Minnesota driver's education classes get approval to go online during pandemic
When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued the stay-at-home order, classes stopped but then eventually started again online. However, that didn’t happen for driver’s education. Those classes were on hold - until now.
Nice Ride bikes available to rent Monday, health care workers to receive free 30-day membership
Nice Ride bicycles will be available to rent in Minneapolis starting Monday.
MnDOT unveils summer road construction projects, I-94, I-35W to see closures, delays
The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s road construction projects are going ahead as scheduled this summer, including resurfacing some busy interstates in and around the Twin Cities metro area.
Gas prices fall below $1 at some gas stations in Minnesota
The price of gasoline fell under $1 gallon at some gas stations in the Twin Cities metro Wednesday.
Airline industry future temporarily up in the air
The U.S. airline industry is almost grounded due to COVID 19.
156 MSP Airport food service employees laid off due to COVID-19 impact
A company that manages restaurants at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has laid off 156 permanent employees, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
Flight change fee waivers, cancellations: This is how major airlines are reacting to COVID-19
Airlines are slashing flights, offering change fee waivers to customers as they experience a sharp drop in bookings in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
Charges: Ex-Mayo Clinic medical researcher stopped at MSP Airport was attempting to join ISIS
A 28-year-old doctor from Pakistan, who formerly worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been federally charged with attempting to provide material to support the terrorist group ISIS.
Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
Twin Cities commercial janitors unanimously approve new contract
Twin Cities commercial janitors have approved a new contract that gives them a $2.20 wage increase, more paid sick days, reduced cost health insurance and the addition of sexual harassment policies in their contracts.
Airlines struggle to keep up with calls as coronavirus prompts flyer cancellations
If you were trying to cancel your flight at MSP Airport on Friday, you likely ran into some roadblocks.
'20 is plenty': Minneapolis and St. Paul lower speed limits on city-owned roads
Both cities are lowering speed limits to increase vehicle, bicyclist and pedestrian safety.
MnDOT: Leave one hour earlier than normal to get to MSP Airport starting in April
A big construction project along Highway 5 will cause traffic delays around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from April to October.
Electrician charged with stealing $125K worth of copper wire from MSP Airport
An electrician who worked for the Metropolitan Airports Commission was charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper wire for five years, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
Delta Air Lines waives change fees for all tickets purchased in March and recently-booked travel through April
The company says it is waiving all change fees for travelers who booked flights in March.
MSP Airport named best airport in North America for 4th straight year
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was named one of the best airports in North America for the fourth year in a row, according to the Airports Council International.
494 westbound lanes closed at Highway 5 near airport for crash
Troopers blocked most traffic lanes headed westbound on I-494 westbound near MSP Airport for a crash Wednesday night.
University of Minnesota: 2 self-quarantined passengers who had contact with COVID-19 patient are students
The University of Minnesota says the two people who are self-quarantined after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 are students.
2 passengers arriving at MSP Airport told to self-quarantine after coming into contact with COVID-19 case in Europe
State health officials have instructed two passengers who arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International on a flight from Europe Tuesday afternoon to self-quarantine for two weeks because they encountered a person confirmed to have the new coronavirus while abroad.