states are challenging Trump Administration threats to cut funding.Safety concerns along a highway in the southern Twin Cities metro area are prompting transportation officials to hold a series of meetings. MnDOT says it's studying a 12-mile stretch of State Highway 3 — also known as Robert Trail — through Inver Grove Heights, Eagan and Rosemount. The goal is to identify safety improvements for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. MnDOT says it's looking at intersection and roadway designs to reduce the number of crashes and improve traffic flow in a growing part of the metro area.

Crews were working extra hard over the weekend as Minnesota is hit with a big snow storm. Anne Meyer from MNDOT talks about how they prepared to keep the roads cleared and their work that is underway now.

Crews were working extra hard over the weekend as Minnesota is hit with a big snow storm. Anne Meyer from MNDOT talks about how they prepared to keep the roads cleared and their work that is underway now.

Jason begins the second hour talking I-94 as MNDoT is eyeing a few different ways to revamp the stretch near Hiawatha, we chat with Royce Lewis about his offseason, what he added to his routine this offseason and look ahead to another season for him and then the CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Adam Duininck joins to talk about some of the things discussed at their annual meeting, where Minneapolis downtown area is today as far as safety and workplace environment and also the hotel situation that made buzz this week! Then Jason pays tribute to Diane's Place who was nominated with a special award LIVE on Good Morning America!

Jason has a new proposal for the supposed revamping I-94, specifically along the Hiawatha area as MNDoT is looking into a few different options but Jason has his pitch for what he thinks needs to be done!

Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

Guests are Nick Broyles, City Administrator, and Jessie Dehn, Brainerd City Engineer, discussing the upcoming Highway 210/Washington Street Reconstruction project, which is scheduled to begin this spring and continue through fall of 2027. While the work is being led by MnDOT, the City of Brainerd will play an active role in keeping residents informed, sharing updates, and helping the public understand each phase of the project as construction progresses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We dig into what Minnesotans could possibly be doing besides watching Seattle take on New England this Sunday (spoiler - it's ice fishing). Plus, pass or play on eating Iguana Pizza, and the finalist are in for MnDOT's Name a Snow Plow contest are in and it's déjà vu all over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's often a tricky balance for public agencies to strike when deciding whether to build a service in-house or to contract with a private company. So when Metro Transit paid for everyone in Minnesota to get premium access in the Transit App, we got curious about the terms of that arrangement. Turns out, there's a lot of interesting data work going on in this partnership under-the-hood! Listen in on this chat with representatives from Metro Transit, MnDOT, and Transit App to learn more. Links Transit App MnDOT Transit Trip Planner Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck and was produced and transcribed by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany. Many thanks to Laura Matson, Kathy Schultz, and Stephen Miller for coming on the show! We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

MnDOT has lifted no-travel advisories across southern Minnesota in the wake of blizzard conditions yesterday and overnight.And air traffic is running more smoothly today out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the weather improved. Metropolitan Airports Commission spokesperson Jeff Lea says ground crews have been clearing runways.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

