Coronavirus: Walz signs 4 more executive orders
They give relief to livestock farmers and people relying on DHS benefits.
transportation
Minnesota lawmakers announce funding for green transit in Twin Cities
A grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will put $2.5 million into low-emission and zero-emission buses.
Scooter companies Spin, Lime suddenly raise prices in Twin Cities
It'll cost you more per minute to rent a scooter than before.
Rental scooters reduced car use in Minneapolis, report finds
Last year's scooter pilot project is recommended for expansion in 2019.
Light rail has a record year, but Twin Cities bus use continues to fall
Overall user numbers also fell for Metro Transit.
Surprise at ousting of Metro Transit general manager
Brian Lamb will leave the position he has held since 2004.
Metro Council to spend over $1M on protective barriers for bus drivers
There's been a rise in driver assaults in the Twin Cities this year.
Metro Transit to eliminate a number of bus services due to low ridership
Ridership numbers dipped during the 3rd quarter.
After winning election, Walz says to expect gas tax increase proposal
He plans to include it in his budget proposal to fund transportation upgrades.
Electric car charging points coming to more Target stores
It's collaborating with companies including Tesla on the expansion.
Pedestrian killed by Northstar train identified by 'devastated' mom
He was hit by a westbound Northstar train near Elk River.
We Went There: How to not get lost in the world's largest continuous skyway system
It's the largest continuous skyway system in the world.
Metro Transit makes a change after furor over Super Bowl light rail plan
Metro Transit makes a concession to irked Minnesotans.
You need a Super Bowl ticket to use the light rail on Feb. 4
The deal for Minnesota keeps getting better and better.
You need a Super Bowl ticket to use the light rail on Feb. 4
The deal for Minnesota keeps getting better and better.
This plane was fine when it took off, but all smashed up when it landed – How?!
Something definitely happened between Minneapolis and Chicago.
Streetcars are the best fit for St. Paul, a panel says
A panel says a streetcar line is the best way to connect downtown and the airport.
You can go hike a bridge this weekend – Minnesota's biggest
The Iron Range is celebrating its new 200 foot tall bridge
Zero-emission buses that use no fuel are coming to Minnesota
The electric-battery, zero-emission buses should arrive in 2019.
The Tip Jar: How much money can you save giving up your car commute?
We had a race – car vs. bike vs. bus – to see whether it's worth your time giving up your car.
All the bids for building a new light rail line were too expensive, council chair says
She wants the Met Council to cut costs and redo the bidding