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Committee votes to suspend Northstar Commuter Rail

Committee votes to suspend Northstar Commuter Rail

The Metropolitan Council this week voted to suspend the North Star Commuter Rail service in January and replace the line with bus service.  
by Regina Medina

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Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

A new investigation reveals the risks of railroads policing their own bridges. The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University found railroads can withhold bridge inspection results from the public. 
by The Associated Press

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Northstar commuter train hits vehicle at crossing in Coon Rapids

Northstar commuter train hits vehicle at crossing in Coon Rapids

Metro Transit said it happened just after 7 a.m. on 119th Avenue Northwest at Northdale Boulevard. Authorities said the vehicle was stopped on the tracks when it was hit.
by MPR News Staff

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Under the hood of rideshare services

Under the hood of rideshare services

Ever wonder how much money a driver for Uber or Lyft can make? Or what it’s like to pick up a stranger in your car? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the rideshare industry and how its changing.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

Air Canada has suspended plans to restart operations after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants decided to defy a return-to-work order. The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered staff back by Sunday afternoon, but the union refused, calling the order unconstitutional.
by The Associated Press

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Eastbound I-94 between I-35 in Minneapolis and Highway 280 reopens

Eastbound I-94 between I-35 in Minneapolis and Highway 280 reopens

A section of Interstate 94 in the Twin Cities has reopened ahead of schedule. All lanes of eastbound I-94 between I-35 in Minneapolis and Highway 280 in St. Paul opened at about 3 p.m. on Saturday.
by MPR News Staff

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What's ahead for electric vehicles?

What's ahead for electric vehicles?

Have you thought about buying an electric vehicle? Do you drive one? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how cuts to EV funding could affect the future of electric cars and how we get around.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Metro Transit proposing to end Northstar Commuter Rail in January

Metro Transit proposing to end Northstar Commuter Rail in January

In a plan presented to members of the Metropolitan Council Wednesday, Metro Transit proposed ending Northstar Commuter Rail service after the Vikings’ last regular season game in January. It wants to replace the line with lower cost buses.
by Regina Medina, Chris Farrell and Ellie Roth

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