Transportation

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks in Middle East disrupt supply
The high prices came as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.
Oh, For Sleet’s Sake: MnDOT announces Name a Snowplow winners
From plays on film and TV titles, to iconic idioms and music titles, the 2025-26 Name a Snowplow winners might read like snow-inspired misspellings. Winners include “Flurrious George” and “K Pop Blizzard Hunter.”
St. Paul declares snow emergency parking rules after latest storm
In the wake of the latest winter storm that dropped more than a half-foot of snow on parts of the Twin Cities, the city of St. Paul has declared a snow emergency beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday. At last report, the city of Minneapolis had not declared a snow emergency.
North Shore digs out from more than 3 feet of wind-whipped snow; difficult morning drive in Twin Cities
Parts of the North Shore are digging out from more than 3 feet of wind-whipped snow Thursday, in the wake of a blizzard that pummeled northeast Minnesota on Wednesday. Some school districts are delaying the start of classes.
Blizzard drops more than 2 feet of snow on North Shore; challenging commute in Twin Cities
Blizzard conditions pummeled Duluth and the North Shore on Wednesday, dropping more than two feet of snow and knocking out power to thousands. The same system also brought a burst of snow to southern Minnesota — including the Twin Cities — during the afternoon.
TSA agents are working without pay at U.S. airports due to another shutdown
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect. That includes the Transportation Security Administration, whose officers are responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports.
FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport. 
New machine helps St. Paul patch its 'pothole pains'
This winter's extreme temperatures and freeze-thaw cycle have made potholes in St. Paul particularly bad. This year, the city is using a new asphalt recycling machine to help make hole patches faster and more durable.
Blizzard conditions cause highway closures in Red River Valley
State transportation officials in Minnesota and North Dakota closed highways in the Red River Valley on Sunday, as fresh snow and gusty winds combined to create blizzard conditions across the region.