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Transportation

Changes coming for drivers on Interstate 394 starting Wednesday

Changes coming for drivers on Interstate 394 starting Wednesday

The season-long construction project along Interstate 394 in Minneapolis moves to a new phase this week — with changes in store for drivers starting Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Water rescues and roads closed: Torrential rains cause flash flooding in southern Minnesota

Water rescues and roads closed: Torrential rains cause flash flooding in southern Minnesota

Torrential rain early Thursday led to flash flooding across parts of southern Minnesota, leading to water rescues and forcing several roadway closures, including Interstate 90. It has since reopened.
by Andrew Krueger, Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Molly Castle Work

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Twin Cities light rail lines need repairs, so riders will jump on buses this summer

Twin Cities light rail lines need repairs, so riders will jump on buses this summer

Starting next week in the Twin Cities, light rail trains will stop running on the entire Blue Line — and part of the Green Line — for weeks. Buses will take their place as crews work on the rails and stations. It’s part of a $175 million update that Metro Transit is calling “Renew the Blue.”
by Matt Mikus

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Fill the tank or the fridge? High gas prices force the food insecure to make tough choices

Fill the tank or the fridge? High gas prices force the food insecure to make tough choices

The price of gas is still more than $1 a gallon more than it was at the start of the year, and that lingering pain at the pump is especially hard on those who are struggling to buy enough to eat.
by Hannah Yang

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Estimated cost of Blue Line light rail extension jumps to nearly $3.6 billion

Estimated cost of Blue Line light rail extension jumps to nearly $3.6 billion

The estimated cost of the Blue Line light rail extension in the Twin Cities has jumped by $336 million, to nearly $3.6 billion. The cost increase has sparked a renewed round of debate over whether the project should move forward.
by MPR News Staff

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Catering truck drivers at MSP say company is putting worker safety at risk

Catering truck drivers at MSP say company is putting worker safety at risk

Catering truck drivers at MSP say LSG Sky Chefs’ move to single-driver trucks has made their work more dangerous, and workers joined Attorney General Keith Ellison on Monday to call attention to the safety concerns.
by Ellie Roth

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After years of planning and debate, street construction starts at George Floyd Square

After years of planning and debate, street construction starts at George Floyd Square

Street construction started Monday at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, after years of planning and debate. Some residents say they still have questions about details of the plan — and who’s paying for it.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

Highway 61 between Two Harbors and Silver Bay was closed for several days as firefighters worked to control the Stewart Trail Fire. With the fire now fully contained, the highway has reopened ahead of a busy holiday weekend for travel.
by Dan Kraker

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