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ALERT: Live data showing that #GasPrices appear to be rising to $4.49/gal in #Minnesota today.
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Tuesday, Aug. 27: Due to heavy winds & rain, the fairgrounds opening is delayed to allow for damage assessment and debris cleanup. More information to come. For the latest news visit our updates page. Mnstatefair.org/updates
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Ramsey County settles lawsuit with man using walker, allegedly mistaken for crime suspect and pushed by deputies in Falcon Heights startribune.com/ramsey-count…
Ramsey County settles lawsuit with man using walker who was allegedly pushed by deputies in Falcon...

Ramsey County settles lawsuit with man using walker who was allegedly pushed by deputies in Falcon...

Michael Torrey-White was 67 at the time of the incident and used a walker to get around. He alleged Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies mistook him for a younger crime suspect who was also Black.

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Are you traveling this winter? Going someplace warm? (Or not?) DM me, I'd like to hear your experience planning and booking your trip.
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Charlie Zelle reappointed by Gov. Walz to lead the Met Council. startribune.com/charlie-zell…
Charlie Zelle reappointed chair of Metropolitan Council by Gov. Tim Walz

Charlie Zelle reappointed chair of Metropolitan Council by Gov. Tim Walz

He'll face many challenges in the next four years, including completion of the Southwest LRT line.

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The FAA is working to restore its Notice to Air Missions System. We are performing final validation checks and reloading the system now. Operations across the National Airspace System are affected. We will provide frequent updates as we make progress.
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We are following reports of a problem with the NOTAM system that might affect flights in the US. Live map at fr24.com
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The national average is now up ~20c/gal ($3.279/gal this morning) from our low just before Christmas, due mostly to the Arctic blast and China re-opening, but we could see slight downdrafts in the weeks ahead as gasoline demand is sluggish at best.
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100s of plow drivers will continue working until the job is done and roads are back to bare lanes - but remember: Subzero temps mean that salt + brines just don’t work as well or as fast. Better to make it there safe and slow than not at all!
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The Drive (@StribDrive) profile pictureThe Drive@StribDrive22 Dec 2022
A common sight on metro area roads this morning. Slick conditions abound even through MnDOT has 200 plows out. #stribdrive
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Dog accidentally sent through Wisconsin airport X-ray machine, TSA says fxn.ws/3VHHNYI
Dog accidentally sent through Wisconsin airport X-ray machine, TSA says

Dog accidentally sent through Wisconsin airport X-ray machine, TSA says

The Transportation Security Administration wrote Tuesday that a dog had accidentally been sent through an X-ray machine this week at a Wisconsin airport.

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Time to get happy while commuting. startribune.com/university-o…
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Residential fall sweep is underway in @CityofSaintPaul. Crews will sweep 530 miles of streets over the next 6 weeks. Info and schedule at stpaul.gov/sweep Do not put any materials, such as leaves, grass, or garbage into the street. Adopt A Drain at stpaul.gov/adoptadrain
Picture of two street sweepers working along the curb in Saint Paul with colorful fall streets in the background.

ALT Picture of two street sweepers working along the curb in Saint Paul with colorful fall streets in the background.

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Here's the funding breakdown for the Gold Line BRT, Federal Transit Administration (45%), Ramsey County (26%), Washington County (26%), Federal Highway Administration (1%), State of Minnesota (0.5%), and the former Counties Transit Improvement Board (1.5%).
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Vote for Eebbers, based out of MSP Airport, for TSA's cutest pup!
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@TSA19 Aug 2022
It's finally here, round 1 of our 2022 #TSACutestK9 contest. You'll be able to vote today and tomorrow for Eebbers @mspairport or Messi from @Reagan_Airport. Round 1's winner will advance to Round 3 on Tuesday at 12pm (ET). Don't miss the chance to cast your vote!
K9 Eebbers from MSP airport - Messi from DCA

ALT K9 Eebbers from MSP airport - Messi from DCA

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Troopers, deputies and officers across Minnesota will be on the road today looking for those driving too fast. They’re joining law enforcement from 5 other states for a high visibility Speed Awareness Day enforcement campaign. speedawarenessday.org/ #nhtsa5speedawarenessday2022
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MSP Airport employees fearful of taking light rail between terminals… minnminutes.com @StarTribune @ByJanetMoore
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❗️REMINDER❗️ Beginning tomorrow, May 13 at 7 p.m. until Monday, May 16 at 5 a.m., westbound Highway 36 from Manning Avenue to Lake Elmo Avenue will be closed for the second half of the storm sewer pipe installation. Please follow the posted detour route. @MnDOTMetro
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Hwy 10 in Anoka: Due to weather, previously scheduled Hwy 10 weekend closure in @CityofAnoka is RESCHEDULED until next weekend from 10pm Fri (4/29) through 5am Mon (5/2). For more info: mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy… @AnokaCounty @AnokaCountyHwy
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, the ramp from East River Rd. to westbound Hwy. 610 will be closed to traffic as part of an ongoing construction project in the area. Check the @anokacounty Highway Department website for more info: anokacounty.us/307/Highway-D…
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HEAT patrols on I-94 in St. Paul yesterday afternoon and I-94 between I-694 and I-394 last night: Troopers stopped 173 vehicles for speeding and made three DWI arrests. One impaired driver was going 100+ mph.
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