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.


Minneapolis schools, teachers reach tentative agreement to avert strike

Details will be released after teachers vote to ratify the agreement, district officials said. The district's support staff is


New police chief in Columbia Heights will start work Friday

Matt Markham, 49, will take over for Lenny Austin, who is retiring.


Oakdale issues warning after coyote attacks dog in nature preserve

No people have been hurt, officials said.


Anoka County extends search for county administrator

Applicants can apply until May 3 for the county's top administrative position.


Driver pulled from burning car on I-94 in St. Paul thanks good Samaritans for saving his life

Sam Orbovich, 71, said he is alive because "heroes" rushed to his aid.


Going to Wolves or Twins tonight? How to get there (and maybe avoid traffic).

The games at Target Center and Target Field start 10 minutes apart. Here are some tips for navigating downtown traffic.


Tip sparks new search for Blaine woman who went missing 30 years ago

Tamara Colleen Bradley was last seen leaving her job in Minneapolis on Sept. 30, 1994.


One injured after home explodes in Richfield

A woman inside the house at the time of the incident was taken to a hospital.


MnDOT will replace misspelled 'Ady Mill Road' sign on I-35E in St. Paul on Monday night

The sign at the Randolph Avenue exit transposed the D and Y.


This could be the windiest April ever in Minnesota

Wind gusts of 30 mph or higher have been recorded on all but two days this month. It could be the windiest April of all time.