Transportation

New highway in southern Minnesota will include passageway designed for deer
All across Minnesota, highways of concrete and asphalt cross thoroughfares of a different kind: corridors used by wildlife as they seek food and shelter. A new highway in southern Minnesota is taking that into account, in a way that’s a first for state road construction projects.
Grounded: Emotional support animals no longer guaranteed free flights
The Department of Transportation won't require airlines to accommodate animals other than legitimate service dogs. The decision comes after reports of fraudulent service animal claims.
American Airlines reverses policy that imposed weight limit on wheelchairs
American Airlines reversed a recent policy that banned wheelchairs weighing more than 300 pounds, which includes many power wheelchairs, from some of its regional jets following an NPR report.
Minneapolis, St. Paul lower speed limits on residential streets
The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have both lowered speed limits on residential streets. Minneapolis completed the process of installing 1,400 new speed limit signs last week.
FAA gives Boeing OK to resume 737 Max passenger service
After 20 months on the tarmac that followed two fatal crashes, Boeing's troubled airliner has been given the green light by the Federal Aviation Administration.
9 injured in fiery pileup crash during snow squall on Interstate 94
A fiery pileup crash involving nearly 30 vehicles along Interstate 94 in central Minnesota on Thursday morning sent nine people to local hospitals and closed a stretch of the freeway for hours.
Minnesota drivers can soon take permit exam at home
Starting this week, would-be Minnesota drivers hoping to get a learner’s permit will be able to take the knowledge test online. The move is aimed at relieving the long lines and six- to eight-week wait times people are experiencing at exam stations across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.