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Transportation

Driver faces charges after crash involving school bus near Hibbing

Driver faces charges after crash involving school bus near Hibbing

According to the criminal complaint, Svea Snickers’ vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with the bus. The complaint alleges Snickers had been using Snapchat on her phone shortly before the crash.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel

Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel

Parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas are under severe weather watches as the National Weather Service predicts a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes to the region. 
by The Associated Press

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American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded U.S. flights

American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded U.S. flights

American Airlines flights are cleared to fly after a brief grounding due to systemwide technical issue. American had reported a technical issue affecting its entire system with millions traveling for the holiday.
by The Associated Press

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Snow emergencies remain in effect for St. Paul, Minneapolis

Snow emergencies remain in effect for St. Paul, Minneapolis

Snowplows were back on the road Friday across much of Minnesota, clearing freeways, streets and sidewalks after Thursday’s winter storm. Snow emergencies remain in effect in Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities.
by Andrew Krueger

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For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought

For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought

Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports. Some are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport features live musicians every day, and Nashville International Airport has five stages that host more than 800 performances a year.
by The Associated Press

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Snow causing difficult travel across Minnesota, snow emergencies issued for Minneapolis and St. Paul

Snow causing difficult travel across Minnesota, snow emergencies issued for Minneapolis and St. Paul

Steady snow that started falling overnight continued Thursday across a wide swath of Minnesota, causing difficult travel. Many school districts closed or sent students home early. Some cities — including Minneapolis and St. Paul — have declared snow emergencies.
by Andrew Krueger and Peter Cox

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