Tag: Northstar Commuter Rail
Metro Transit proposes January closure for ill-fated Northstar Commuter Rail
A commuter train heavily criticized for its dwindling ridership and seven-figure operating losses will offer its last trip next January, according to a timeline...
Slew of new laws, new state budget take effect today
A whole host of new laws—many of which are tied to the $66 billion state budget lawmakers approved earlier this month—went into effect on...
Minnesota Senate GOP unveils plan to eliminate $600 million in ‘wasteful...
Republicans in the Minnesota Senate unveiled a comprehensive plan on Monday that would eliminate $600 million of "wasteful or unnecessary spending" and ensure that...
With ‘no customer base,’ Northstar Commuter Rail ‘boondoggle’ could be shuttered
After 15 years of falling well below its ridership projections, the once-anticipated Northstar Commuter Rail appears to be on the fast track to ceasing its...