The episode articulates the significant impact of a potent Pacific storm train, which continues to target the western region of the United States, particularly California and Washington. We delve into the widespread flood watches issued by the National Weather Service, affecting vast areas along the California coast and valleys, alongside heavy snowfall in the Sierra Nevada, which complicates mountainous travel. Additionally, we address the winter storm warning currently in effect for the Washington Cascades, where hazardous conditions prevail due to blowing snow. Our discussion further encompasses the emergency declaration approved by FEMA for Montana, aimed at providing federal support in response to recent flooding incidents. We conclude by emphasizing the need for vigilance and safety amidst these challenging weather conditions, while we continue to monitor ongoing developments across various states. A comprehensive examination of the ongoing meteorological conditions reveals a formidable Pacific storm train currently imposing significant weather events across the western regions of the United States. The National Weather Service has issued widespread flood watches encompassing much of California's coastal and valley areas, while simultaneously, heavy snowfall is complicating travel through the Sierra Nevada mountains. This duality of weather phenomena underscores the potential for both flooding and treacherous travel conditions, particularly in the context of the Sierra, where snow accumulation is exacerbating the risks associated with winter travel. Further north, the Washington Cascades are under a winter storm warning, highlighting hazardous conditions including blowing snow and limited visibility, which pose serious risks to both residents and travelers alike. As we navigate through these intense weather patterns, it is imperative to remain vigilant and informed, as river flood warnings persist in various basins, reflecting the substantial impact these storms are having on local ecosystems and communities alike.Takeaways:* The National Weather Service has issued widespread flood watches across California's coastal regions and valleys.* A potent Pacific storm is currently affecting the West, leading to hazardous weather conditions.* FEMA has approved an emergency declaration for Montana in light of recent flooding incidents.* Winter storm warnings are in effect for the Washington Cascades, indicating severe weather challenges ahead.* Flood warnings persist on several rivers, including the Skokomish, indicating ongoing minor flooding issues.* Minnesota is experiencing icy road conditions due to overnight freezing rain, affecting travel safety.Sources[FEMA | https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20251220/president-donald-j-trump-approves-emergency-declaration-montana][NWS San Diego | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=flood+watch][NWS Bay Area | https://www.weather.gov/mtr/][NWS Sacramento | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?product1=Flood+Watch&warnzone=CAZ066][NWS Eureka (Eel River) | https://www.weather.gov/eka/][NWS Seattle | https://www.weather.gov/sew/][NWS Warning Text | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sew&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS River Warning | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=flood+warning][NWS Medford | https://www.weather.gov/mfr/][NWS Advisory Timing | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.1787&lon=-122.1389][NWS Spokane | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=IDZ101&product1=Winter+Weather+Advisory][Montana Governor | https://gov.mt.gov/Documents/GovernorsOffice/executiveorders/View?doc=EO112025DisasterDeclarationStatewideSevereWindEvent002.pdf][NWS Missoula | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][NWS Fairbanks | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][MnDOT 511 | https://511mn.org/list/events][MPR News | https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/22/road-conditions-icy-schools-delayed-in-southern-minnesota] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

The Wake Up Call is back with winter FUN! After coming up with creative names for the MNDOT “Name the Plow” contest, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy take it one step further—by writing a song about snowplow safety. It’s called “Don’t Pass the Plow”, and it’s as catchy as it is important. Tune in for laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and a reminder to stay safe on icy roads this season. Because passing the plow? That’s a big NO!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is back with its Name the Snowplow contest, and The Wake Up Call has all the details on how to submit your clever ideas this year! Tank dug up a list of past winners and added some of his own creations—can Scotch and Mandy guess which names are real and which are fake? Play along with MNDOT or MNNOT, the ultimate snowplow naming showdown!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad jumps into some Rapid Fire Radio by ripping the Name a Snowplow from MNDOT. Does Dave have a plow name that could bring some joy back into Chad's life? That's how we start some Rapid Fire Radio!

Thanksgiving weekend recap; Cyber Monday; White House releases MRI results; anecdotes from Thanksgiving weekend; friction between Trump and some state politicians around the country; ongoing MnDOT issues long after Pawlenty is gone; man sentenced to paltry jail time for DUI ATV death; some good things happening in rural Minnesota; paid leave on the horizon.

Much of the state is under a winter storm warning through Wednesday morning. The forecast has shifted to include more snow hitting the Twin Cities metro. This comes at one of the busiest travel weeks of the year with Thanksgiving. MPR News host Chris Farrell spoke to MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber for an update on the forecast and MnDOT spokesperson Anne Meyer, who shared advice on how to drive in winter weather.

A winter storm warning is in effect through Wednesday morning, just in time for Thanksgiving travel. Meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber had details and we talked to MnDOT about what to expect on the road.The holidays are a critical time for retailers big and small. We got an outlook for Minnesota businesses. COP30, this year's United Nations climate conference, ended last weekend. We spoke with two Minnesota college students who were there. Mary Lucia, a former DJ for The Current, is out with a new memoir. We heard part of her conversation with MPR's Kerri Miller. And two pro women's volleyball teams are coming to the state. In the late 1980s, there was a team here. We met a former Minnesota Monarch.The Minnesota Music Minute was a rendition of “Let It Snow” by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. The Song of the Day was “Hit My Line” by BRUTE.

Government is so big (how big is it?) MnDot has now outlawed a charity tug of war on a pedestrian bridge..........Democratic congresswoman charged with stealing $5M in FEMA funds, making illegal campaign contributions: DOJDemocratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, of Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds, which she is accused of laundering to support her 2021 congressional campaign.The indictment was announced by the Justice Department on Wednesday.The indictment alleges Cherfilus-McCormick, 46, and her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, 51, received a $5 million overpayment in FEMA funds directed to their family health care company in connection with a contract for COVID-19 vaccination staffing in 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s show: — Trumpflation impacting Thanksgiving meals. — Terrible jobs numbers and more layoffs are on the way. — Dr. Joe Eastman joins for an update. — Octopus’s are smart. — MNDOT’s no fun police. — A mother alleges Medicaid fraud after her son, who needed daily care, was found dead. — Michael Brodkorb…

