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Western Minnesota highway that's sliding down hillside may be removed, rerouted

Western Minnesota highway that's sliding down hillside may be removed, rerouted

A stretch of state highway in western Minnesota that's been closed for nearly two years because it's sliding down a hillside may be abandoned and removed. MnDOT is recommending rerouting Highway 67, rather than spending millions to fix it.
by Andrew Krueger

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One thing millennials aren't killing? Public transportation

One thing millennials aren't killing? Public transportation

Urban living, concern for the environment and a lack of romanticism about cars are some of the reasons why many are trying to save it.
by Emma Peaslee

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Southwest Light Rail Transit line faces delays

Southwest Light Rail Transit line faces delays

Met Council officials say the 14.5-mile line between Eden Prairie and Minneapolis will not begin service as originally scheduled.
by Brandt Williams

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MnDOT seeing a blizzard of submissions in its 'Name a Snowplow' contest

MnDOT seeing a blizzard of submissions in its 'Name a Snowplow' contest

"Plow" Bunyan? "Salter" Mondale? The Minnesota Department of Transportation has received thousands of submissions like those in the first days of its new "Name a Snowplow" contest. There were about 8,000 entries just in the first day.
by Andrew Krueger

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Met Council wants help picking next three fast transit line routes

Met Council wants help picking next three fast transit line routes

Three new bus rapid transit lines are slated for the Twin Cities, to be completed between 2025 and 2030. With 10 options, the transit agency needs to narrow the list, and wants public input.
by Tim Nelson

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