7:50 a.m. update: Power outage not affecting light-rail trains

A power outage in downtown Minneapolis has knocked out some traffic lights, including those on Portland Avenue, Park Avenue and 5th Street. Light-rail trains are not affected.

By Tim Harlow Star Tribune

April 15, 2013 — 5:38am

A power outage in downtown Minneapolis has knocked out some traffic lights, including those on Park Avenue, Portland Avenue and 5th Street.

Light-rail trains are not impacted, Metro Transit said.

Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather.

tim.harlow@startribune.com 612-673-7768

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