With light rail construction possibly running out of money, alternative and cheaper mass transportation solutions have been gaining popularity. One such futuristic idea is personal rapid transit. For many,...

With a struggling national economy and record-breaking state deficits, good budget news has been in short supply. But some positive developments might be on the way for Twin Cities-area environment and...

A Woodbury man faces felony forgery charges for allegedly claiming to possess University degrees he never earned. University police issued a summons Tuesday for Jason R. Severtson to appear in court for...

A unique, environmentally friendly automobile program coming to the Twin Cities will let drivers rent cars by the hour. But most University undergraduate students need not apply. Members of the hOurCar...

Canceled bus routes and increased fares might be on the way, since Metro Transit's budget will likely be slashed as part of Minnesota's worst budget crisis ever. Metro Transit's woes are twofold. First,...

Five state senators called on the Legislature on Thursday to pass bonding projects former Gov. Jesse Ventura vetoed last year. The projects include building and maintenance at the University and at Minnesota...

Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut approximately $280 million from state programs and agencies Friday after the House and Senate failed to agree on a plan to contain the state budget deficit in the current fiscal year. A...