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North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

Highway 61 between Two Harbors and Silver Bay was closed for several days as firefighters worked to control the Stewart Trail Fire. With the fire now fully contained, the highway has reopened ahead of a busy holiday weekend for travel.
by Dan Kraker

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Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers

Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and shareholder approvals. When the deal was first announced in January, Allegiant said it was valued at about $1.5 billion, including debt.
by The Associated Press

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Electric vehicle sales in Minnesota are losing steam. Could gas prices change that?

Electric vehicle sales in Minnesota are losing steam. Could gas prices change that?

Data shows the number of Minnesotans buying electric dropped by 50 percent in the last few months of 2025. Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association President Scott Lambert said high gas prices are unlikely to reverse the trend.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Ever wonder who controls Minneapolis traffic lights? Here’s a look inside.

Ever wonder who controls Minneapolis traffic lights? Here’s a look inside.

Buildings normally closed to the public opened their doors to visitors over the weekend. MPR News joined a tour through the facility where Minneapolis monitors traffic and maintains traffic devices.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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NTSB: Pilot radioed 'abort' shortly before plane crashed near Crystal Airport, killing 2

NTSB: Pilot radioed 'abort' shortly before plane crashed near Crystal Airport, killing 2

Federal investigators report that a pilot radioed “abort, abort” and started turning shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport last month before the plane crashed, killing North Dakota lawmaker Liz Conmy and her partner.
by MPR News Staff

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