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Transportation

As murder charges are filed in most recent in a string of car crash tragedies, traffic safety director speaks out

As murder charges are filed in most recent in a string of car crash tragedies, traffic safety director speaks out

On Tuesday, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced one count of second-degree murder and five counts of second-degree assault charges against the woman who plowed a car into a group of people in downtown Minneapolis, killing a 16-year-old girl and injuring five others.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minneapolis residents express concerns about proposed Blue Line extension plan

Minneapolis residents express concerns about proposed Blue Line extension plan

Municipalities where the route will be located are holding public hearings on the preliminary design plans. Minneapolis City Council members are listening to feedback and will vote on whether to grant municipal consent for the project.
by Regina Medina

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12 students taken to hospital after vehicle hits Cherry school bus near Hibbing

12 students taken to hospital after vehicle hits Cherry school bus near Hibbing

The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. and the bus, which was carrying pre-K through 12th grade students, rolled at the intersection of Highway 5 and Townline Road in St. Louis County.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Months after Twin Cities highway closed, repairs to reopen it are set to begin

Months after Twin Cities highway closed, repairs to reopen it are set to begin

It’s been more than three months since a state highway in the Twin Cities unexpectedly closed after saturated soil on a hillside gave way, undermining the pavement. But the end of the closure may be in sight.
by Andrew Krueger

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Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon, 2 NASA astronauts will stay behind

Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon, 2 NASA astronauts will stay behind

NASA said Wednesday that everything is on track for the Starliner capsule to undock from the space station Friday evening. The fully automated capsule will aim for a touchdown in New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range six hours later.
by The Associated Press

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Should your car warn you that you’re speeding? California lawmakers vote yes

Should your car warn you that you’re speeding? California lawmakers vote yes

California could become the first state to require technology in cars that warns drivers when they're going 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. But critics say lawmakers are moving too fast.
by Joel Rose

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