Heavily subsidized train falls short of 2011 passenger goals and 2010 ridership numbers MINNEAPOLIS, MN--When the highly touted Northstar commuter rail line debuted with 20 percent fewer riders than supporters promised in its first year of service, transit officials promptly lowered expectations for year two. Metro Transit reduced the projected number of passengers from 897,000 in …
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FFM Bulletin 1/5/12
Minnesota High School Students: Participate in our Second Annual Essay Contest: A Legacy of Leadership: The Ronald Reagan Essay Contest Last month, the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota announced details about the 2011-2012 “A Legacy of Leadership: The Ronald Reagan Essay Contest.” In its second year, this contest encourages Minnesota high school students to …
Local Gov't Accountability Roundup: 1/5/12
ROCHESTER: Take This Snow and Shovel It—Or Else The city is cracking down on sidewalk scofflaws. No more free pass for Rochester residents who fail to shovel their snow. The city council has hired a company to do the job for those who fail to clear off public sidewalks within 24 hours. The cost piles up faster than the snow itself. WHITE BEAR LAKE: State Grant Runs Out on Senior Help Program …
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