Transportation

January 30, 2024 4:00 AM

Minnesota schools testing electric buses find benefits and barriers

A handful of Minnesota school districts are experimenting with electric buses. Early adopters find a lot to like about the clean running, quiet vehicles — but there are key barriers to wider adoption of the technology.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 29, 2024 2:17 PM

Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane possibly spotted in the Pacific by exploration team

Deep Sea Vision says its sonar image equipment spotted an object in the Pacific Ocean that closely resembles the shape and size of Amelia Earhart’s aircraft.

by Juliana Kim

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January 28, 2024 2:23 PM

Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut

Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus.

by Scott Horsley

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January 26, 2024 2:28 PM

Interstate 94 closures planned this weekend in eastern Twin Cities metro

Drivers in the eastern Twin Cities metro this weekend should take note: Interstate 94 will be closed overnight in both directions in parts of St. Paul and Maplewood.

by Peter Cox

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January 26, 2024 1:41 PM

Winter storm? Newly named snowplow will help Minnesota drivers shake it off

It seems like we may never ever be getting back to winter — but when we do, a snowplow named “Taylor Drift” will be clearing roads in the eastern Twin Cities metro.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 25, 2024 7:11 AM

Icy roads, dense fog prompting school closures and delays

Icy roads across parts of central and northern Minnesota Thursday morning and dense fog have prompted some school districts to delay the start of classes.

by MPR News Staff

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January 24, 2024 8:22 PM

The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface

While the Federal Aviation Administration says the grounded 737 Max 9 aircraft can resume flying after inspections, the agency imposed sweeping jet production restrictions at Boeing factories.

by Joel Rose

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January 24, 2024 4:01 PM

Boeing's quality control draws criticism as a whistleblower alleges lapses at factory

Concerns over quality control at Boeing's factory are mounting after this month's door plug blowout on a 737 Max 9. New revelations from an alleged whistleblower suggest Boeing could be at fault.

by Joel Rose

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January 23, 2024 9:20 AM

Finalists chosen, voting is open for MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' contest

From more than 8,000 submissions, the Minnesota Department of Transportation released the 49 finalists for its 2024 “Name a Snowplow” contest. And for sleet’s sake, don’t forget to vote!

by Matt Mikus

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January 23, 2024 5:42 AM

More than $1 billion awarded to Minnesota, Wisconsin bridge

Officials announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $1.06 billion in federal funding to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior, Wis.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Transportation

Minnesota schools testing electric buses find benefits and barriers

Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane possibly spotted in the Pacific by exploration team

Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut

Interstate 94 closures planned this weekend in eastern Twin Cities metro

Winter storm? Newly named snowplow will help Minnesota drivers shake it off

Icy roads, dense fog prompting school closures and delays

The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface

Boeing's quality control draws criticism as a whistleblower alleges lapses at factory

Finalists chosen, voting is open for MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' contest

More than $1 billion awarded to Minnesota, Wisconsin bridge

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