Transportation

The fatal accidents included crashes in west-central Minnesota, the Iron Range, Wabasha County in the southeast and St. Michael, northwest of the Twin Cities
United Airlines will board passengers by window, middle, then aisle seats
Passengers in economy class will see the changes soon. Boarding remains unchanged for first class, business class and pre-boarding. The change is estimated to cut boarding times by up to 2 minutes.
Twin Cities airport preps for busy MEA weekend
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is getting ready for its busiest week of fall travel this week, as public schools in the state are off on Thursday and Friday.
Clock ticks for Metro Transit fare enforcement change
The Transit Rider Investment Program, or TRIP, was part of new legislation passed this year at the Capitol. The Metropolitan Council has to report on the activities of TRIP by Feb. 15 of each year, beginning in 2024.
Striking auto workers in Twin Cities area nearing two weeks on picket line
Some 25,000 United Auto Workers members across the country remain on strike against the Big Three automakers. That includes workers at parts distribution facilities in the Twin Cities area — and Friday will mark two weeks since they started picketing.