Weeks before the St. Paul rent “stabilization” plan takes effect, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that “Apartment Construction Slows by More than 80 Percent in St. Paul.” But wait, there’s much more to this story. While city officials try to explain away why developers might be scaling back plans to build much needed housing in St. Paul, a much more damning report was released about the …
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Remember yesterday when we told you about the newest and scariest idea being voted on in the House, to resurrect the four trips per day Amtrak train from Minneapolis to Duluth (with three stops along the way) – you know, just like the route that was cancelled in 1986 due to lack of ridership. This time, rail enthusiasts are arguing that the Feds are offering “free money” for shovel-ready rail …
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NOTE: We have some good news to report on this from the state Senate, that we'll post tomorrow, although there is still time in the 2022 legislative session - more than two weeks left - for this project to rear its head. It’s BBBAAAAACCCK! AMTRAK to Duluth Just Won't Die. No bad idea ever really dies at the Minnesota Capitol. No, like all good horror movies, just when you think the villain …
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