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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

I-35W to be closed Friday night through Monday in Bloomington, Burnsville

Fans from south of Minneapolis heading to this weekend’s sporting events will have to find an alternate route.
April 25, 2025
Enforcement beacons tested on I-35W in Burnsville flash blue if a motorist has a valid tag. An amber light flashes if no tag is detected.The system will be expanded to portions of all MnPASS lanes this fall.

Cougar killed on I-394 will soon get a second life as part of exhibit

Taxidermist Meadow Jean Kouffeld put the big cat back together. It was one of the most challenging pieces she has ever done.
April 22, 2025

Police: 17-year-old driver who fatally hit pedestrian may have been on the phone

The incident on happened Sunday on St. Paul’s East Side.
April 22, 2025

One hurt as teen driver mistakes gas pedal for brake and crashes into house in Robbinsdale

A woman riding in the vehicle told police she let the 13-year-old boy drive through the neighborhood.
April 22, 2025

Minnesota Catholics mourn Pope Francis and his ‘gospel of mercy’

At an afternoon Cathedral mass led by Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Francis was remembered for his commitment to social justice and forgiveness.
April 21, 2025

‘War on Cars’ podcast hosts will be live at Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis

Hosts Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon will be in the Twin Cities Thursday.
April 20, 2025

Fire destroys at least 10 structures on Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds

One firefighter suffered a minor injury. Officials said the fire was difficult to fight due to a lack of water.
April 18, 2025

Suspected lightning strike sparks steeple fire at historic St. Paul church

A video posted by the St. Paul Fire Department showed flames shooting from Trinity Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
April 18, 2025

Intruder with gun arrested outside UnitedHealthcare campus in Minnetonka

Authorities say there is no evidence to suggest the person had a grievance against the company.
April 15, 2025

Despite improvement, distracted driving is still a ‘big problem,’ Minnesota officials say

In other news, survey opens to collect feedback on plans to convert the Northstar rail line to bus service.
April 14, 2025

Drivers feel the pinch as I-94 construction rattles commutes and spills traffic onto city streets

Gridlock has been common on Franklin Avenue, Lake Street, University Avenue and Marshall Avenue as drivers try to take detours.
April 11, 2025

Reptiles, birds, a capybara and more animals from shuttered Seaquest Roseville have found new homes

Facilities in the Twin Cities and Duluth took in hundreds of mammals, reptiles and birds.
April 9, 2025
An iguana peered from behind some leaves at its new home at SeaQuest, a hands-on aquarium and small-animal exhibit at Rosedale Center.
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