Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

Downtown Minneapolis Unprepared for Influx of Children

The amount of children under five has jumped in downtown Minneapolis, which is posing problems for the city and its school system.

July 20, 2011 - Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

Managed Roads Favored Over Expansion in Twin Cities

Officials in the Twin Cities are looking to shift away from major road expansion projects and focus more on creating managed lanes that are intended to put a price on avoiding traffic within the two cities.

September 29, 2010 - Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

When Going Green Is Less Important Than Saving Green

A new HVAC system for a building in Minnesota that was expected to meet high environmental standards was going to come in at almost three times its originally estimated costs. So city officials are delaying.

August 29, 2009 - Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

Twin Cities Transit Ridership Up, Funding Down

Ridership is up on transit in the Twin Cities. Fewer cars are being sold, and tax revenues are down. With little funding expected to fill the gap, transit fare increases may be on the horizon.

February 5, 2009 - Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

Twin Cities Spreading

The Minneapolis-St. Paul region is spreading further south, according to a recent study, which shows that projected growth will require more than 50,000 new homes and millions of square feet of retail and office space.

September 29, 2008 - Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

To Succeed, BRTs Need 'AYFs'

"Attractive young females" may be the bellwether of success on new public transit systems, according to a transit consultant who was in the Twin Cities to advise about a planned bus rapid transit line.

August 22, 2008 - Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

Global Warming Threatens Great Lakes

The Union of Concerned Scientists issues a report outlining potential problems for the entire region.

February 18, 2006 - Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune

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