Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says

Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says

Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

With 33 speed-related road deaths in Minnesota, 2021 outpacing 2020

With 33 speed-related road deaths in Minnesota, 2021 outpacing 2020

As the temperatures warm up for the spring and summer, police are urging drivers to cool down following a deadly car crash in Burnsville Sunday killing two 22-year-olds, and injuring two 17-year-olds.   

As the temperatures warm up for the spring and summer, police are urging drivers to cool down following a deadly car crash in Burnsville Sunday killing two 22-year-olds, and injuring two 17-year-olds.   

Amtrak proposes routes from Twin Cities to Duluth, Eau Claire, Madison

Amtrak proposes routes from Twin Cities to Duluth, Eau Claire, Madison

Amtrak says it could add new routes connecting the Twin Cities to Duluth, Eau Claire, Madison and Chicago if the president’s new infrastructure proposal is passed.

Amtrak says it could add new routes connecting the Twin Cities to Duluth, Eau Claire, Madison and Chicago if the president’s new infrastructure proposal is passed.

Grass fire burns along I-35W in Lino Lakes, possibly started by cigarette

Grass fire burns along I-35W in Lino Lakes, possibly started by cigarette

A grass fire burned over 100 acres along I-35W in Lino Lakes, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and the smoke from it could be seen on radar. 

A grass fire burned over 100 acres along I-35W in Lino Lakes, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and the smoke from it could be seen on radar. 

Police: Stolen cab leads lengthy pursuit through Minneapolis, injuring 2

Police: Stolen cab leads lengthy pursuit through Minneapolis, injuring 2

A 30-year-old man is in custody after police say he stole a taxi cab and led police on a pursuit that injured two people including an officer Thursday morning in Minneapolis.

A 30-year-old man is in custody after police say he stole a taxi cab and led police on a pursuit that injured two people including an officer Thursday morning in Minneapolis.

With 6 months until deadline, just 22% of Minnesotans have REAL ID

With 6 months until deadline, just 22% of Minnesotans have REAL ID

In six months, REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities, but officials say only 22 percent of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders have one.

In six months, REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities, but officials say only 22 percent of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders have one.

Minnesota driver's license COVID-19 extensions end March 31

Minnesota driver's license COVID-19 extensions end March 31

Time is running out if you still need to renew a driver’s license or ID card, but got an extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Time is running out if you still need to renew a driver’s license or ID card, but got an extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Railcar carrying molasses explodes in Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Railcar carrying molasses explodes in Cannon Falls, Minnesota

A railcar carrying molasses exploded in Cannon Falls, Minnesota Tuesday morning, leaving the city smelling faintly like sugar, according to reports. 

A railcar carrying molasses exploded in Cannon Falls, Minnesota Tuesday morning, leaving the city smelling faintly like sugar, according to reports. 

Repair shops seeing shortage of catalytic converters amid increased thefts in Minnesota

Repair shops seeing shortage of catalytic converters amid increased thefts in Minnesota

More and more cars in Minnesota are now off the road because of a growing trend in thefts. Rather than stealing cars, some thieves simply stealing valuable metals off of them.

More and more cars in Minnesota are now off the road because of a growing trend in thefts. Rather than stealing cars, some thieves simply stealing valuable metals off of them.

Minn. lawmakers mull school bus stop arm cameras to catch outlaw drivers

Minn. lawmakers mull school bus stop arm cameras to catch outlaw drivers

A Minnesota House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation increasing the fines to $300 for drivers who blow past school bus stop arms.

A Minnesota House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation increasing the fines to $300 for drivers who blow past school bus stop arms.

Noisy Plymouth train derailment cleanup expected to last into summer

Noisy Plymouth train derailment cleanup expected to last into summer

The city of Plymouth says the cleanup effort of a derailed freight train from over the weekend is expected to continue into the summer, which is expected to include a "significant amount of noise."

The city of Plymouth says the cleanup effort of a derailed freight train from over the weekend is expected to continue into the summer, which is expected to include a "significant amount of noise."