Minnesota driver's education classes get approval to go online during pandemic

When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued the stay-at-home order, classes stopped but then eventually started again online. However, that didn’t happen for driver’s education. Those classes were on hold - until now.  

MnDOT unveils summer road construction projects, I-94, I-35W to see closures, delays

The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s road construction projects are going ahead as scheduled this summer, including resurfacing some busy interstates in and around the Twin Cities metro area.

156 MSP Airport food service employees laid off due to COVID-19 impact

A company that manages restaurants at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has laid off 156 permanent employees, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals

General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.

Charges: Ex-Mayo Clinic medical researcher stopped at MSP Airport was attempting to join ISIS

A 28-year-old doctor from Pakistan, who formerly worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been federally charged with attempting to provide material to support the terrorist group ISIS.

Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers

The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace. 

Twin Cities commercial janitors unanimously approve new contract

Twin Cities commercial janitors have approved a new contract that gives them a $2.20 wage increase, more paid sick days, reduced cost health insurance and the addition of sexual harassment policies in their contracts.

Electrician charged with stealing $125K worth of copper wire from MSP Airport

An electrician who worked for the Metropolitan Airports Commission was charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper wire for five years, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.

MSP Airport named best airport in North America for 4th straight year

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was named one of the best airports in North America for the fourth year in a row, according to the Airports Council International.

494 westbound lanes closed at Highway 5 near airport for crash

Troopers blocked most traffic lanes headed westbound on I-494 westbound near MSP Airport for a crash Wednesday night.

2 passengers arriving at MSP Airport told to self-quarantine after coming into contact with COVID-19 case in Europe

State health officials have instructed two passengers who arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International on a flight from Europe Tuesday afternoon to self-quarantine for two weeks because they encountered a person confirmed to have the new coronavirus while abroad.