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.


Bank robbery suspect in Alexandria still on the run

The hold-up occurred about 4:25 p.m. at the Bremer Bank. The suspect allegedly had a gun.


Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture

Asia Village at Northtown Mall will open in 2025.


Part of Metro Transit's Blue Line will close for 10 days starting Friday

Buses will fill in between Fort Snelling and Mall of America stations until May 13.


Osseo dismisses city administrator; police chief will fill in

The city has not yet disclosed the terms of a "mutual" separation agreement with Riley Grams.


Northland College averts closure, will stay open with restructured model

The private school in Ashland, Wis., will offer just eight majors and "right-size" its faculty and staff.


After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year

Declining enrollment and teacher turnover led to the difficult choice to close, parish officials said.


Osseo Schools plan new elementary, expanded high school in Maple Grove

The projects, funded with money from a voter-approved referendum, are in the planning stages with construction to begin in 2025.


Minnesota mother of two won $3.1 million Lotto America jackpot by playing family birthdates

The winner had talked to her mother before buying the winning ticket at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.


Authorities investigate plane crash in northern Minnesota

The condition of the pilot was not immediately known, authorities said.


Metro Transit expanding fleet of electric buses in 'crucial' step toward environmental goal

Twenty new 40-foot buses are expected to be rolling on local routes by 2026.