Government is so big (how big is it?) MnDot has now outlawed a charity tug of war on a pedestrian bridge..........Democratic congresswoman charged with stealing $5M in FEMA funds, making illegal campaign contributions: DOJDemocratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, of Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds, which she is accused of laundering to support her 2021 congressional campaign.The indictment was announced by the Justice Department on Wednesday.The indictment alleges Cherfilus-McCormick, 46, and her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, 51, received a $5 million overpayment in FEMA funds directed to their family health care company in connection with a contract for COVID-19 vaccination staffing in 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Thursday's DeRush-Hour, Jason talks about a silly decision by MnDOT that makes rivalry weekend a little less enjoyable. Then he talks with Jennifer Castillo and Sarah Tripple from Washington County about a new building to help with homelessness .

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! Today, Grace and Kathryn kick things off by discussing Minnesota's explosive growth of SNAP benefits under Governor Walz (the largest increase of any state in the country since 2018.) Next, the Hennepin County Mental Health Center was cited for 90 (yes, 9-0!!) health violationsacross more than two dozen different statutes. After that, MNDOT's latest attempt to gather public opinion and promote the Blue line involves…a dancing puppet and a robot?!? Then, Bill Walsh joins us to talk about this year's four wild Golden Turkey nominations. Be sure to cast your vote here!In the second half of the episode, we welcome a very special guest: Mitch Pearlstein, founder of American Experiment, who shares insights from his new book, Second Chance Hiring. Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to the American Experiment Podcast to help us grow and never miss an episode!00:00 - Welcome Back!01:52 - SNAP's Explosive Growth in MN under Walz06:38 - 90 Health Violations at Hennepin County Center09:44 - $2.6 Million on a dancing puppet and robot15:08 - The 2025 Golden Turkey Nominees!17:30 - New surfing hotspot: Anoka, MN?!19:29 - $1 million of covid money spent on....bathroom renovations21:23 - Walz's legal advice = Taxpayers bill22:50 - The EMPTY Gold Line27:12 - Mitch Pearlstein joins the show!01:01:17 - Reading your comments!

We're talking about I-94 as a public health emergency that the Minnesota Department of Transportation feels no urgency to do anything about. With guest Mateo Frumholtz, public health researcher and PhD student at the University of Minnesota.Rally against this public health catastrophe this upcoming Thursday, Nov 6. There will be delivery of a community petition to MnDOT asking that they restore the boulevard replacement option and continue to study removal of I-94. Bike with me to the rally! Details here: https://ourstreetsmn.org/94action Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Happy Halloween to all of our amazing listeners! For the first time in nearly a month, the whole crew is together in the studio, and it felt great! On today's episode, Jacob, Colton and Isaiah talk about some Halloween happenings in the BLA, some of the top costumes they've already seen this year, and some of their best Halloween moments throughout their lives. Also, one of the main discussion points on today's show is the Baxter Bypass dilema. We would like to mention, while Colton does give a great breakdown of his understanding of the proposed project, we by no means have had any talks with the State, City or anyone from MNDOT. Colton is just relaying what the latest plan that has been shared is. So, tune in to hear how you can (potentially) make a difference at next week's Baxter City Hall meeting. Along with all of that discussion, yes, another week of a bit of football talk on today's show, but a lot of the same... Vikings are Bad, Pequot Patriots are good and so on... LAST BUT NOT LEAST... It is that time of year again... The Best Christmas Ever Movement is upon us, so click the link to nominate a BLA family that has fallen on hard times and could use a little help this holiday season: https://www.bcemovement.org/nominate-a-family-?fbclid=IwY2xjawNwTOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2WDFUVTE1dE5Iek45eFlXAR4IKMTFcIXOj2SZG1GlwwS6HdCEnwBlnSeSuLUrvJH6KhN7KCFUthbcIewxIg_aem_4ixS1FliFCMakZg9ZSZkgQ All of that and much more!And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Hills Detailing Center, Craguns Legacy Courses, Pequot Lakes EDC, Refined Lending w/ John Kinkaede, Party Time Rental and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

