Transportation

August 21, 2023 3:20 PM

Met Council says it has deal with Hennepin County to fund SW light rail costs

The line, which will connect downtown Minneapolis with Eden Prairie, Minn., has been plagued by construction delays and cost overruns.

by MPR News Staff

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August 20, 2023 4:00 PM

Planning a long-haul flight? Here's how to outsmart jet lag

Wondering how to prepare for sleep disruption? Should you take melatonin or other sleep aids? Here's answers from researchers and seasoned travelers — including NPR's international correspondents.

by Andrea Muraskin

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August 17, 2023 3:00 PM

Aer Lingus set to resume nonstop service between Twin Cities, Dublin

Aer Lingus is planning to resume nonstop flights between the Twin Cities and Dublin in April. The Irish airline’s service to Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport had been suspended at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Tim Nelson

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August 16, 2023 7:26 PM

MnDOT drops plan for controversial Duluth roundabout

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has dropped plans for a controversial roundabout in Duluth on London Road near the shore of Lake Superior, following months of outcry from local residents.

by Dan Kraker

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August 16, 2023 7:00 AM

Lyft, Uber say they'll stop rideshares if Minneapolis passes ordinance

Rideshare companies Lyft and Uber are threatening to pull service out of Minneapolis if the city passes an ordinance Thursday that gives drivers more protections and higher pay.

by Jon Collins

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August 15, 2023 6:48 PM

Metro Transit reports sharp crime drop at troubled light rail station

Metro Transit officials say crime at the Lake Street light rail station in Minneapolis dropped 58 percent amid an increased security presence.

by Matt Sepic

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August 14, 2023 1:13 PM

Coast Guard says 4 divers who went missing off S.C. coast were found alive

The divers plunged into the Atlantic Ocean off a pleasure craft more than 60 miles from Myrtle Beach, S.C. It wasn’t until after midnight that they were seen again.

by Bill Chappell

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August 10, 2023 4:00 AM

Long wait times and far out appointments frustrate Minnesotans seeking drivers licenses

Officials from Driver and Vehicle Services say continuing staffing shortages are largely to blame for the struggle to nail down an appointment, with backlogs from the pandemic making matters worse.

by Olivia Stevens

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August 9, 2023 2:30 PM

Hundreds of Minnesotans out of a job after Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy

Hundreds of Minnesotans have lost their jobs after Yellow Corp., one of the largest less-than-load trucking companies in the country, declared bankruptcy.

by Peter Cox

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August 8, 2023 5:39 PM

Proposal to boost rideshare driver pay moves forward in Minneapolis

A proposal in front of the Minneapolis City Council which seeks to, among other things, boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers whose rides originate in the city, gained approval in a committee. The full council will vote on the measure next week.

by Nina Moini

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