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2 pedestrians killed in separate Minnesota crashes

Two pedestrians have been killed in separate crashes in Minnesota. Minneapolis police say a 54-year-old man was crossing a four-lane avenue about 3 a.m. Wednesday when a driver struck him at an intersection. And a crash in northern Minnesota Tuesday night killed a 45-year-old Squaw Lake man who was standing near a stalled vehicle along Highway 46.
by The Associated Press

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Plane breaks apart in a Turkish field, killing 3 and injuring 179

Plane breaks apart in a Turkish field, killing 3 and injuring 179

The Pegasus Airlines flight from the western city of Izmir skidded off the runway in Istanbul and dropped more than 100 feet onto adjacent land, where it broke into pieces.
by Merrit Kennedy

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Minneapolis man back in U.S. from China, under coronavirus quarantine

Minneapolis man back in U.S. from China, under coronavirus quarantine

Yulin Yin arrived Wednesday morning in San Diego after boarding one of two Wuhan evacuation flights organized by the U.S. government, his wife said, adding that he’s healthy.
by Brandt Williams

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DFL, GOP lawmakers look for transit safety fix

DFL, GOP lawmakers look for transit safety fix

Lawmakers agree they want to address crime and fare evasion, but they have different ideas about how to do that.
by Tim Pugmire

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U.S. declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus

U.S. declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus

The U.S. has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus from China. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also announced that President Trump will temporarily bar entry to the U.S. of foreign nationals believed to be a risk of transmitting the virus.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. expands traveler screenings to 15 more entry points, including MSP

U.S. expands traveler screenings to 15 more entry points, including MSP

So far there are five confirmed cases of the virus in the U.S. and no sign they have spread the illness to those around them. But as a precaution, the U.S. is beefing up its checks on returning international travelers beyond the five airports initially announced, to encompass 20 entry points, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus may extend Minneapolis man’s China visit

Coronavirus may extend Minneapolis man’s China visit

Yulin Yin traveled to his hometown to visit his family and friends. Now his wife doesn’t know how long he’ll have to stay there.
by Brandt Williams

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Can airport screening help stop the spread of Wuhan coronavirus?

Can airport screening help stop the spread of Wuhan coronavirus?

A new illness is spreading throughout China and other parts of the world, including one confirmed case in the U.S. As airports ramp up screening efforts, public health experts question if they help.
by Lesley McClurg

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