Transportation

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.