Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Where Midwest airports rank for on time departures
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics compiled a ranking of 30 U.S. airports by their percentage of on-time departures between Jan. 2026 and June 2026. Here's how the airports stacked up, including some in the Midwest.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics compiled a ranking of 30 U.S. airports by their percentage of on-time departures between Jan. 2026 and June 2026. Here's how the airports stacked up, including some in the Midwest.
Blatnik Bridge reconstruction gets underway
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers joined Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Tammy Baldwin and Tina Smith to break ground on the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction connecting Duluth and Superior.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers joined Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Tammy Baldwin and Tina Smith to break ground on the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction connecting Duluth and Superior.
Blatnik Bridge reconstruction gets underway
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers joined Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Tammy Baldwin and Tina Smith to break ground on the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction connecting Duluth and Superior.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers joined Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Tammy Baldwin and Tina Smith to break ground on the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction connecting Duluth and Superior.
Blatnik Bridge connecting Minnesota, Wisconsin to undergo $1.8B reconstruction
A major bridge connecting two states is getting a long-overdue overhaul.
A major bridge connecting two states is getting a long-overdue overhaul.
Minnesota State Fair: What you need to know for 2026
The Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 27 to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. This guide has everything you need to know about the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together from how much it costs and how to get there to all the new foods, attractions and entertainment.
The Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 27 to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. This guide has everything you need to know about the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together from how much it costs and how to get there to all the new foods, attractions and entertainment.
Green Line extension prepares for 2027 opening
The Southwest Light Rail project, also known as the METRO Green Line Extension, is moving another step closer to its expected 2027 opening. Metro Transit is conducting emergency safety drills at SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie as crews prepare for the new line. Metro Transit Chief Safety Officer Andrew Brody explains what the drills involve, what residents may see and hear, and where testing stands ahead of opening day.
The Southwest Light Rail project, also known as the METRO Green Line Extension, is moving another step closer to its expected 2027 opening. Metro Transit is conducting emergency safety drills at SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie as crews prepare for the new line. Metro Transit Chief Safety Officer Andrew Brody explains what the drills involve, what residents may see and hear, and where testing stands ahead of opening day.
Highway 280 reopens in time for Minnesota State Fair
Highway 280 has finally reopened after being closed for the last four months. The road was closed from 1-94 to Highway 36/1-35.
Highway 280 has finally reopened after being closed for the last four months. The road was closed from 1-94 to Highway 36/1-35.
FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracking
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
MSP ground stop leaves planes on tarmac after FAA equipment outage, issue now resolved
Several planes were left stationary on the tarmac at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as a ground stop was put into effect, airport officials say.
Several planes were left stationary on the tarmac at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as a ground stop was put into effect, airport officials say.
Northwest Airlines turns 100: Twin Cities Museum preserves the iconic carrier's legacy
A century after Northwest Airlines took to the skies, a group of dedicated Minnesotans is working to keep its story alive for generations to come.
A century after Northwest Airlines took to the skies, a group of dedicated Minnesotans is working to keep its story alive for generations to come.
Minnesota gas prices dip as another Iran deal reportedly in works
Average gas prices in Minnesota dipped under $4 this week as another potential deal to end the Iran War is now reportedly in the works.
Average gas prices in Minnesota dipped under $4 this week as another potential deal to end the Iran War is now reportedly in the works.
Trump launches Freedom Haulers fast track for veterans
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
Trump launches Freedom Haulers fast track for veterans
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
MnDOT launching speed camera program
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will soon begin testing speed cameras at two construction work sites.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will soon begin testing speed cameras at two construction work sites.
Seattle-bound Alaska Airlines flight declares emergency, returns to Rome
Passengers on a flight between Seattle and Rome faced a roller-coaster of travel plans over the weekend as a mechanical issue caused an emergency declaration to return back to the Italian capital.
Passengers on a flight between Seattle and Rome faced a roller-coaster of travel plans over the weekend as a mechanical issue caused an emergency declaration to return back to the Italian capital.
MnDOT to test speed cameras at construction sites
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will soon begin testing speed cameras at two construction work sites in the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will soon begin testing speed cameras at two construction work sites in the Twin Cities.
Airlines, Boeing push Congress for $20B to modernize air traffic control
The U.S. aviation industry is urging Congress to approve an additional $20 billion to modernize the nation's aging air traffic control system.
The U.S. aviation industry is urging Congress to approve an additional $20 billion to modernize the nation's aging air traffic control system.