Transportation

Ban of Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace has gone into effect
The FAA's order prohibiting Russian flights from entering U.S. airspace is now in effect. Russia is expected to respond in kind, forcing airlines to take longer routes around the massive country
Snow and road reports from around Minnesota
Road conditions were improving Wednesday morning across Minnesota, in the wake of a winter storm that brought heavy snow to much of the state on Tuesday.
Blizzard conditions close highways in northwest Minnesota
State transportation officials closed several major highways in northwestern Minnesota on Friday morning as a winter storm brought blizzard conditions to the region.
Truckers protesting in Canada end last U.S. border blockade
The last of the truck blockades at the U.S.-Canadian border is moving out. A federal official says the final blockaders are leaving Emerson, Manitoba now and the Canadian Border Services hope to reopen the crossing into North Dakota Wednesday afternoon.
Ontario declares an emergency over truck blockades in Canada
Canadian authorities are turning up the legal and public pressure on protesters to lift their blockades in Ottawa, Ontario, and at the U.S. border, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warning: “This unlawful activity has to end and it will end.”
Blizzard conditions force highway closures in NW Minnesota
Several major highways in west-central and northwestern Minnesota were closed Friday morning as north winds gusting to near 50 mph created blizzard conditions.
Minnesota Senate panel wants audit of Southwest light rail project
A Minnesota Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday to require the legislative auditor to take a close look at the troubled Southwest Corridor line.