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Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new, enforceable limits on some PFAS that are much lower than the state’s current advisory limits. If they’re adopted, about a dozen Minnesota cities likely will need to install treatment systems or find a new water source.
Metro Transit rolls out tougher fare enforcement, rider code of conduct
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will begin tougher fare enforcement. Community Service Officers will begin asking riders for their fares. Those who haven’t paid will be issued a citation.
Metro Transit starts new fare enforcement program in Twin Cities
As of Monday, riders on the buses and light rail trains in the Twin Cities will start seeing community service officers enforce fares — and issue administrative citations to riders who didn’t purchase a ticket.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ended his 2024 Republican presidential bid. He blamed the Republican National Committee for arbitrary debate qualifications in dropping his campaign before the fourth presidential debate on Wednesday.