Minnesota airports receive $42 million in FAA grants for improvements
Minnesota airports will receive more than $42 million in FAA grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.
Survey: Highway construction jobs increasing, but more dangerous
Highway construction jobs are increasing nationwide, but a new survey shows those work zones are increasingly dangerous for those workers.
New COVID-19 safety measures in place at MSP as projections forecast increase in travel
As travel projections forecast an increase in flights this month at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, airport leaders are rolling out additional safety measures for travelers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro Transit to increase service on some light rail and bus routes starting Saturday
As ridership demand increases amid loosening COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota, Metro Transit is extending service for some of its light rail lines and bus routes, according to the agency's spokesman.
Parents frustrated over Minnesota driver's test backlog as special session looms
Minnesota reopened driver's tests to the general public this week for the first time in months, but frustration set in almost immediately over the backlog caused by the coronavirus.
Petition to change Chicago Ave. to 'Floyd Ave.' in Minneapolis signed by more than 5,000
A petition to rename Minneapolis’s Chicago Avenue to Floyd Avenue in honor of George Floyd has gained more than 5,000 signatures Thursday afternoon.
MnDOT releases new video of semi on I-35W before protests, charges against driver deferred
The Hennepin County Attorney says it will defer charges against a truck driver that drove onto to the I-35W bridge during a large protest Sunday.
St. Paul DVS exam station hits capacity for knowledge tests 5 hours after reopening Tuesday
Fourteen DVS driver’s license exam stations across Minnesota opened Tuesday with new safety precautions in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the locations saw long lines with waits lasting hours.
Ex-Mayo Clinic researcher, who expressed desire to join ISIS, indicted by federal grand jury
A 28-year-old doctor from Pakistan, who formerly worked as a researcher at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for attempting to provide material to support the terrorist group ISIS.
Face coverings required for Metro Transit buses and trains, starting Monday
Starting Monday, face coverings will be required to wear on all Metro Transit buses and light rail trains. Metro Transit officials say it is an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as well as follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
16 DVS exam stations reopening, road tests to resume on May 26
Minnesota is restarting driver’s license road tests on May 26 with priority given to thousands of applicants who have had their road tests canceled since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota DVS weighs driver's exam changes as backlog hits 12,500 -- and growing
Minnesota regulators are weighing changes to driver's tests, like consolidating exam stations, opening on weekends, and farming out trucking exams to third-party companies, to reduce a growing backlog amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Delta Air Lines to retire Boeing 777 fleet, signals shift to smaller operation
Delta Air Lines is permanently retiring its Boeing 777 fleet by the end of the year, the company announced Thursday.
Wisconsin pilot program launches for teen drivers to waive road test
Monday marked the first day Wisconsin teens under the age of 18 with the consent of an adult sponsor could skip the road test requirement to get their driver license.
Newsom: Tesla and other manufacturers may be able to resume next week
Manufacturing companies like Tesla may be able to legally reopen next week, Gov. Newsom said.
The "new normal" for air travel: MSP airport leader on what flying could look like post-pandemic
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, MSP Airport is dealing with a major decline in passengers. Traffic at the airport has dropped nearly 94 percent since February. Metropolitan Airports Commission CEO Brian Ryks joined the Morning Buzz to talk about safety measures in place, what flying could look like in our "new normal", and how long it could take the airport to recover.
Order allows temporary food truck operations at up to 6 Minnesota highway rest stops
Food trucks will be allowed to operate at a small amount of highway rest areas in Minnesota following a new executive order from Gov. Tim Walz.
Delta to require travelers to wear masks or face coverings starting May 4
Delta will soon be requiring all travelers to wear a mask or face covering on their flights, according to a company update released Thursday.
Why fatal crashes are up in Minnesota despite a sharp decrease in traffic
Despite traffic volumes decreasing by as much as half on Minnesota roads, the Minnesota State Patrol says fatalities are up due to a huge uptick in speeding.
Metro Transit to limit amount of passengers per bus amid pandemic
Starting Thursday, Metro Transit will be limiting the amount of passengers on its buses due to novel coronavirus concerns, according to an update.