Minnesota sees uptick in fatal motorcycle crashes
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, there have been 30 motorcycle fatalities so far this year. There were only 13 at this same time last year.
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According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, there have been 30 motorcycle fatalities so far this year. There were only 13 at this same time last year.
It's just the start of motorcycle season and there's already an alarming statistic. There have already been 30 motorcycle fatalities in Minnesota this year. Photojournalist Tony Peterson and Derek James talked to a rider and safety official about some of the reasons.
A crash involving an electric bike nearly took the life of Janet Stotko, a Hastings, Minnesota, woman, in the summer of 2024. Wednesday she testified at Minnesota House Transportation committee meeting advocating for a bill for better protections.
A 27-year-old man from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Thursday night just a few blocks north of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
Loved ones of a Minnesota man killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday are mourning. Family and friends gathered on Friday to celebrate the life of Rocky Bodell, who was known as the "rock" of Rock Creek.
A motorcyclist is accused of fleeing a crash in the Twin Cities that left his sister with "serious permanent disfigurement," charges state.
A southern Minnesota man is in jail after authorities say he led deputies on a high-speed chase atop an unregistered motorcycle, with fake license plates reading "WILL RUN."
A man is dead following a motorcycle crash south of the Twin Cities on Thursday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
At times, the suspect went faster than 100 mph, the sheriff's office said.
The Minnesota Legislature had a one-day June special session to complete the next $66 billion two-year state budget funding the state government and its programs and services. That spending kicks in July 1, along with a slate of new policies.
Beginning on Tuesday, motorcyclists in Minnesota will be able to get through traffic jams a little quicker.
The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them.
The Donny Smith show kicks off motorcycle season, but Sunday's snow has thrown a curveball
Jayden "Jayo" Archer was the first rider to perform a triple backflip in competition.
A Minnesota man has been charged with a burglary at Tousley Motorsports
A motorcyclist flew off their bike on Interstate 35W Tuesday morning, but walked away without any injuries.
The state patrol is investigating after a motorcycle crash left one person with serious injuries in Hugo.
We're working to learn more about a crash involving an ambulance and motorcycle in Blaine.
A motorcyclist has died and their passenger has been injured after the driver attempted to maneuver away from two deer on the road.
A 54-year-old man and 12-year-old passenger suffer minor injuries after colliding with a deer on a motorcycle.
If you were in the Minneapolis Skyway System some weeks back and happened to see a motorcyclist streaking through the ramps and tunnels at a high speed, you weren't alone.
Hundreds of thousands of people will filter through Sturgis during the 10 day event.
A motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck Friday morning in Andover, just north of the Twin Cities.
