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Obituary: Artist Alexandria Russell Bowen embraced world with adventure, wit
It would be a bit of an understatement to say Alexandria Russell Bowen led a rich and full life. Known as Andy, Bowen canoed the…
Contractors disappointed with Met Council plan to rebid Southwest light rail
Council says construction bids were too high; all could be rejected.
Met Council chair recommends rejecting all Southwest LRT bids as too high
New Met Council leader recommends rejecting four bids as too high.
MSP noise concerns pushing to new corners of Twin Cities
Citizens' group says thousands more metro residents are affected by the din of planes, and the noise has increased 30 percent since 2014.
Southwest LRT barrier wall raises the ire of neighbors, lawmakers
Minneapolis, Met Council to work on community engagement over wall's appearance.
Met Council approves rail agreements for Southwest light rail
Concerns about a concrete wall along a part of the route concern Minneapolis officials and state lawmakers.
Construction bids submitted for Southwest light rail, but challenges remain
Move is a "milestone" but bids now face scrutiny from Met Council staff.
Way cleared for Southwest LRT project to seek nearly $1B from feds
Talks with Met Council clear way for project to apply for $929 million in federal money.
Eden Prairie Town Center stop may be added back to Southwest LRT
The mall stop was deferred two years ago due to budget cuts.
Airport cabbies riled over new rules on credit card transactions
Several hundred taxicab drivers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are upset about new rules overseeing the way credit card payments are processed for cab rides. The MAC says it's balancing needs of drivers and cab customers.
State dealing with glitches in new license tab, plate computer system
Some vehicle owners are reporting long waits for their tabs, titles and plates.
Met Council votes to increase Metro Transit fares by 25 cents
Come Oct. 1, passengers using public transit in the Twin Cities will pay more. The move was made despite widespread opposition.
Despite pushback, Met Council committee backs 25-cent transit fare hike
The recommendation is to raise fares for local and express buses, light rail, and Northstar commuter rail by 25 cents.
Minnesota's riskiest bridges repaired after I-35W collapse
State leaders set aside $2.5 billion for the program over the past decade, allowing the state to more aggressively tackle a backlog of bridge repairs. It also has left the state with one of the lowest percentage of structurally deficient bridges in the nation.
Metro Transit police consider new policy on immigration queries
The move comes after an exchange between an officer and a Blue Line passenger in May was caught on video and went viral.
Light-rail supporters impatient for Bottineau Line
Frustration being aired about lack of movement in line's key negotiations.
Convergence of construction projects clobbers metro commuters
Lowry Tunnel work added another headache to commuters already facing a partial light-rail shutdown, other headaches.
Charges dropped against immigrant whose status was questioned by Metro Transit cop
His lawyers are challenging deportation.
Dakota, Washington counties approve transportation taxes
The move replaces an existing quarter-cent tax before CTIB dissolves itself.
Delta debuts facial recognition at MSP, self-service kiosks for bags
Checking a bag at the Twin Cities airport? Just bring your face and your passport. Delta on Monday debuted self-service kiosks aimed at speeding up…
Obituary: Albert 'Bert' Foster helped build Wayzata Yacht Club
Albert "Bert" Foster liked to say sailboat racing was akin to a chess match.So many moving parts to consider: the wind, the water, the geometry…
Activists press for New Hope officer in viral light-rail video to be fired
They want the officer, who stepped down from part-time job with Metro Transit police, out of the New Hope department.
Hennepin, Ramsey counties raise transit tax
But the outlook for any matching federal funding remains uncertain.
Delays have "eroded confidence" in state's vehicle licensing upgrade
After nearly 10 years and $60M in spending, web upgrade is languishing.
Minneapolis condo residents want vibration study before Southwest light rail goes forward
Calhoun-Isles condo walls have cracks from area construction tremors.
Hennepin, Ramsey counties hold hearings on transportation tax increase
The boards are considering raising the existing quarter-cent tax to a half-cent after the Counties Transit Improvement Board voted to disband by July 1.
Effort underway to prevent deportation of man in viral video with Metro Transit officer
Attorneys are also weighing a formal complaint about the handling of the case by the officer, who has since resigned.
Transit board takes first step to dissolve
Metro counties must now hold separate public hearings on transit tax.
Bidding for Southwest light rail contract is delayed a third time
Construction of the $1.9 billion project won't begin until later this fall.
Travel season expected to be brisk as Memorial Day weekend kicks it off
The preferred mode of transport: Driving
Transportation bill staves off transit cuts — for now
Transportation bill still requires Senate approval before it gets to Dayton.
Metro Transit officer asking about legal status prompts probe
A cellphone video of a Metro Transit police officer asking a light-rail passenger about his immigration status went viral Friday, prompting the transit agency to launch an internal investigation.
Delta rails about Gulf-based carriers
Biggest MSP carrier appeals for help to level the playing field.
Midwestern millennials all aboard on expanding passenger rail
Nearly a quarter of college students responding to a survey sent to colleges along current Amtrak routes in nine Midwestern states said they had taken Amtrak to and from school, with two-thirds indicating passenger rail service is an important resource to attend college.
Southwest LRT to cost Hennepin County more with end of transit board
An agreement to dissolve a local transit board means Hennepin County will be called on to contribute an additional $103.5 million.
