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Transportation

The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House has outlined a plan to install more electric vehicle chargers nationwide — a step experts say is vital to reducing America's carbon footprint and improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.
by Alana Wise

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The first Minnesotan with a reported case of the omicron variant

It’s been a surprising couple of weeks for Peter McGinn of Minneapolis. McGinn became the first Minnesotan to contract the new omicron strain of COVID-19 after he was at a convention in New York City.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Hundreds of crashes, spinouts reported on snowy highways in Minnesota

Hundreds of crashes, spinouts reported on snowy highways in Minnesota

The State Patrol reported that from 5 p.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Sunday, there were 261 crashes on Minnesota highways along with 115 vehicle spinouts and four jackknifed semis.
by MPR News Staff

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Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot

Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot

Rivian and Lucid aren't household names yet. But these two electric vehicle startups are each worth more than Ford and they've reached a major milestone: They are actually producing and delivering vehicles to customers.
by Camila Domonoske

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Canada bans foreigners who have traveled in southern Africa

Canada bans foreigners who have traveled in southern Africa

Canada says it's banning the entry of foreign nationals who have traveled through southern Africa in the last 14 days. That's due to discovery of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus that has stoked worldwide fears.
by The Associated Press

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New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans

New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans

The world is confronting a new coronavirus variant, and officials have named it “omicron." A World Health Organization panel has classified it as a highly transmissible virus of concern.
by The Associated Press

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The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs

The move is an effort to bring down rising gas prices. Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging about $3.40 a gallon, more than double their price a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association.
by The Associated Press

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U of M studies affordability impact of proposed Minneapolis light rail extension

U of M studies affordability impact of proposed Minneapolis light rail extension

The University of Minnesota is studying the impacts on housing and affordability of a possible extension of the Blue Line light rail through north Minneapolis and into the suburbs. Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazzard told host Cathy Wurzer why some communities are concerned about the extension.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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