Transportation

February 2, 2020 7:30 PM

MnDOT wants to hear from drivers about potential improvements to south metro highway

The Minnesota Department of Transportation wants to hear from drivers who use a major highway in the southern Twin Cities metro.

by Andrew Krueger

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February 1, 2020 1:52 PM

Mexico's president may raffle off official plane — and Mexicans find it hilarious

If you're in the market for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, look no further: Mexico's leader has just the plane for you, and he's apparently struggling to find a buyer.

by Carrie Kahn

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January 31, 2020 3:38 PM

U.S. declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus

The U.S. has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus from China. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also announced that President Trump will temporarily bar entry to the U.S. of foreign nationals believed to be a risk of transmitting the virus.

by The Associated Press

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January 28, 2020 6:11 PM

U.S. expands traveler screenings to 15 more entry points, including MSP

So far there are five confirmed cases of the virus in the U.S. and no sign they have spread the illness to those around them. But as a precaution, the U.S. is beefing up its checks on returning international travelers beyond the five airports initially announced, to encompass 20 entry points, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

by The Associated Press

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January 28, 2020 2:28 PM

Coronavirus may extend Minneapolis man’s China visit

Yulin Yin traveled to his hometown to visit his family and friends. Now his wife doesn’t know how long he’ll have to stay there.

by Brandt Williams

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January 23, 2020 1:53 PM

Can airport screening help stop the spread of Wuhan coronavirus?

A new illness is spreading throughout China and other parts of the world, including one confirmed case in the U.S. As airports ramp up screening efforts, public health experts question if they help.

by Lesley McClurg

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January 22, 2020 11:17 AM

U.S. seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending. The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to change the rules regarding service animals.

by The Associated Press

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January 21, 2020 1:13 PM

Airport officials consider joining move to $15 minimum wage

The ordinance would cover thousands of workers and bring the airport into line with similar measures in Minneapolis and St. Paul. But business owners tied to the airport are concerned about the costs.

by Tim Nelson

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January 18, 2020 6:27 PM

Amtrak asks 2 people who use wheelchairs to pay $25,000 for a ride

It usually costs $16 to take Amtrak from Chicago to Bloomington, Ill. The company defended the $25,000 cost for the extra wheelchair users, saying it reflects a new policy.

by Joseph Shapiro

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January 18, 2020 11:59 AM

A mayor in Norway's Arctic looks to China to reinvent his frontier town

Melting ice means more ships are traversing polar shipping lanes, so Rune Rafaelsen wants Chinese investors to help turn the small town of Kirkenes into a major logistics hub. But doubters abound.

by Jackie Northam

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