Transportation

March 13, 2023 6:32 AM

Parts of Minnesota digging out from more than 18 inches of snow over the weekend

Weekend snow across much of Minnesota — including more than 18 inches along parts of the North Shore — continued to have effects on roads and schools on Monday.

by Andrew Krueger

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March 13, 2023 5:00 AM

Roundabout row: MnDOT's plan for London Road in Duluth riles residents

State transportation officials are moving ahead with a plan to remake a stretch of London Road in Duluth — the gateway to the North Shore — despite many residents’ objections to one of three proposed roundabouts.

by Dan Kraker

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March 9, 2023 1:59 PM

Prince highway honor is one step closer to passage at the Capitol

A three-year campaign to name a stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince is nearing the finish line at the Capitol.

by Tim Nelson

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March 6, 2023 12:32 PM

Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio

The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.

by Emily Olson

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March 6, 2023 6:14 AM

Burst of overnight snow causes slushy roads, school delays across Minnesota

Overnight snow led to a slippery, slushy morning commute Monday across central and southern Minnesota — and caused a number of school districts to delay the start of classes.

by Andrew Krueger

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March 5, 2023 1:43 PM

How dangerous is turbulence on airplanes? Here's what you need to know

Over the past week, turbulence caused one death on a business jet and seven hospitalizations on a commercial flight. Here's what to know about how to keep yourself safe and why turbulence happens.

by Kaitlyn Radde

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March 5, 2023 5:00 AM

Minnesota transit agency is testing a new electric bus from Turkey

The shape of things to come in public transportation looks like a big loaf of bread on little wheels, if a new electric bus being tested by the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is any indication.

by Tim Nelson

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March 3, 2023 4:00 AM

Nice Ride shuts down pioneering Minneapolis bike share program

When Nice Ride launched in 2010, Minneapolis was one of only two American cities to have public bike sharing. The program helped pioneer the concept of micromobility, which has evolved to include electric scooters and e-bikes. But without a corporate sponsor, Nice Ride is shutting down.

by Amy Felegy and Matt Sepic

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March 2, 2023 1:36 PM

Ready to be loved: Blizzo the Lizzo-inspired snowplow debuts

The moment many Minnesotans have been waiting for has finally come: “Blizzo” is officially on the streets. The snowplow was revealed Thursday at the Camden truck station.

by Sam Stroozas

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March 1, 2023 11:47 AM

Feds give $2M to plan 'land bridge' above I-94 in St. Paul

The project is an effort to reestablish St. Paul’s historically Black Rondo neighborhood, which was torn apart to build Interstate 94 in the 1960s.

by Amy Felegy and Tim Nelson

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