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Transportation

More than $1 billion awarded to Minnesota, Wisconsin bridge

More than $1 billion awarded to Minnesota, Wisconsin bridge

Officials announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $1.06 billion in federal funding to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior, Wis.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Large hanging art installation coming to MSP’s Terminal 1 in 2025

Large hanging art installation coming to MSP’s Terminal 1 in 2025

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) unveiled the design concept for the new sculpture on Monday in Concourse G of Terminal 1, where it will hang from the rotunda and span about 40 feet.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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No joke: Feds are banning humorous electronic messages on highways

No joke: Feds are banning humorous electronic messages on highways

Administration officials say electronic signs with obscure meanings, references to pop culture or those intended to be funny will be banned in 2026 because they can be misunderstood or distracting.
by The Associated Press

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As the auto industry pivots to EVs, product tester Consumer Reports learns to adjust

As the auto industry pivots to EVs, product tester Consumer Reports learns to adjust

The auto industry is adding more electric vehicles, and Consumer Reports' product reviewers are making adjustments too, from installing EV chargers to inventing new tests for cars.
by Camila Domonoske

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Snow-covered roads reported in SE Minnesota; subzero cold statewide this weekend

Snow-covered roads reported in SE Minnesota; subzero cold statewide this weekend

While the snow was later — and lighter — than previously expected across much of southern Minnesota on Friday, a blast of subzero air remains on track to sweep across the region this weekend.
by Andrew Krueger

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TSA found record number of firearms at airport checkpoints in 2023. Most were loaded

TSA found record number of firearms at airport checkpoints in 2023. Most were loaded

The number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints has reached an all-time high. Agency officials said the No. 1 reason passengers give is that they forgot they were carrying them.
by Diba Mohtasham

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