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Transportation

Flying cars in Minnesota? ‘Jetson's law’ could pave the way

Flying cars in Minnesota? ‘Jetson's law’ could pave the way

Several new laws go into effect Thursday in Minnesota. One of them is “Jetson’s law,” named after the 1960’s space age cartoon. The law includes provisions for the use of flying cars.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

Many people get range anxiety thinking about taking a long car trip in an EV. But a lot of money has gone into improving roadside chargers. We tried them out for ourselves during a 1,000-mile drive.
by Camila Domonoske

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Semi driver gets lost, then gets stuck under bridge in Cottage Grove

Semi driver gets lost, then gets stuck under bridge in Cottage Grove

The top of the semi’s cab was sheared off and the full-size trailer broke and got stuck beneath the bridge, according to photos shared by Cottage Grove police. Authorities said the driver was not injured.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul’s Kellogg Boulevard bridge closes for 3-year construction project

St. Paul’s Kellogg Boulevard bridge closes for 3-year construction project

The project is expected to last three years with a cost of roughly $91 million dollars. Funding for the project comes from a federal grant, state bonding and transportation legislation, municipal state aid and the city’s local capital investment program.
by Chandra Colvin

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