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Transportation

Northstar’s looming shutdown leaves cities in limbo

Northstar’s looming shutdown leaves cities in limbo

Cities along the Northstar commuter rail invested heavily in stations and surrounding infrastructure to support suburban-to-downtown travel. With service set to be suspended in January, those communities are now unsure what will happen next.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Some flights at MSP canceled on first day of government-mandated cutbacks

Some flights at MSP canceled on first day of government-mandated cutbacks

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is among 40 major airports in the U.S. targeted for the fight cutbacks. The FAA said the cuts are needed for safety reasons, amid air traffic control staffing shortages.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis-St. Paul included in 40 airports targeted for shutdown flight cuts

Minneapolis-St. Paul included in 40 airports targeted for shutdown flight cuts

Airports in New York, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.
by Joel Rose

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Bridge vs. bridge collision delays installation of new pedestrian span in Coon Rapids

Bridge vs. bridge collision delays installation of new pedestrian span in Coon Rapids

This week’s planned installation of a new pedestrian bridge in Coon Rapids is on hold after the large, metal bridge segment hit the underside of another bridge while being transported Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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