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
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
Man struck and killed by snowplow at MSP airport
Airport police are investigating the Tuesday night incident.
December 10, 2025
Crashes, delays as winter storm brings snow, gusty winds to much of Minnesota
Road conditions continued to deteriorate Tuesday afternoon into the evening causing crashes and delays.
December 10, 2025
MnDOT brings its ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest back for a 6th season
Past winning names have included Plowy McPlowFace, We’re Off To See The Blizzard and Don’tcha Snow. Submissions will be accepted through Dec. 19.
December 9, 2025
Fire that severely damaged Prior Lake mosque and school under investigation
Part of the roof collapsed, but no one was hurt in the blaze at the Masjid Hamza mosque and Baitul Hikmah Academy.
December 8, 2025
New color, new alignment for planned east-metro rapid bus line
Formerly known as the Purple Line, the Bronze Line will connect Maplewood and downtown St. Paul. Engineering will start next year.
December 7, 2025
Man who nearly died from carbon monoxide poisoning implores: Get a detector
“It creeps up on you and kills you,” said Claude Matula, who survived carbon monoxide poisoning. His brother-in-law did not.
December 4, 2025
