(MNN)-There’s a push at the state legislature this year for a new passenger rail line along the I-35 corridor. Brian Nelson of All Aboard Minnesota says there are bills in the House and Senate that would direct MnDOT to apply for another state-run corridor passenger train between the Twin Cities and Kansas City. Nelson says that would begin studies of the economic impact, cost to run, ridership projections, and scheduling. He says the Missouri DOT and Iowa DOT support the proposal. The Amtrak Borealis between St. Paul and Chicago received federal matching funds.
State Patrol Urges Drivers to Slow Down Amid Busy Holiday Travel
(MNN)-Drivers heading out this holiday weekend are urged to pack their patience as traffic increases on Minnesota roads. State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers will be out in force and are asking motorists to slow down, buckle up, and avoid dis...
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