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Waymo is coming to Minneapolis. But can the self-driving taxi navigate winter weather?

Waymo is coming to Minneapolis. But can the self-driving taxi navigate winter weather?

With six months of winter weather, the car will have to learn to navigate snowy and icy conditions. An autonomous vehicle researcher at the U of M says that Waymo cars may not be able to drive when it’s actively snowing.
by Chris Farrell and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here's the best time to go

Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here's the best time to go

A record number of people are expected to travel within the U.S. for the holiday, according to AAA. Here are some weather and traffic factors to keep in mind.
by Chandelis Duster

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Transportation Department endorses crash test dummy that more closely resembles women

Transportation Department endorses crash test dummy that more closely resembles women

The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Women are 73 percent more likely to be injured in a head-on crash than men.
by The Associated Press

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Self-driving taxi company Waymo to begin testing its fleet in Minneapolis

Self-driving taxi company Waymo to begin testing its fleet in Minneapolis

The self-driving taxi company Waymo announced Thursday that it’s coming to Minneapolis — though the service will be in a testing and data collection phase, with human drivers behind the wheel, to start.
by Chandra Colvin and MPR News Staff

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MSP food workers announce strike deadline before Thanksgiving rush

MSP food workers announce strike deadline before Thanksgiving rush

Hospitality workers at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport have set a Nov. 24 strike deadline that could limit food options during the Thanksgiving travel rush.
by Regina Medina

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FAA to lift all restrictions on commercial flights

FAA to lift all restrictions on commercial flights

The Federal Aviation Administration is lifting restrictions imposed during the country's longest government shutdown. Airlines can resume their regular flight schedules beginning Monday at 5 a.m. CST.
by The Associated Press

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Weekend closure planned for Interstate 494 in Bloomington

Weekend closure planned for Interstate 494 in Bloomington

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said the closure will affect a long stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington — first the westbound lanes and eventually in both directions.
by MPR News Staff

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