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MSP Airport ranked best in the U.S.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport won top place for "mega" sized airports in the prestigious J.D. Power survey after losing to Detroit last year.
Ramsey County abandons Riverview streetcar project
The county cited public input in scrapping the $2.1 billion plan to link Union Depot to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.
New concessions planned for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's Terminal 2
Plans call for local full-service restaurant, more coffee shops and quick-serve options.
What do Gen Z voters care about in this election?
Will the key voting bloc support Harris or Trump? We went to the Minnesota State Fair (where else?) and asked them.
New fire station dedicated at MSP airport
Airport firefighters respond to about 3,200 calls a year. The new station replaces an aging 60-year-old building.
Minnesota delegates roll into Chicago excited by state and Walz's starring role at DNC
The governor's role on the national ticket sends partisan enthusiasm into the stratosphere.
Sources: Metro Transit chief under investigation for hostile workplace allegations
Multiple complaints by staff prompted an internal investigation this spring, but Morales was not placed on administrative leave until last Friday.
Streetcar from St. Paul to MOA could snarl traffic, officials say
Bus rapid transit would cost a billion dollars less and, they say, not disrupt airport passengers and workers.
Metro Transit crime down in second quarter
But officials say there's still work to be done to attract more riders.
Why don't Amtrak trains from St. Paul to Chicago stop in Madison, Wis.?
They just don't. But new passenger rail service through Eau Claire is being studied.
Park Board members say Blue Line light rail crossing could endanger cyclists, pedestrians
Some on the Park Board want the Met Council to go back to the drawing board to preserve the Grand Rounds trail.
Massive MSP airport expansion will bring years of disruption
Leisure travelers have returned with a vengeance post-pandemic. Expect lots of construction over the next 20 years.
Hyperloop study fails to gain support from Met Council committee
Boosters say futuristic vacuum tube could whisk passengers between Twin Cities and Rochester in 15 minutes, although the technology is largely theoretical.
Law seeks to change Minnesotans' relationship with cars in wake of a climate crisis
The Minnesota Department of Transportation leads effort to offer more choices so people drive less.
Happy birthday, Metro Transit light rail
The transformative Blue and Green lines mark their 20th and 10th anniversaries, but both still face vexing challenges post-pandemic.
The time is now to comment on the Blue Line LRT extension
You can share your thoughts on a draft environmental plan online, at hearings and community events.
No relaunch date yet for Minnesota's e-bike rebate application
Overwhelmed website shut down last week shortly after its launch. State officials working on a fix with outside vendors.
State working with IT vendors to fix Minnesota e-bike rebate fiasco
Fewer than 80 applications were completed before the system shut down Wednesday. It's unclear when the popular program will be relaunched.
State's e-bike online rebate application crashes
Technical difficulties cited within minutes of the program's launch; state is working on a fix.
Starting Wednesday, Minnesotans can apply for rebates worth up to $1,500 for e-bikes
The state has allocated $2 million for each of the next two years to reduce the price of e-bikes for thousands of customers.
Crews fix improperly installed Southwest LRT tracks
Problem was discovered by Minneapolis residents wielding tape measures.
Lawmakers frustrated by delays, cost overruns enlist MnDOT on light-rail project
Aware of the Southwest line's problems, Minnesota legislators are concerned about Met Council's ability to finish the Blue Line extension within budget and on time.
Amtrak's Borealis train makes its maiden Minnesota-to-Chicago voyage
Celebrations of the new Amtrak route occurred before an enthusiastic crowd at St. Paul's Union Depot and continued through its route through Red Wing, Winona and stops in Wisconsin.
Riders say Metro Mobility is a lifeline, but sometimes it makes their lives miserable
Delays, denials, circuitous routes, a confusing complaints process — Met Council says it's working on it.
All aboard: Amtrak announces Borealis route from St. Paul to Chicago
One-way fares begin at $41 for the new service, which will begin May 21.
Late pick-ups, slow service, unearned bonuses: State audit finds fault with Metro Mobility
Report notes quality issues, challenges for lodging complaints. Met Council promises improvements.
Aer Lingus returns to MSP airport with nonstop flights to Dublin
Service to Ireland was suspended during COVID-19 outbreak
Crime on Metro Transit trains and buses dips by nearly 8%
Officials say program to combat crime, increase an official presence on transit is working.
What happened when Uber and Lyft shut down in Austin, Texas
As Minneapolis tussles with the ridesharing giants, the Texas capital provides a case study on what happens when they left.
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities
With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting around.
Light rail runs into new obstacle in North Loop: Key utility lines
Xcel Energy lines in the North Loop, which provide power to parts of downtown Minneapolis, will need to be moved.
Think twice about buying carbon offsets when you fly
Airlines are moving away from the practice and toward broader strategies to combat climate change. Do your research if you buy them.
Bill would give MnDOT the lead on big transit projects, not the Met Council
Backers say the state transportation department can get the jobs done on time and on budget — but MnDOT says it can't take on more work.
The latest SWLRT problem: Wrong placement of tracks
But the Met Council says fixing it won't affect the nearly $3 billion price tag.
MSP Airport officials fret about the loss of Uber, diminished Lyft service
Tens of thousands of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport passengers use ridesharing every week.
Feds map out potential Amtrak routes from Twin Cities to Denver, Phoenix and San Antonio
The expansion of intercity passenger rail serving Minnesota is still in the fact-finding phase.
Metro Transit ends its safety pacts with MSP Airport and Bloomington police
Agreements were a stopgap measure to stem crime and nuisance behavior on the Blue Line; National Guard not seen as an option.
