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Tim Harlow

Reporter
Traffic and transportation
Harlow 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

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
unlandscaped noise walls in Golden Valley. handout

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
Snow slowly melted on a branch of a Balsam tree at Hansen Tree Farm in Ramsey, Min., Thursday December 13, 2012. The farm is celebrating its 60th year anniversary this holiday season.

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
As common as the sight of a snowplow is in Minnesota, the sight of a gang of plows still can be imposing to drivers. The technique, in which the plows work in tight formation, is used when a storm drops more than 4 inches of snow, said Norm Ashfeld, metro-division maintenance engineer for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). But because it clogs traffic, it's done mostly at night. "We get calls constantly, and people say, 'Your trucks are holding me up,' " Ashfeld said. "I don't k
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