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Motorcycle fatalities in Minnesota this year running far ahead of 2021

The number of motorcycle riders killed in crashes in Minnesota this year has already exceeded the total for all of last year — with weeks to go in the riding season. That's prompting officials to urge extra caution for Saturday’s annual Fall Flood Run fundraising ride.
by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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Minnesota commuters may be affected by possible national railroad strike

Minnesota commuters may be affected by possible national railroad strike

Railroads had already started to curtail shipments of hazardous materials and refrigerated products as of Wednesday ahead of Friday's strike deadline. A work stoppage would also affect passenger rail service — including Metro Transit's Northstar Commuter Rail.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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How a freight train strike could throw your plans to travel by train off track

How a freight train strike could throw your plans to travel by train off track

Freight railroads could stop rolling at midnight Friday if negotiators don't stop a looming strike over working conditions. Congress could end a strike quickly, but a brief shutdown hurts the economy.
by Frank Morris

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Victims of floatplane crash in Washington included Minnesota couple

Victims of floatplane crash in Washington included Minnesota couple

A Minnesota couple, a civil rights activist, a business owner, a lawyer and the founder of a winery and his family were among the 10 people killed when a floatplane crashed in the waters of Puget Sound.
by The Associated Press

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Audit shows that the Southwest light rail extension project is nine years overdue and $1.5 billion over budget

Audit shows that the Southwest light rail extension project is nine years overdue and $1.5 billion over budget

The Southwest Corridor light rail project won’t be finished for several years and now, it’s $1.5 million over budget. Cathy Wurzer spoke with the legislative auditor on the findings of the report.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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