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Museum exhibit documents human toll of freeway construction in Minneapolis

Museum exhibit documents human toll of freeway construction in Minneapolis

A museum exhibit that opened this fall in Minneapolis explores how the cost of building Interstate 35W a half-century ago was much more than just financial. It also cut through the heart of vibrant neighborhoods — displacing residents, and communities of color in particular.
by Sonja Kleven

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In Rochester, the future of work could include this driverless shuttle

In Rochester, the future of work could include this driverless shuttle

As the pandemic changes how and where we work, Rochester is still betting on a vibrant downtown. Its Destination Medical Center development initiative has continued, and recently unveiled a driverless shuttle.
by Catharine Richert, Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience

Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience

President Joe Biden signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday on the White House lawn, hailing it as an example of what bipartisanship can achieve.
by The Associated Press

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New grant powers electric bus pilot program in Minnesota

New grant powers electric bus pilot program in Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has awarded $2.1 million in grants to private entities for electric school bus pilot projects to address climate change.
by Hannah Yang

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Infrastructure bill will send billions to Minnesota

Infrastructure bill will send billions to Minnesota

The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill will pay for roads, bridge and transit improvements in Minnesota as well as provide cash for broadband internet and electric car charging stations. But some of the specific projects over coming years will need the approval of the Legislature and governor. 
by Tim Pugmire

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As rules ease, travelers head to U.S. for emotional reunions

As rules ease, travelers head to U.S. for emotional reunions

The U.S. is lifting restrictions on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, setting the stage for emotional reunions nearly two years in the making and providing a boost for the airline and tourism industries decimated by the pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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