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Transportation

Northstar commuter trains from Minneapolis to Big Lake could be replaced with bus service

Northstar commuter trains from Minneapolis to Big Lake could be replaced with bus service

After more than 15 years, the days of Northstar commuter rail service between Minneapolis and Big Lake may be numbered. MnDOT and the Met Council are considering replacing Northstar commuter trains through the northwest Twin Cities metro area with buses.
by MPR News Staff

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Delta releases some details about crew piloting Minneapolis-to-Toronto flight that crashed

Delta releases some details about crew piloting Minneapolis-to-Toronto flight that crashed

Delta Air Lines has shared some information about the crew who piloted a Minneapolis-to-Toronto flight that crashed while landing on Monday. The airline said it released the information in response to social media posts “containing false and misleading assertions.”
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Frey vetoes council move toward a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square

Frey vetoes council move toward a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the City Council’s plan to explore building a pedestrian-only mall at George Floyd Square, the intersection where an officer killed Floyd in 2020. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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2 people are dead in a small plane collision at a southern Arizona airport

2 people are dead in a small plane collision at a southern Arizona airport

A midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona has killed two people. Federal air-safety investigators said each plane had two people aboard when they collided in Marana Regional Airport on the outskirts of Tucson.
by The Associated Press

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What’s the key to surviving a plane crash? Skilled crew, strong seats and wings that detach

What’s the key to surviving a plane crash? Skilled crew, strong seats and wings that detach

All 76 passengers and four crew walked away from Monday’s disaster, with 21 people suffering minor injuries. It’s a credit, aviation experts said, to advances in plane design as well as a crew that flawlessly executed an evacuation plan.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Questions emerge about what may have caused Delta plane to burst into flames and flip over

Questions emerge about what may have caused Delta plane to burst into flames and flip over

Aviation experts say investigators will consider the weather conditions, as well as the possibility of human error or an aircraft malfunction as they try to determine why a Delta Air Lines jet burst into flames and flipped upside down as it tried to land in Toronto. 
by The Associated Press

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Toronto plane crash sparks questions on passenger safety

Toronto plane crash sparks questions on passenger safety

There are many questions from passengers about flight safety after a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed and flipped over while landing. All 80 people on board survived but 21 passengers were injured.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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All 80 aboard Delta flight survive after jet flips upon arrival in Toronto

All 80 aboard Delta flight survive after jet flips upon arrival in Toronto

The Delta Air Lines jet came down fast, landing so hard that it lost its right wing, then burst into flames on a runway in Toronto. The aircraft slid to a stop, upside down, leaving a trail of black smoke in its wake and passengers scrambling to escape the wreckage.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota lawmaker wants statewide ban on new billboard signs

Minnesota lawmaker wants statewide ban on new billboard signs

Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, said the signs detract from the state's natural scenic beauty and pose a safety concern for motorists. Billboard companies say the bill would hurt local businesses and curtail First Amendment rights.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Anthony Sledwards, Plowabunga! among winners in MnDOT's Name a Snowplow contest

Anthony Sledwards, Plowabunga! among winners in MnDOT's Name a Snowplow contest

While Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards drives the lane against NBA opponents this season, “Anthony Sledwards” will soon be clearing driving lanes for Minnesota motorists. It’s one of the eight winning snowplow names in MnDOT’s annual contest.
by MPR News Staff

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