Early adopter: Minnesota's freeway ramp meters hit half-century mark
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Sebeka, Minnesota man killed in Wadena County crash
- Minnesota
- Hwy-71
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jan 05, 2026 6:50pm
One man is dead after a crash in Wadena County. Minnesota State Patrol says a truck headed north on US HWY 71 when a car headed south, veered into the opposite lane around 6:45 this morning. The ... Read More
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Sebeka man dies in fatal crash in Wadena County
- Minnesota
- Hwy-71
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jan 05, 2026 10:20am
WADENA COUNTY - A fatal vehicle accident occurred at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, in Wadena Township, in which a in which an 87-year-old Sebeka man died, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Read More
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Two Killed in Head On Crash Friday on Highway 71
- Minnesota
- Hwy-71
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jan 05, 2026 04:28am
According to the Minnesota State Patrol's preliminary crash report, around 5:15 p.m., 55-year-old Paul Matthys of Osakis was driving his Dodge Durango north on Highway 71 near 265th Street when he ... Read More
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Two hurt in Benson, Minnesota, crash
- Minnesota
- MN-29
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Jan 04, 2026 2:08pm
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Minnesota Highways 9 and 29 in Benson on Sunday afternoon. One driver and his passenger were injured. The other driver was unhurt. Read More
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Crash Involving Stalled Vehicle on Hwy. 52 in Rochester Sends Young Driver to the Hospital
- Minnesota
- US 52
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jan 04, 2026 08:27am
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Kingsriter went to high school in Little Falls, and played college ball at the University of Minnesota where he was first team All-American in 1971. Drafted by the Vikings in the 6th round of the 1973 ... Read More
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One injured in Highway 52 crash on Saturday
- Minnesota
- Rochester
- Us-52
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Jan 03, 2026 8:01pm
ROCHESTER - One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 52 on Saturday evening in Rochester, according to a report from the Minnesota State Patrol. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Jan 03, 2026 11:26am
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that both drivers were killed. They are identified as a Sauk Centre woman and an Osakis man. There were no passengers in either vehicle. Read More
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Both drivers killed in head-on crash in west-central Minnesota
- Minnesota
- Hwy-71
- source: Bing
- 11 views
- Jan 03, 2026 06:19am
The head-on collision happened near the intersection of Highway 71 and 265th Street in rural Stearns County, with the State Patrol saying the driver of a Dodge Durango was northbound on the highway ... Read More
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Fatal Accident Involving Sauk Center Woman
- Minnesota
- Hwy-71
- source: Bing
- 16 views
- Jan 03, 2026 04:29am
A 2015 Kia Sportage, driven by a 63-year-old woman from Sauk Center, was traveling southbound on Highway 71. The vehicles collided near the intersection resulting in a head-on crash. Neither of the ... Read More
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Fatal crash on Highway 71 in Stearns County
- Minnesota
- Hwy-71
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jan 03, 2026 01:10am
LAKE GEORGE TWP, Minn. (Valley News Live) - At least one person was killed Friday evening in a head-on crash at the intersection of Highway 71 and 265th Street in Stearns County. Read More
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Minnesota appellate court judge given probation for drunk driving
- Minnesota
- From US Highway 14 T
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jan 02, 2026 3:54pm
A Minnesota appellate court judge was ordered to serve probation after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 11 views
- Jan 02, 2026 2:20pm
Police are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash on I-75 after a Minnesota man's tractor-trailer overturned at the Wade Green Road exit Friday morning. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 12 views
- Jan 02, 2026 12:53pm
The crash was reported near 119th Avenue Northwest and Northdale Boulevard Northwest at around 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Read More
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Quick-Thinking Minn. Police Officer Uses Cruiser to Push Burning Electric Car Away from Gas Pumps
- Minnesota
- Brooklyn Center
- MN-1
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jan 02, 2026 08:31am
When an electric vehicle's battery burst into flames next to gas station pumps, a Brooklyn Center police officer used a patrol unit to push the car into an open parking lot, ... Read More
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Video: Minn. Police Stop Accused Car Thief Pointing Gun at Officers
- Minnesota
- I-94 Near Saint Paul
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Jan 02, 2026 06:33am
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A St. Paul police officer shot through his cruiser window and wounded a suspected car thief who pointed a gun at authorities as a stolen vehicle rolled backward down a ... Read More
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Woman fights off stranger attack at suburban park trail
- Minnesota
- I-35 Near Burnsville
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jan 01, 2026 6:20pm
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The city says the assault happened on a park trail near Crystal Lake, across Interstate 35 from Buck Hill ski area, at around 8:15 a.m. The victim reported being approached from behind by an unknown ... Read More
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Driver injured in rollover on icy highway near Belgrade, Minnesota
- Minnesota
- US 71 Near Sanborn
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Jan 01, 2026 12:31pm
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The 34-year-old woman was northbound on a snow- and ice-covered Highway 71 when the vehicle went into the southbound ditch and rolled. Read More
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Minnesota State Patrol Investigates Highway 71 Rollover Accident
- Minnesota
- US 71 Near Sanborn
- source: Bing
- 11 views
- Jan 01, 2026 10:41am
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A rollover accident on Highway 71 near Belgrade involved 34-year-old Stephanie Drummond, who lost control on icy roads. Thankfully, her injuries are non-life-threatening as caution is urged in winter ... Read More
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Injuries Reported In Highway 169 Crash In Zimmerman
- Minnesota
- US 169
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Jan 01, 2026 10:33am
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A two-vehicle accident on Highway 169 in Zimmerman left one driver injured Wednesday afternoon, reminding everyone to stay cautious at busy intersections where vehicles are turning. Read More
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