The Mpls, School Board Director who hates white people, Chris Dahlberg was in-studio, Day 30 of the Gov't shutdown, London Road Rental, what Adam Carolla said about SNAP, food stamps in 1970, NYC socialism, Bryce made a cheesy cameo, is MNDOT inept, and we made our snow prediction...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Ronholm of Consumer Reports is in studio to speak with Matt; Democrats missing opportunities again; multiple arrests of NBA personnel in gambling investigation; Metro Transit and MnDOT contract to replace Northstar Line; Glen Taylor tried to tank sale of Wolves; Republicans and fraud; Minneapolis mayor’s race; Michael Brodkorb talks tonight’s Vikings game; shooting victim…

Podcast talk, Trump spoke with Putin, Visit Duluth is back, Lester Park golf course, John from Genereau & Co, Rob from The Bears Den, Day 17 of the Government showdown, Day 12 since the MNDOT ribbon-cutting, King Trump, Holly from Solon Springs, Bob Olen, and we played Taps...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed Proctor development, BREAKING NEWS from MNDOT, Hibbing levy request, Danno talked about pajamas, George from Superior, former UMD goalie John Hyduke, J-Serv, MN Power sale, a ribbon cutting definition, and the White House event for Trump's 80th birthday was revealed...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little did we know what a ribbon cutting ceremony means to MNDOT, the Gov't shutdown continues, Russ from Marine General, illegal immigrants strain on healthcare, MN Paid Family Leave, Jeff from Superior, Alan from West Duluth, the dwindling penny, and a text regarding Zenith Terrace...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lake Ave ramps are open, hey MNDOT when the work is done pick up your signs, Duluth kids being taught gender mapping, Holly from Solon Springs, Democrats have a plan, Professor Dave talked about Title IX, J-Serv, Apple Fest starts today, and John from Genereau & Co...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning Minnesotans NOT to engage with text messages claiming to provide tax refunds. Work was paused today on road construction projects across the state... after two workers died in separate incidents in construction zones last week. MnDOT says the first-ever statewide safety stand-down was held in part to honor the lives lost. It also was a chance for workers to have discussions and share their experiences in an effort to recommit to and improve work zone safety.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Wed, Sep 24 1:59 PM → 2:36 PM MNDOT worker hit killed Radio Systems: - Rice County MN ARMER

How will it impact traffic and what are some alternate routes? Find out from Tom hauser and Kent Barnard from MnDot.

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs say no matter how much the Trump Administration wants to quell it, the discussion surrounding the Epstein files isn't going to go away, there are reasons why conspiracy theories are dangerous, and drivers have a right to be frustrated as MnDOT begins another major highway project.

Does it seem like there's more major road construction this Summer? MNDOT says there's not. So are we just feeling a sense of "construction fatigue"? Tim Harlow wrote about it in the Star Tribune and joins Jason.

The National Weather Service has confirmed the severe storm that struck Beltrami County in late June was a so-called microburst. Surveys show the “microburst” created a ten-mile swath of destructive straight-line winds — reaching as high as a hundred-and-twenty-miles-per-hour.St. Louis County on Monday opens a temporary collection site for debris from properties affected by wildfires earlier this year. That collection site at the old county garage along Highway 44 in Brimson. It'll stay open Mondays through Saturdays through the end of July. The Camp House, Jenkins Creek and Munger Shaw fires burned thousands of acres in May and destroyed dozens of buildings, including homes and cabins.A 13-year-old boy died after being struck by a firework on Friday in Mahnomen County.Minnesota is warning people to be on the lookout for door-to-door pest-control scams. Drivers traveling Interstate 35 between Duluth and the Twin Cities will encounter lane closures in Carlton County, starting Monday. MnDOT crews will be wrapping up work that started last year on the Atkinson Bridge. That'll mean single-lane traffic for both southbound and northbound traffic on weekdays through July 18.

Chad opens the show venting on road construction in his area of town and admitting that, like all of us, he only cares about construction when it impacts him and he'll openly complain about the shape of our roads and MNDOT's efforts to fix them.

Jason talks with Tim Nelson, Metro Construction Director for MNDOT, about another construction closure headed to the metro, this time on 394, and how MNDOT sets its schedule.

4pm Hour: Jason talks about a recent survey that asked people if they're "proud" of America - you might be surprised by the results. Then he talks with Tim Nelson, Metro Construction Director for MNDOT, about some more road closures and how they set their schedules.

Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are Mary Otto and Cordell Bryan with MnDOT. Then, Pretendian Band members Thomas Draskovic and Christine Bartyzal return to talk about an upcoming show!

MNdot name a snowplow contest is out, Dave complains about little kids' stomachs, and more!

MNdot name a snowplow contest is out, Dave complains about little kids' stomachs, and more!