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New airline planes will be required to have secondary barriers to the cockpit to protect pilots

New airline planes will be required to have secondary barriers to the cockpit to protect pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration rule will apply to commercial planes made after mid-2025, affecting airlines that operate scheduled flights, but not charter operators. Current planes won’t need to be retrofitted.
by The Associated Press

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With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumers

With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumers

Starting next year, owners of electric vehicles made by General Motors and Ford will be able to charge their EVs at many of Tesla’s charging stations, the largest such network in the country. 
by The Associated Press

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Popular blackout license plates will soon hit the road in Minnesota

Popular blackout license plates will soon hit the road in Minnesota

Minnesota lawmakers this spring approved the creation of several new license plate designs — including so-called “blackout” license plates that feature white lettering on a black background.
by Tim Nelson

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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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