Transportation

January 14, 2020 4:29 PM

LAX-bound aircraft dumps fuel on elementary school, minor injuries reported

Emergency units treated 17 children and 9 adults after an aircraft dumped fuel on its way to a safe emergency landing, fire and aviation authorities said.

by Vanessa Romo

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January 13, 2020 4:55 PM

No one injured after fire consumes school bus on I-494

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fire that appears to have engulfed a school bus on Interstate Hwy. 494 Monday afternoon. Richfield Middle School says the bus was transporting students to a basketball game.

by MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2020 3:27 PM

Lime and Edina part ways

Citing complaints and new restrictions, the city and the ride-share company are not renewing the agreement that’s had bikes and scooters in the city for the last two years. It’s the first Minnesota city to eliminate the scooters.

by Tim Nelson

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January 5, 2020 8:31 AM

Wintry mix leaves glaze of ice on Twin Cities streets, freeways

A wintry mix of precipitation left a glaze of ice on some Twin Cities roads and highways Sunday morning, leading to a flurry of crashes and spinouts.

by Andrew Krueger

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December 28, 2019 7:05 AM

Freezing rain creates havoc for some, icy wonderland for others in Minnesota

Freezing rain turned freeways and sidewalks into skating rinks across the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota early Saturday, leading to hundreds of crashes. The coating of ice also created a slippery wonderland for some Twin Cities residents who skated down city streets and sidewalks.

by Jon Collins and Andrew Krueger

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December 27, 2019 4:04 PM

Delta waives change fees, MnDOT preparing as winter storm targets Minnesota

Delta Air Lines says it's waiving change fees for travelers flying to or from the Twin Cities this weekend as a major winter storm takes aim at the Upper Midwest.

by Andrew Krueger

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December 26, 2019 3:30 PM

Ask a ‘sotan: Why should we get out of the left lane?

What’s the point behind a law urging drivers to merge to the right lane? We talk to the Minnesota State Patrol to find out.

by Matt Mikus

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December 23, 2019 12:33 PM

Former state roads chief Zelle to run Met Council

Barely a year removed from leading the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Charlie Zelle will head the transit-oriented Met Council starting in January.

by Brian Bakst

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December 23, 2019 4:00 AM

Car seat safety tips for holiday travel

Properly installed car seats can drastically reduce the risk of injury or death during traffic accidents. Here are some pointers on how to do it.

by Jon Collins

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December 14, 2019 1:28 PM

Life along Pakistan's mountain highway, where China is investing billions of dollars

The Karakoram Highway revamp is a key part of China's trade and infrastructure initiative in the region, and local communities' expectations are high.

by Abdul Sattar and Diaa Hadid

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