Transportation

Bridge vs. bridge collision delays installation of new pedestrian span in Coon Rapids
This week’s planned installation of a new pedestrian bridge in Coon Rapids is on hold after the large, metal bridge segment hit the underside of another bridge while being transported Tuesday.
Legal experts say Kristi Noem’s airport video breaks the law. Penalties are unlikely
In a Department of Homeland Security video, Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown. Law and ethics experts say it violates the Hatch Act, but there are rarely serious consequences.
TSA video blaming Democrats for shutdown under review at MSP
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is reviewing a TSA request to air a Homeland Security video at MSP that blames Democrats for the government shutdown. Several major airports have refused to play the video, citing possible violations of the federal Hatch Act, which restricts political activity by government employees.
Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it’s political
Some airports around the country are saying they won’t play a video with a message from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on operations to screen travelers.
MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport expects a surge in travelers during this week’s MEA school break, with Thursday expected to be busiest. While staffing is strong locally, officials say that the ongoing federal government shutdown could cause flight delays nationwide.