MSP airport prepares to welcome international travelers again
After 20 long months, the U.S. will re-open to international travelers Monday. Non-U.S. citizens will be allowed to come to America for the first time since the start of the pandemic, as long as they show proof of vaccination.
After 20 long months, the U.S. will re-open to international travelers Monday. Non-U.S. citizens will be allowed to come to America for the first time since the start of the pandemic, as long as they show proof of vaccination.
Expect higher costs for holiday air travel with demand up, experts say
Experts say demand for air travel is about 80 to 85 percent of where it was before the pandemic. But that could cause some sticker shock if you are looking to book a trip for the holidays.
Experts say demand for air travel is about 80 to 85 percent of where it was before the pandemic. But that could cause some sticker shock if you are looking to book a trip for the holidays.
Holiday air travel demands, prices are up
Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter says if you are looking to book a trip for Thanksgiving, Christmas or even spring break, being flexible and avoiding peak travel days could save you hundreds of dollars.
Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter says if you are looking to book a trip for Thanksgiving, Christmas or even spring break, being flexible and avoiding peak travel days could save you hundreds of dollars.
Lyft adds new safety feature in Minneapolis over uptick in carjackings targeting rideshare drivers
Lyft is rolling out a new safety feature in Minneapolis that requires an additional form of ID from riders using anonymous payment methods like Venmo. This comes in response to over 40 carjackings and robberies of rideshare drivers reported in the city since August.
Lyft is rolling out a new safety feature in Minneapolis that requires an additional form of ID from riders using anonymous payment methods like Venmo. This comes in response to over 40 carjackings and robberies of rideshare drivers reported in the city since August.
DPS will soon issue $20 fine to driver's test no-shows
Starting Nov. 1, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety will fine anyone $20 who fails to show up for their driver’s license road test.
Starting Nov. 1, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety will fine anyone $20 who fails to show up for their driver’s license road test.
Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
Thursday expected to be busiest travel day at MSP since before pandemic
Airport officials estimate more than 35,000 people will travel through Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on Thursday, many of them traveling over the MEA school break.
Airport officials estimate more than 35,000 people will travel through Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on Thursday, many of them traveling over the MEA school break.
Thursday expected to be busiest travel day at MSP since before pandemic
Airport officials estimate more than 35,000 people will travel through Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on Thursday, many of them traveling over the MEA school break.
Airport officials estimate more than 35,000 people will travel through Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on Thursday, many of them traveling over the MEA school break.
Small Minnesota school bus company helps amid driver shortage
School districts across the country are still struggling to find ways to get all of their students to and from school amid a shortage in bus drivers. But now in St. Anthony, a small busing company founded by a refugee from Somalia is trying to help fix the problem.
School districts across the country are still struggling to find ways to get all of their students to and from school amid a shortage in bus drivers. But now in St. Anthony, a small busing company founded by a refugee from Somalia is trying to help fix the problem.
Minneapolis police won't respond to overnight parking complaints under pilot program
Starting Monday, the City of Minneapolis is launching a pilot program that will no longer have Minneapolis police officers responding to overnight parking complaints.
Starting Monday, the City of Minneapolis is launching a pilot program that will no longer have Minneapolis police officers responding to overnight parking complaints.
REV Midwest: 5 governors commit to network for charging electric vehicles
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
NTSB: Amtrak train was going below speed limit before derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board briefed reporters Monday in Montana as investigators try to figure out what went wrong with Amtrak’s westbound Empire Builder train over the weekend. Three people were killed and seven were injured in the derailment.
The National Transportation Safety Board briefed reporters Monday in Montana as investigators try to figure out what went wrong with Amtrak’s westbound Empire Builder train over the weekend. Three people were killed and seven were injured in the derailment.
Plane flips over during landing at Eden Prairie's Flying Cloud Airport
One person suffered minor injuries after a plane flipped over as it was landing at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie Thursday afternoon.
One person suffered minor injuries after a plane flipped over as it was landing at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie Thursday afternoon.
Union leaders say changes must be made to fix school bus driver shortage
As students return to the classroom, many districts are still coping with bus driver shortages across the state. Now, drivers are addressing the issue and how to fix it.
As students return to the classroom, many districts are still coping with bus driver shortages across the state. Now, drivers are addressing the issue and how to fix it.
Mississippi highway collapse leaves 2 dead, at least 10 injured
A portion of a Mississippi highway collapsed, potentially caused by torrential rain in the area following Hurricane Ida, officials said.
A portion of a Mississippi highway collapsed, potentially caused by torrential rain in the area following Hurricane Ida, officials said.
Victoria plane crash: No distress call made from pilot, initial NTSB report says
The preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board says no distress call was made from the pilot before the fatal plane crash in Victoria earlier this month.
The preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board says no distress call was made from the pilot before the fatal plane crash in Victoria earlier this month.
Metro Transit only operating 3 Minnesota State Fair express bus routes this year
Metro Transit announced this week it will be scaling back its express bus service to the Minnesota State Fair this year due to a shortage of drivers.
Metro Transit announced this week it will be scaling back its express bus service to the Minnesota State Fair this year due to a shortage of drivers.
Plagued by cost overruns, Southwest light rail taps budget reserve
Southwest Light Rail, the biggest public works project in Minnesota history, tapped a lifeline Tuesday to keep construction of the over-budget and behind-schedule line moving.
Southwest Light Rail, the biggest public works project in Minnesota history, tapped a lifeline Tuesday to keep construction of the over-budget and behind-schedule line moving.
Minnesota adopts 'clean car' rules to foster electric shift
Minnesota officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles.
Minnesota officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles.