Reporter | Traffic and transportation

Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather. 

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.


Rosemount aluminum recycling firm begins major expansion project

In Minnesota, about half of aluminum beverage containers are recycled.


Robbinsdale school district to interview six superintendent candidates next week

The public is invited to the Robbinsdale School Board's interviews with the candidates, which are scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at 8:15 a.m.


Suspect who led police on pursuit jailed in Carver County

The wreck had Hwy. 41 near Hwy. 5 in Chanhassen closed for several hours overnight. The highway has reopened.


Travel still tough as snow continues to fall, but the end is in sight

Storm advisories and a warning remained in effect to the north and west of the metro where 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected to fall Tuesday.


Plans unveiled for scaled-back Mall of America water park

The Mystery Cove Waterpark at MOA could open in 2027.


Twin Cities escapes storm's worst as areas north hunker down for more

A winter storm warning remained in effect on Monday for most other parts of the state except the Twin Cities and southern and southeastern Minnesota where snow had begun to transition over to rain as temperatures rose above the freezing mark.


Snowstorm prompts some Minnesota schools to close Monday

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport got a record 8.2 inches of snow overnight.


State opening vehicle inspection station in Brooklyn Center with other sites across state to follow

Demand for inspections is prompting Driver and Vehicle Services to open more locations.


Odds are growing for blockbuster snowstorm to be largest of season in Twin Cities

Early forecasts call for 6 to 10 inches of snow in the metro Sunday as a winter storm watch goes into effect.


Uber tells drivers it's shutting down only Twin Cities service center

A letter being sent to drivers says the company plans to close the Greenlight Hub in Minneapolis on April 15, ahead of its threatened full pull-out on May 1.