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• Light-rail line follows its own path
  No stranger to conflict, the Central Corridor has an unusual route between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
  Jul 1, 2009
• More 35W bridge lawsuits on tap
  Dozens of lawsuits related to the collapse of the bridge are being filed against a global engineering company and a local construction company.
  Jun 18, 2009
• Switching airport signs is no breeze
  In fact, the wind is a big factor in the $1 million cost estimate. Funding would be paid out of airport revenues.
  Jun 5, 2009
• Meet the public's voice at MnDOT
  The Minnesota Department of Transportation's first ombudsman says managers "don't quite know what to make of me yet."
  Jun 1, 2009
• University is fearing bad vibes from Central Corridor rail line
  U worries that light rail will rattle research, but project engineers say remedies are in place.
  May 26, 2009
• A new pink bridge, old green parts and a really long bike ride
  You just don't see a lot of pink infrastructure, but the Interstate 35W bridge took on a rosy glow around Mother's Day for breast cancer awareness.
  May 24, 2009
• When's a trucker too tired to drive?
  A lawsuit filed on behalf of two out-of-state truckers against the Minnesota State Patrol points out the tricky business of regulating drowsiness on the road.
  May 18, 2009
• Going an extra mile to keep tabs on tabs
  Who oversees the 5 million license-tab renewal notices sent out each year in Minnesota? That would be Linda Long, who read last week's column and gave Roadguy a call to help demystify the process.
  May 17, 2009
• Roadguy: Car owners aren't feeling renewed
  A few weeks ago, Roadguy recounted the story of Ellen, who got a ticket for not having her license plate tabs up to date.
  May 9, 2009
• It's the end of the road for Amboy
  Instead of fixing up a 108-year-old bridge, Blue Earth County is putting it on the market.
  May 9, 2009

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