Lino Lakes Daily: I-35W tanker crash, Olympic hopeful, and business updates

Traffic & public safety

Northbound Interstate 35W through Lino Lakes is back open after an overturned tanker truck shut the highway down for nearly seven hours early Friday. The crash happened before dawn between County Road 23 and the Interstate 35E split, drawing a large emergency response and forcing traffic onto local detours.

State officials say at least one person was injured, though details on their condition have not been released. Crews used a crane to remove the tanker from the ditch, and inspectors confirmed no fuel was spilled before reopening the northbound lanes late in the morning.

Local athlete on the road to the 2026 Olympics

Lino Lakes native Greta Myers is turning heads on the international speedskating circuit as she pushes toward the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. At just 21, she has already raced on the World Cup stage and is working to convert that experience into an Olympic medal run later this year.

Myers has talked about growing up inspired by past Winter Games and now finds herself in the mix for Team USA. For Lino Lakes residents, it means a hometown skater to watch closely as qualifying events ramp up in the months ahead.

Business & development notes

A cold storage and distribution facility known locally as the Below Zero Lino Lakes site has been listed for sale or lease. The property includes a temperature controlled building with dedicated freezer and cooler space, plus more than six acres of land and room to expand well beyond the current footprint.

The site sits with quick freeway access, positioning it as a potential hub for food or logistics companies looking to serve the Twin Cities and upper Midwest. Marketing materials highlight expansion potential to well over one hundred thousand square feet, depending on future site design.

Weekend outlook & community updates

After a windy Friday that sent temperatures tumbling, forecasters expect a cold but fairly quiet weekend, with partly sunny skies and highs hovering around the single digits to low 30s. Air quality readings remain in the good range, meaning no added concerns for outdoor plans beyond the chill.

Looking ahead, The Rookery is preparing for its 2026 Youth Summer Day Camps, with registration for individual weekly sessions opening on February 10. Regional organizers are also promoting a new Winterfest celebration that begins Friday, February 13, including a family bingo night in Lino Lakes to kick things off.

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