MSP Airport honored as best in North America once again
Airport trade group uses passenger surveys to craft rankings.
Cheaper alternative to a St. Paul streetcar emerges. It's a bus.
Ramsey County will decide this fall if it's a $2 billion streetcar or a $121 million bus that will run along W. 7th.
Minnesota lawmakers may pave the way for flying cars
Though the vehicles won't get off the ground for at least a couple of years, some Minnesota lawmakers want to make sure they're ready for Minnesota roads.
Cost of Blue Line extension could exceed the Southwest light rail
The $2.9 billion to $3.2 billion estimate built in the potential for unexpected costs.
The Green Book guided Black travelers safely through segregated Minnesota, too
About 80 restaurants, hotels and other places of refuge were listed in Minnesota during America's Jim Crow era. Most are gone.
These 22 graduates will make the wheels on the bus go round
Metro Transit celebrated a new class for what a union leader admits is 'not an easy job.'
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport gets $20 million to expand Terminal 2
More construction coming; federal grant will help pay for two new gates at the smaller MSP terminal.
Metro Transit ridership creeps up, but rush hour no longer rules
Ridership is at 60% of what it was prepandemic. Midday, afternoon trips are now busier than mornings.
Minnesota rolls out rebates of up to $2,500 for EV buyers
Used vehicles could bring a $600 rebate. Federal tax credits are also available.
Crime jumped 32% on Metro Transit trains, buses in 2023
As riders return, Metro Transit is bolstering the presence of police, security guards and others to make people feel safe.
Group wants $2M from Met Council for 'hyperloop' study
The proposal to study the theoretical technology has buy-in from some metro leaders, though others say it's unproven.
Met Council engineer sues his employer, saying it illegally inflated cost of Southwest LRT
Met Council denies allegations in federal lawsuit.
Metro Transit's fare enforcement yielding results
More than 500 scofflaws were cited in the past month.
Slightly fewer guns found last year at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
TSA discovered 53 guns at MSP checkpoints in 2023, down from 58 in 2022.
New price tag for Southwest light-rail line: $2.86 billion
The final budget figure won't be available until spring, but officials expressed confidence "that will be the number."
Overhaul planned for the troubled Lake Street/Midtown LRT station
Construction is scheduled to begin next year, aimed at making the Blue Line station more welcoming, safe and accessible.
Ten years after debut, Red Line offers hard lessons for future of Twin Cities bus rapid transit
Some question whether bus rapid transit service between the Mall of America and Apple Valley is a good value. Ridership was sluggish even before the pandemic.
Allegiant service from St. Cloud to Phoenix area to continue year-round
Airline also offers service to Florida from central Minnesota.
MSP airport plans $242M Terminal 1 makeover, in biggest renovation since 1962
Work on the project, which has begun, is expected to wrap up by late 2025. Six of the seven concourses at Terminal 1 will be overhauled.
Airline employee charged after loaded gun found in carry-on bag at MSP Airport
The Buffalo, Minn., man was charged with having a prohibited item at a TSA checkpoint.
Minnesota's new EV rebate program is still a work in progress
The Legislature last spring set aside nearly $16 million for Minnesotans buying new or used electric vehicles. But the state has yet to launch the program.
Metro Transit says crime has stabilized, but 'we still have a ways to go'
Year-to-date crime is up by 33%, but police say that's because of enhanced enforcement.
Questions arise within group investigating Met Council reforms
The task force is debating whether a member's legal work should have been disclosed.
Smoking weed likely to be banned at MSP Airport
There are no plans to ban edibles and gummies at MSP, and the TSA won't be hunting for your stash. But if they find it, you may have to answer to airport police.
MEA at MSP: What you need to know about flying during fall school break
Travel volume is expected to meet, even exceed, pre-pandemic levels. Pack some patience.
Walz's clean-car emissions rule survives legal challenge from auto dealers
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to accept the Minnesota auto dealers association's appeal.
Transit ridership up for first two-thirds of 2023 — but still below pre-COVID levels
There was strong demand for arterial bus service, and light-rail numbers were up too.
New sales tax this month seen as game-changer for transit service in Twin Cities
The 3/4-cent regional tax, expected to raise $433 million next year, will cover an expected budget shortfall and "save the system" in the pandemic's wake, advocates say.
North Loop group opposes latest route for Blue Line LRT extension
The Minneapolis residents say trains would be a tight squeeze, noisy, disruptive and unsafe for pedestrians.
Met Council restarts funding for Twin Cities light-rail projects
Planning for the Blue Line LRT extension between downtown Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park moves forward with $75 million infusion.
No end in sight for Minneapolis condo owners' dispute over Southwest LRT
Resolution not expected until construction of Green Line extension wraps up in 2027.
Metro Transit drivers vote to authorize a strike
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union 1005 are seeking a cost-of-living adjustment.
Debate lingers on Southwest light-rail deal to cover funding shortfall
Some Met Council members say it's a bad deal.
The E Line, a new BRT route, is coming from Metro Transit. Here's a primer.
The E Line will serve Southdale, 50th and France, Uptown, downtown Minneapolis, Northeast and the University of Minnesota.
Stillwater prison protest 'resolved' after inmates refused to return to cells
The prison will remain on lockdown until at least Tuesday after about 100 inmates were involved in a peaceful protest Sunday.
Shots fired near Minnesota State Fair on Saturday night
No one was injured; the investigation continues.
Minnesota health officials tie illnesses to raw milk
Health officials say pasteurization is the only effective way to eliminate germs in raw milk.
Man found shot to death in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood
Neighbors had reported multiple shots fired.