FAA investigates after Alaska Airlines flight steers into SkyWest plane's path

An investigation is underway after an incoming Alaska Airlines flight steered into the path of a SkyWest passenger jet that was taking off from Portland International Airport last week, federal officials said.

Minneapolis purchasing Nice Ride brand bikes, scooters for 2024 and beyond

The often popular lime green bikes and scooters seen around the Twin Cities throughout summer will have a new owner after Lyft decided to cancel its operations this year.

Busy at MSP Airport for MEA weekend
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With MEA weekend here, MSP Airport will be busy. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the details.

Some families get jumpstart on MEA weekend

MEA weekend is starting in just a couple of days, but some families are already heading out on their trips. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) says it's going to be a busy weekend for travel.

NTSB finds broken rail caused Raymond, Minn. train derailment

A western Minnesota train derailment of nearly two dozen cars, carrying thousands of gallons of ethanol, was caused by a fractured rail, a National Transportation Safety Board report has found.

University of Minnesota study shows COVID-19 changed commuting patterns

The University of Minnesota conducted a nationwide study on commuting patterns and access to jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Box of giraffe poop seized at MSP Airport

A woman was stopped at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for attempting to bring giraffe poop into the country to make a necklace. 

Remembering Bill Dooley: Ride honors man who changed landscape of biking in Minnesota

Bill Dooley. You may not recognize the name, but depending on where you travel, you’ve likely seen his impact on the biking infrastructure throughout the metro.

Metropolitan Airports Commission to have hearing on cannabis

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has given notice it will be having a public hearing on a draft cannabis ordinance. 

Lufthansa coming to MSP with year-round direct flights to Frankfurt

The airline will become the 18th airline to operate at MSP, and is the first new trans-Atlantic carrier at the airport in four years.

Train carrying coal derails in Colorado; no injuries reported

In Colorado, a train carrying coal derailed on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from local authorities. Preliminary information suggests that at least 10 cars were involved in the incident.

Busy day of travel ahead for Labor Day weekend
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Labor Day is right around the corner and it's expected to be a very busy travel weekend this year.

American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

Southwest LRT: Hennepin County, Met Council resolve funding gap

The Metropolitan Council announced on Monday the funding deficit to finish the Southwest Light Rail Train line from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie has been resolved.

MSP Airport's dog is in final 4 of TSA's Cutest Canine contest

The National TSA Cutest Canine contest has reached its final four, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's very own Zita.

Delta announces MSP-Dublin direct flights

After Aer Lingus announced it was resuming nonstop flights to Dublin from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Delta says it as well will offer the route starting in May 2024. 

Aer Lingus non-stop flight from MSP Airport returns in 2024

Aer Lingus will resume non-stop flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dublin next spring, MSP officials announced Thursday.