Rising pump prices in Minnesota are eroding Uber and Lyft drivers’ earnings across the Twin Cities, prompting cutbacks and renewed calls for policy fixes.

Allegiant closed its $1.5B purchase of Sun Country on May 13, 2026, creating a larger leisure carrier and promising a margin‑first approach as fuel costs surge.

Metro Transit will run replacement buses this weekend while crews begin Renew the Blue signal and track upgrades; a full shutdown runs June 29–Aug. 19.

A Union Pacific freight train derailed near Henderson on May 2, overturning eight cars and spilling grain; officials say there are no injuries and no hazardous leaks detected.

State regulators approved Xcel’s 420‑MW Lyon County peaking plant near Garvin; construction is expected this summer and the plant is slated to enter service in late 2028.

ASCE kept Minnesota at a 'C' in 2026, praising bridges and energy but warning of a $20 billion roads shortfall unless funding becomes steadier.

A coalition of low‑cost carriers asked Washington for $2.5 billion in targeted relief to offset surging jet‑fuel costs, offering warrants that could convert to equity.

A new law signed by Gov. Tim Walz clarifies that drivers must stop when a school bus's red lights flash, closing a Court of Appeals‑created loophole.

Edina's City Council paused a $20M plan to build a pedestrian underpass on France Avenue after residents raised alarm about the price and financing. The decision halts immediate design work.

A revived bill would send MnDOT to the federal grant queue to study new passenger rail from St. Paul to Fargo and Kansas City as Amtrak ridership climbs.

A Toyota hit a bear on Highway 10 near Staples, sending two Deer Creek residents to Staples Hospital. Experts say slow speeds and steady braking can cut the risk.

The FAA put MSP on a temporary ground stop Friday as a line of thunderstorms pushed into the Twin Cities. Departures were paused and travelers should check airline apps for updates.

MnDOT will begin replacing the I‑35E bridge over Shepard Road Monday, using a 22‑ft dirt bypass to keep interstate lanes moving while Shepard Road is closed. Expect detours and daily progress photos.