Deal struck in Twin Cities transit board break up
The tentative agreement means that Hennepin and Ramsey counties may increase transit tax.
Twin Cities transit board under fire by Minnesota lawmakers
A powerful metro-area public body that has contributed more than $1 billion to Twin Cities transit projects, including the Green Line light rail, would be disbanded under a measure currently pending at the Minnesota Legislature.
GOP proposal imperils future LRT projects
Transportation plan's funding limitations would imperil Southwest, Bottineau lines.
Southwest light rail gets positive sign from Washington
The deal to fund the government this summer includes $10 million for the light rail line, which could signal that the project could receive its full $928 million federal grant.
Twin Cities businesses, community groups rally to fight off transit cuts
Chambers of commerce and transit advocates are rallying and spreading the word, which includes a campaign to reach out to suburban commuters.
War of words over Southwest light-rail transit line grows
In office just three months, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has already received an earful from Minnesota officials about the controversial $1.9 billion light-rail line.
New arrival method for MSP planes benefits environment
Neighbors point out that procedures do nothing to fix noise problem.
Former MnDOT Commissioner Richard Braun has died at 91
Braun served under both Republican, DFL governors.
Met Council to hold public meetings on possible transit fare hikes
Opposition builds as planning agency scrambles to solve a $74 million deficit.
FAA shows off new air-traffic communications at MSP
The Data Comm technology lets pilots and air traffic controllers communicate electronically.
Rising cost of Metro Mobility could threaten other transit services
Mounting costs could affect all transit services.
Minn. legislators debate who pays if freight, LRT collide
Residents have long worried about plans for Southwest light rail to operate alongside freight trains hauling ethanol, especially in densely populated areas like Minneapolis.
MnDOT announces nearly $24 million in transit grants
Most of the state money will be used by operators to buy or maintain buses.
Hennepin County Board tables transit tax increase
It was considered due to CTIB's vote to dissolve.
Proposed House budget would deeply cut Metro Transit bus service
Met Council says cuts would be 'devastating.’, but Republicans say transportation proposal simply reflects budget realities.
Northstar rail, bus service available to all Twins home games
Northstar Commuter Rail and the Northstar Link Commuter Bus will provide service for all Twins home games at Target Field, beginning April 3 with the…
David Haugo, family farmer, agriculture advocate dies at 82
For Mahnomen County farmer David Haugo, nothing was more sublime than the scent of freshly turned soil and a row of tilled earth, straight and…
Homeland Security on Metro Transit prompts concerned tweets
Federal VIPR officers boarded the Green Line.
Minn. Republicans call for feds to halt Southwest light-rail funding
More than $900 million expected in federal grants.
Dakota County vote blocks dissolution of transit board
County says CTIB owes it $29M, and won't budge until the money's paid.
Critics oppose fare hikes for bus and LRT
Met Council says increases can help offset budget shortfalls. The last fare hike was in 2008.
County transit board votes to dissolve, but future unclear
Disagreement over Dakota County's share to leave.
Minnesota transit board postpones decision to dissolve itself
A board that serves as a key funder of mass transit in the Twin Cities voted Friday to postpone until March 8 a decision on…
Feds: Southwest light-rail funds can't be diverted to roads, bridges
Federal grant of nearly $1 billion is expected to pay half of controversial transit line between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie.
Pending legislation could derail high-speed train to Rochester before it's built
Legislators say landowners and farmers along the route object to the privately funded project.
Citizens League report hopes to break the transit 'logjam'
A local think tank put forth ideas to break the Capitol stalemate on a fractious issue.
Metro Transit sent reps to Houston for Bowl intelligence
Metro Transit sent 12 people to Houston this month to research how transit operated amid the Super Bowl at NRG Stadium and festivities leading up…
Car2Go and gone: Legislation aims to lure more car-sharing services to TC
Car-sharing taxes here are among the highest in nation.
Bottineau LRT receives funding from Hennepin County
With financial aid from the feds and CTIB, the line should open up in 2021.
Distracted-driving bill aims 'to stop the carnage on our roads today'
Minnesota and other states struggle to rein in inattentive drivers.
MnDOT's message for commuters: Take care and stay away from snowplows
As more are distracted behind the wheel, plow crashes with cars are up this season.
Transit board takes initial steps to dissolve
CTIB has helped to attract $1.5 billion in federal transit funding.
Airport police chief: Vigilant oversight at MSP following Florida shootings
Experts disagree whether TSA needs to change rules for checking guns.
Metro Transit sees slight dip in 2016 ridership
Blamed for the decline — the drop in gas prices and ongoing construction on the Nicollet Mall.
Metro Transit walks fine line policing sleepers on trains, buses
The agency knows "you can't arrest your way out of this situation," but faces a seemingly insoluble societal challenge.
Southwest light-rail project gets crucial approval from feds
Work to begin next year on 14.5-mile line linking Minneapolis, Eden Prairie.
With big transit deficit, Met Council looks for new state funding
Regional planning body prefers sales tax over fare increases as it confronts $89 million gap.
Private plan for Twin Cities-Rochester high-speed rail draws pushback
To some, a high-speed rail line financed by Chinese and other private investors is an exquisite dream. To others, it's folly.
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