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Transportation

Southwest is changing how it boards planes, but don’t expect it to be faster

Southwest is changing how it boards planes, but don’t expect it to be faster

Southwest Airlines is expected to say more this week about its major change to assigned seats. It’s part of a larger shift across the industry to maximize revenue, even if it makes boarding slower.
by Joel Rose

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Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough

Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough

Boeing said Monday it made a “best and final offer” to striking machinists, but the workers' union said the proposal isn't good enough and there won't be a ratification vote before Boeing's deadline.
by The Associated Press

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High speeds and drunk drivers add up to unsafe roads

High speeds and drunk drivers add up to unsafe roads

It’s been a dangerous year on Minnesota’s roads. More than 320 people have died on Minnesota roads as of Sept. 20. During the same time frame last year, that number was 286.
by Cari Spencer and Chandra Colvin

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2 injured after plane crashes in Shakopee park

2 injured after plane crashes in Shakopee park

Authorities said two people aboard the aircraft were transported to a hospital after the plane went down at Scenic Heights Park.
by MPR News Staff

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As murder charges are filed in most recent in a string of car crash tragedies, traffic safety director speaks out

As murder charges are filed in most recent in a string of car crash tragedies, traffic safety director speaks out

On Tuesday, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced one count of second-degree murder and five counts of second-degree assault charges against the woman who plowed a car into a group of people in downtown Minneapolis, killing a 16-year-old girl and injuring five others.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minneapolis residents express concerns about proposed Blue Line extension plan

Minneapolis residents express concerns about proposed Blue Line extension plan

Municipalities where the route will be located are holding public hearings on the preliminary design plans. Minneapolis City Council members are listening to feedback and will vote on whether to grant municipal consent for the project.
by Regina Medina

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