Minnesota

Joe Mazan - Tue February 21, 2017

Worker Killed in Minnetonka Construction Accident

A worker is dead following an accident at a Highway 169 construction site. The Minnesota State Patrol on Monday confirmed 38-year-old David Earl Hyde of Missouri was killed when a large metal pipe was dislodged from a trailer and fell on him....

Tue February 14, 2017

Construction Begins on $2.1 Billion Red River Flood Diversion Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says construction activities will begin this week on the first phase of the $2.1 billion Red River flood diversion project in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The Corps said Tuesday that Ames Construction of Burnsville, Minnesota, is sending equipment to the site near Horace, North Dakota, to conduct pre-construction studies for the diversion inlet....

Mon February 13, 2017

'Northern Green' Showcases Tools for the Great Outdoors

The green industry education and trade show held Jan. 10 to 12 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, now known simply as “Northern Green,” had a new energy. The refreshed name highlighted the changes at the largest green industry show in the northern region....

Dick Rohland - Mon January 16, 2017

80-Year-Old Minn. Highway Bridge Comes Down

For years, motorists driving below the long lived 80-year-old TH 36 bridge crossing over Lexington Avenue in Roseville, Minn., have seen the scaling of concrete from the shallow arch above them. Despite its rugged appearance, the arch and its solid concrete façade continued to hold onto its strength and grace....

Fri January 13, 2017

Investigation Underway After McNeilus Explosion Seriously Injures 4

An investigation is underway after four people were seriously injured in an explosion at McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing in Dodge Center Wednesday morning. Dodge County Sheriff Scott Rose said emergency crews were called to the facility at 520 Highway Street East at 10:32 a.m....