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Transportation

Minnesota’s new delivery fee riles retailers

Minnesota’s new delivery fee riles retailers

Delivery of goods and services in Minnesota is going to start costing more in many cases thanks to a new law to help pay for road maintenance.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants

Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants

The Biden administration is handing out more than $570 million in grants to help eliminate railroad crossings in 32 states just as the industry is increasingly relying on longer and longer trains to cut costs.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Metro Transit police chief promises safety improvements

Metro Transit police chief promises safety improvements

Metro Transit officials are promising to tackle crime and other safety problems on the Twin Cities’ public transit system.
by Matt Sepic

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Train carrying hazardous material derails in NW Minnesota; no injuries or evacuations reported

Train carrying hazardous material derails in NW Minnesota; no injuries or evacuations reported

Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway said some of the cars that derailed near Lancaster, Minn., were carrying hazardous materials, but said “the initial assessment by first responders on the scene is that there are no leaks from the rail cars.”
by Andrew Krueger

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Minnesota's new rebate powers up 'Year of the e-bike'

Minnesota's new rebate powers up 'Year of the e-bike'

Bike retailers around Minnesota say e-bike sales have surged in recent years. And they expect further growth now that Minnesota has joined the increasing number of states and cities to pass e-bike rebate programs.
by Dan Kraker

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