Proposals would double time between driver’s license renewals, make fee changes
New proposals making their way through the Minnesota Senate would change renewal requirements for driver's licenses from every eight years instead of the current four-year requirement - in addition to making changes in fee collections.
New proposals making their way through the Minnesota Senate would change renewal requirements for driver's licenses from every eight years instead of the current four-year requirement - in addition to making changes in fee collections.
Biden speaks in Duluth-Superior to tout infrastructure after State of the Union
As war rages in Europe and rising prices cause economic uncertainty in the U.S., President Joe Biden visited the Duluth-Superior region Wednesday for his first event after the State of the Union address.
As war rages in Europe and rising prices cause economic uncertainty in the U.S., President Joe Biden visited the Duluth-Superior region Wednesday for his first event after the State of the Union address.
Some St. Louis Park residents upset over construction in Fern Hill neighborhood
Despite an online petition against it, the project to add sidewalks and bikeways to several streets to the Fern Hill neighborhood was approved by City Council on Tuesday night.
Despite an online petition against it, the project to add sidewalks and bikeways to several streets to the Fern Hill neighborhood was approved by City Council on Tuesday night.
Legacy of Frederick McKinley Jones: Black Minnesota inventor pioneered refrigerated transportation
Frederick McKinley Jones was one of the most prolific African American inventors in our nation's history, and he called Minnesota home. His most famous invention helped create several new industries from frozen foods to supermarkets to fast food restaurants. FOX 9’s Maury Glover looks at the life and legacy of the King of Cool.
Frederick McKinley Jones was one of the most prolific African American inventors in our nation's history, and he called Minnesota home. His most famous invention helped create several new industries from frozen foods to supermarkets to fast food restaurants. FOX 9’s Maury Glover looks at the life and legacy of the King of Cool.
'Boondoggle of historic proportions:' Calls grow for Southwest Light Rail audit
A bipartisan and growing list of state lawmakers are calling for an audit of Southwest Light Rail after the project's troubles pushed its estimated cost to $2.75 billion and its opening date to 2027.
A bipartisan and growing list of state lawmakers are calling for an audit of Southwest Light Rail after the project's troubles pushed its estimated cost to $2.75 billion and its opening date to 2027.
'Boondoggle of historic proportions:' Calls grow for Southwest Light Rail audit
A bipartisan and growing list of state lawmakers are calling for an audit of Southwest Light Rail after the project's troubles pushed its estimated cost to $2.75 billion and its opening date to 2027.
A bipartisan and growing list of state lawmakers are calling for an audit of Southwest Light Rail after the project's troubles pushed its estimated cost to $2.75 billion and its opening date to 2027.
Southwest LRT will take three extra years to finish, Met Council to pay up to $210 million settlement
The over-budget and behind-schedule Southwest Light Rail project that began in 2018 will take an extra 34 months to finish, putting it on track to open sometime in 2026
The over-budget and behind-schedule Southwest Light Rail project that began in 2018 will take an extra 34 months to finish, putting it on track to open sometime in 2026
Tentative agreement reached ahead of strike for MSP Airport snowplow crews
With a strike possible this week, a deal is on the table between a union representing snowplow crews at MSP Airport and the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the union says.
With a strike possible this week, a deal is on the table between a union representing snowplow crews at MSP Airport and the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the union says.
Biden touts bridge repair program in speech on infrastructure
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
FAA says unruly airline passenger reports down 50% so far in 2022
Within the first two weeks of 2022, the FAA has received 76 reports of unruly passenger behavior.
Within the first two weeks of 2022, the FAA has received 76 reports of unruly passenger behavior.
One dead, four hospitalized after Itasca County crash
A two-vehicle crash Friday has left a man dead and four others injured in Itasca County.
A two-vehicle crash Friday has left a man dead and four others injured in Itasca County.
DPS to reopen all driving exam stations by Jan. 31
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it is opening up all remaining driving exam stations that were closed during the pandemic by Jan. 31.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it is opening up all remaining driving exam stations that were closed during the pandemic by Jan. 31.
Twin Cities school districts grapple with bus driver shortages
Twin Cities school districts facing staff shortages amidst a surge of COVID-19 are now warning parents of a bus driver shortage.
Twin Cities school districts facing staff shortages amidst a surge of COVID-19 are now warning parents of a bus driver shortage.
St. Paul declares snow emergency beginning Wednesday night
St. Paul has declared a snow emergency after several inches of snow fell in the city from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
St. Paul has declared a snow emergency after several inches of snow fell in the city from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
MSP Airport COVID-19 test site switches to appointment only due to crowds
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health say anyone looking to get a COVID-19 test on Monday at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport must have an appointment.
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health say anyone looking to get a COVID-19 test on Monday at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport must have an appointment.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”
The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”
Post-holiday travel: 84 flights cancelled at MSP, Sun Country baggage jam
New Year’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for air travel, but in 2022 things did not go well at MSP Airport.
New Year’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for air travel, but in 2022 things did not go well at MSP Airport.
Post-holiday travel trouble: More flights cancelled at MSP, Sun Country baggage jam
As the pandemic and omicron spike continues to stress staffing for airlines, it was a tough post-holiday travel day for flyers coming through MSP Airport.
As the pandemic and omicron spike continues to stress staffing for airlines, it was a tough post-holiday travel day for flyers coming through MSP Airport.
Thrifty Traveler calls for airlines to compensate passengers for canceled, delayed flights
A popular website where air travelers turn to find advice on cheap fares is now also offering advice to U.S. regulators – force the airline industry to compensate passengers for delayed or canceled flights.
A popular website where air travelers turn to find advice on cheap fares is now also offering advice to U.S. regulators – force the airline industry to compensate passengers for delayed or canceled flights.
Lingering disruptions continue to delay some flyers at MSP Airport
Problems at MSP Airport continued midweek for some unlucky passengers this holiday season.
Problems at MSP Airport continued midweek for some unlucky passengers this holiday season.