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Chaotic end to Minnesota legislative session

The Minnesota Legislative session came to a chaotic end overnight, yet one local lawmaker in encouraged with what came out of this year's session.

May 20, 2024

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Legislative session came to a chaotic end overnight, yet one local lawmaker in encouraged with what came out of this year’s session. District 4 DFL State Senator Rob Kupec described the end of the session Sunday night as a “45 minute screaming fest by Minnesota Republicans”. He says it was “not a dignified…

Minnesota Uber and Lyft driver pay package beats deadline to win approval in Legislature

A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota that lawmakers believe would prevent the companies from leaving the market advanced in the state Legislature on Sunday before the midnight deadline.

May 20, 2024

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FILE – A passerby walks past a sign offering directions to an Uber and Lyft ride pickup location at an airport, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota that lawmakers believe would prevent the companies from leaving the market advanced in the state Legislature…

Lawmakers Up Against 11:59 P.M. Deadline At The Capitol in St. Paul

May 19, 2024

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — The clock is nearing zero at the Minnesota Legislature, as lawmakers work to pass bills ahead of a midnight deadline. The 2024 session is set to end tonight and lawmakers have worked all week to get bills done on time. Lawmakers reached a deal Saturday night on a pay raise for ride-hailing app drivers after an…

Minneapolis mayor vetoes pay boost ordinance for Uber, Lyft drivers

August 23, 2023

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is vetoing an ordinance that would bring a pay boost for drivers who work for Uber and Lyft. Both companies had threatened to pull out of Minneapolis if the ordinance had been signed into law. At the same time, Frey is offering a compromise for drivers. He says he has reached an…

Minneapolis City Council approves minimum wage for rideshare drivers

August 17, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) — The Minneapolis City Council voted to approve a new rideshare protections ordinance. The vote passed 7 to 5. The ordinance will set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers with Lyft and Uber. Lyft sent a letter to the city council earlier this week and said it will be forced to cease operations in the city on…

Governor Walz vetoes Lyft-Uber bill for higher pay

May 25, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz vetoes a bill to mandate higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota. He says they deserve fair wages and safer working conditions but does not think the legislation was ready to become law. Walz says he’s committed to finding solutions that balance the interests of all parties,…

Uber Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Drunken Driving

The highway patrol pulled over 45-year-old Mark Kelleh on I-94 in West Fargo

January 2, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — An Uber driver is arrested after being suspected of driving drunk with a passenger on New Year’s Eve. The highway patrol pulled over 45-year-old Mark Kelleh on I-94 in West Fargo after allegedly running a red light. The trooper says he later found an open container in the car. Kelleh’s blood-alcohol level was far beyond the…

Shooting Victim Rescued by Uber Driver Near Stillwater

The Uber driver found the woman bleeding from the chest along a road near Stillwater.

June 19, 2019

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STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) _ Authorities say an Uber driver rescued a woman who had been shot and left to die along a road in Washington County. A 23-year-old St. Paul man, suspected of being in the U.S. illegally, is charged with attempted murder and kidnapping. A criminal complaint says the Uber driver found the woman bleeding from the chest along…

Number of Uber Drivers, Prices Affected By Blizzard Conditions

Some drivers are having car troubles themselves

February 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The conditions outside mean fewer Uber drivers are on the road and that means it’ll cost you more to use the service. Some drivers can’t get their own cars to start or can’t get their cars through the snow. The weather means good business for the ones who are able to drive. One Uber driver, Dan Haglund, says…

Uber Offering Free Services this Election Day: How You Can Get to the Polls for Free

They are giving out one free ride per person to a polling location

November 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Uber is offering a free service to give people an extra incentive to vote on Tuesday. They are giving out one free ride per person to a polling location. When you go onto the app this election day, you will see a small icon which will point you in the right direction. Non–profits have offered a sum…