Transportation

Train derails in rural North Dakota and spills chemical south of Fargo
Authorities say there is no threat to public safety, and there were no injuries or fire. Over 30 of the 70 cars on the train left the tracks around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, and some of the cars leaked liquid asphalt. But there are no waterways near where the derailment happened.
Fatal crash closes stretch of Highway 62 near Twin Cities airport
One person died in a crash early Monday that prompted a lengthy closure of a stretch of State Highway 62 — the Crosstown — near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Great Lakes shipping season begins with little ice, new cargo
It’s a telltale sign of spring in the Northland. The Great Lakes shipping season has begun. This winter there’s very little ice on Lake Superior to slow the giant freighters.
U.S. and Canada reach a deal to close a popular but unofficial border crossing
President Biden announced a deal that will allow Canada and the U.S. to turn away more migrants at unofficial border crossings. He announced the deal in remarks to the Canadian Parliament.
On Madeline Island, residents aim to preserve their ferry lifeline
A warming climate and the gradual loss of the ice road on Lake Superior has made the Madeline Island Ferry an even more essential lifeline for residents and tourists. Now the town of La Pointe, Wis., is trying to buy the service to ensure it runs well into the future.