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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.
Met Council pauses funding agreements for Southwest, Blue Line Extension light rail
Council members want more time to look at the financial picture before signing off on the latest funding arrangements with Hennepin County.
The spring 'poop rain' remains a mystery, as Angie Craig pushes for an investigation
The fecal matter likely came from a plane, but how did it happen? At least five people in the south metro reported being rained on this spring.
Zita, MSP's favorite pooch, fails to advance in TSA's Cutest Canine contest
But she's still a very good dog.
Vote: Minnesota dog in the running for cutest TSA pup
Zita, a three-year-old German shorthaired pointer who works at MSP Airport, is competing for TSA's Cutest Canine against three other pups nationwide.
Met Council, Hennepin County reach agreement to close Southwest LRT shortfall
Under the agreement, Hennepin County would bear the majority of costs, with help from Met Council and federal funding.
Lake Street/Midtown Station cleaning up its act as Metro Transit takes proactive approach to crime
Increased police and security presence has been added to busy Blue Line station.
KMOJ could be in the way of Blue Line light rail expansion into north Minneapolis
The radio station's home was among possible targets for demolition to make way for the Blue Line extension when transit planners released a map for a future light-rail station in north Minneapolis.
Metro Transit crime is up, but police say they're making progress
Police say they're responding more and documenting incidents.
Task force formed to consider Met Council changes is taking shape
The Southwest LRT debacle has fueled new efforts to retool the council.
Grassroots groups team up to oppose big Twin Cities area transit projects
Routes of Blue Line LRT extension, Purple Line BRT may change after community outcry.
There's a new face for Metro Transit, and it's female
Lesley Kandaras was named general manager Thursday, the first woman to permanently fill the top post.
MnDOT to replace two planes
Yes, the Minnesota transportation agency uses "heavy-duty pickups in the sky."
A new challenge for Metro Transit: Beyoncé
Queen Bey descends upon Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota on July 20.
Southwest LRT builder fires back on audit
Contractor says watchdog agency's recommendations would have resulted in more delays, costs.
Safety measures, BRT help Metro Transit ridership surge this year
Met Council officials say the numbers indicate a steady return of passengers after ridership was decimated during the pandemic, but the new numbers are still half of what they were pre-COVID.
Metro Transit experimenting with free fares on two bus routes to win back riders
Advocates cheer the concept, but others wonder how cities will be able to pay for free transit.
Met Council must reform construction practices after Southwest LRT debacle, state watchdog says
The extension project has been fraught with delays and cost overruns.
North Minneapolis businesses concerned about Blue Line LRT
Some worry the line will displace residents and businesses, like Rondo in the 1960s. Others are more optimistic.
Five things to know about air travel at MSP this summer
Minnesotans this weekend are expected to open the summer travel season by taking to the skies and roadways in droves. Here are five things to know about air travel at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this summer.
Minnesotans to jump-start summer this Memorial Day in the air and on the road
Just be ready: Airport lines will be long and highways will be jammed.
Legislature passes $1.3B transportation deal with gas tax hike, sending it to Walz
Debate throughout the session has centered on how to fund much-needed fixes to the state's roads, bridges and public transit systems.
Minnesota DFL legislators agree to index gas tax to inflation
Democrats struck a transportation budget deal they say raises funding long-term.
Scott Anderson, longtime North Memorial CEO, dies at 83
Colleagues said he transformed the north metro health system, keeping it independent.
SWLRT builder attributes problems to faulty design, criticizes state probe
Lunda McCrossan Joint Venture says the legislative auditor either "misrepresented" or "twisted" facts in its reports on the project.