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Transportation

Could it be the end of the line for Northstar Commuter Rail service?

Could it be the end of the line for Northstar Commuter Rail service?

The future of the Northstar Commuter Rail line is uncertain as the Minnesota Legislature looks to the possibility of ending the service. Cities along the route are looking at their stations and trying to figure out what they would do with the infrastructure if the train ends.
by Regina Medina

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Your Real ID questions answered

Your Real ID questions answered

Starting May 7, you will need a Real ID to board a plane or a passport, even if you are flying domestically. It’s led to a rush of people heading to the DMV, with some wait times over 4 hours. So before you go, here’s what you need to know.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Cleanup underway of the Keystone oil pipeline spill in North Dakota

Cleanup underway of the Keystone oil pipeline spill in North Dakota

Trucks and workers started a cleanup effort at the site of a spill of the Keystone oil pipeline in rural North Dakota. The cause of the spill and the timing to get the pipeline back online remain unclear.
by The Associated Press

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Real ID rules take effect in May; Minnesota officials say it’s time to apply

Real ID rules take effect in May; Minnesota officials say it’s time to apply

Starting May 7, travelers will need a Real ID or approved alternative to get through airport security. Officials say about 40 percent of Minnesotans have a Real ID. They’re encouraging everyone to get the necessary travel documents ahead of the deadline.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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New audit, renewed criticism of Met Council's oversight of Southwest light rail project

New audit, renewed criticism of Met Council's oversight of Southwest light rail project

The release of a new audit of the Southwest Corridor light rail project in the Twin Cities prompted sharp questions and bipartisan criticism from Minnesota lawmakers on Monday. Officials with the Metropolitan Council said the line is on track to begin service in 2027.
by Mark Zdechlik

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April storm leads to second day of school delays, e-learning days across Minnesota

April storm leads to second day of school delays, e-learning days across Minnesota

Many school districts across central and northern Minnesota are starting classes late Thursday morning — or moving to online learning — to give crews more time to clear streets and highways, after a spring storm dropped more than a foot of snow.
by MPR News Staff

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