The Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to plan ahead before traveling over the July 4 holiday and to use extra care while driving through highway work zones. Flooding in some areas of the state will also affect travel. AAA predicts a record 39.7 million people will travel by road over the long weekend, which starts Tuesday, July 3, and goes until Sunday, July 8. This is 5.1 percent more motorists on the road than last year. Click below for the full release from MnDot on road obstacles:
Rice County promotes Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 13–17
By Rich Larson Rice County officials are encouraging residents to prepare for Minnesota’s volatile spring weather by taking part in Severe Weather Awareness Week, scheduled
April 2, 2026
