Tim Harlow
Reporter
Traffic and transportationHarlow previously spent four years covering Washington County news and writing about family events and festivals. He is a resident of Robbinsdale and earned a communications degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., and a masters degree in communications from Bethel University.
Latest from Tim Harlow
One-sided parking pilot returns in St. Paul, but in 2 different neighborhoods
Alternate-side parking starts Jan. 4 in neighborhoods near Snelling and University avenues and Dale Street and Selby Avenue.
January 4, 2026
Peculiar placement of MnDOT cameras is a preview of expansion to airports across the state
The agency is testing cameras on remote Oak Island, and they accidentally went live just before Christmas.
January 3, 2026
Video catches brazen would-be thieves searching cars in Richfield neighborhood
The Richfield Police Department posted home surveillance video on Facebook and is telling residents to lock their car doors.
December 31, 2025
Travel remains difficult in Twin Cities, southern Minnesota as snowstorm winds down
Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies. It’s still slow-going on Twin Cities roads.
December 29, 2025
Teen in north Minneapolis residence dies after being struck by gunfire from outside
No arrests have been made in the shooting of the 17-year-old boy that happened Sunday evening.
December 29, 2025
Should MnDOT build noise walls on I-494?
Nearby property owners have until New Year’s Eve to let their feelings be known.
December 28, 2025
Snow, freezing rain bring slew of spinouts, crashes on first full day of winter
Portions of Hwy. 19 and 212 were closed but have since reopened. Two fatal crashes were reported.
December 22, 2025
After uptick in pedestrian fatalities, St. Paul urges drivers and walkers to step up, look out
The city plans to bring back its “Stop For Me” safety campaign this spring.
December 21, 2025
Teen arrested as suspect in online threats that closed south metro schools
Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount and Burnsville high schools, along with the School of Environmental Studies, had called off classes as a precaution.
December 16, 2025
Puddle alert: December thaw on tap as it could hit 40 degrees by Tuesday
It’s been three weeks since the mercury hit 32 or higher in the Twin Cities.
December 15, 2025
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is proposing route changes, asking riders to weigh in
Weekend service on two routes would be cut, other routes merged, and a few would see buses running more frequently. Changes would take effect in the spring.
December 14, 2025
Snow emergencies declared after storm blankets Twin Cities, Minnesota with several inches
Mainline roads are in decent shape, but secondary roads remain snow-covered after Tuesday’s storm. An MSP worker was struck and killed by a snowplow during the event.
December 10, 2025
