Transportation

March 1, 2023 5:31 AM

A fiery Greece train collision kills dozens and injures more than 80

The government has declared three days of national mourning after a head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train flattened killed at least three dozen people and injured some 85.

by The Associated Press

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February 27, 2023 7:51 AM

Freezing rain leads to icy roads and sidewalks, school delays across much of Minnesota

Freezing rain across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin early Monday led to icy roads and sidewalks, and delayed or canceled classes in many school districts.

by Andrew Krueger

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February 23, 2023 4:00 AM

As snow winds down, cleanup from multiday storm begins across Minnesota

Minnesotans got to work clearing streets, driveways and sidewalks on Thursday as a multiday winter storm slowly moved out of the region.

by MPR News Staff

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February 22, 2023 6:52 PM

More than 1,600 flights have been canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest

Heavy snow and high winds are causing blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest. It's the latest stage of a three-day storm that's placed over half the country under winter weather warnings.

by Emily Olson and Jonathan Franklin

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February 22, 2023 4:00 AM

Cancellations, closings mount as storm's second punch muscles into Minnesota

MnDOT says I-90 and all state highways from Worthington west to the South Dakota border and south to the Iowa border are closed. Hundreds of Twin Cities airport flights have been canceled. Here’s the latest on travel conditions, school and business closings and forecasts.

by MPR News Staff

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February 21, 2023 12:00 PM

Closings begin, officials warn of 'historic' snowstorm's coming dangers

Regional authorities on Tuesday were preparing for the potential of up to nearly 2 feet of snow in swaths of western and southern Minnesota through Thursday. Here’s what we know about travel conditions, school and business closings and forecasts.

by MPR News Staff

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February 21, 2023 4:01 AM

Buttigieg calls for stronger railroad safety rules after East Palestine disaster

The transportation secretary wants stricter regulations on freight trains hauling toxic or volatile chemicals, and is calling on Congress to "untie" the DOT's hands for implementing safety measures.

by David Schaper

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February 21, 2023 3:50 AM

United Airlines will no longer charge families extra to sit together on flights

Adults with children ages 12 and under who are traveling on United Airlines flights will have the option to select seats next to their kids during or after the booking process.

by Ayana Archie

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February 15, 2023 2:10 PM

Minneapolis City Council eyeing next step toward funding sidewalk clearing

The proposal from two council members would begin as soon as 2024 and cover the entire 2,000-mile city sidewalk network by 2027. There’s a public forum Wednesday night and a meeting Thursday.

by Tim Nelson