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Transportation

U of M studies affordability impact of proposed Minneapolis light rail extension

U of M studies affordability impact of proposed Minneapolis light rail extension

The University of Minnesota is studying the impacts on housing and affordability of a possible extension of the Blue Line light rail through north Minneapolis and into the suburbs. Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazzard told host Cathy Wurzer why some communities are concerned about the extension.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

The emergency oil reserve isn't intended to be tapped as a way to manage prices — it's supposed to manage major supply disruptions, which the market is not currently experiencing. But it is one of the few tools a president has to push oil prices down.
by Camila Domonoske

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Museum exhibit documents human toll of freeway construction in Minneapolis

Museum exhibit documents human toll of freeway construction in Minneapolis

A museum exhibit that opened this fall in Minneapolis explores how the cost of building Interstate 35W a half-century ago was much more than just financial. It also cut through the heart of vibrant neighborhoods — displacing residents, and communities of color in particular.
by Sonja Kleven

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In Rochester, the future of work could include this driverless shuttle

In Rochester, the future of work could include this driverless shuttle

As the pandemic changes how and where we work, Rochester is still betting on a vibrant downtown. Its Destination Medical Center development initiative has continued, and recently unveiled a driverless shuttle.
by Catharine Richert, Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Flying for Thanksgiving? Expect packed planes, unruly passengers and cancellations

Flying for Thanksgiving? Expect packed planes, unruly passengers and cancellations

As of Nov. 7, bookings for Thanksgiving week flights were up 78 percent over last year, and they were even slightly ahead of 2019, up 3.2 percent from pre-pandemic levels.
by David Schaper

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