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.
29 August 2009 - 9:00am
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.
5 February 2009 - 11:00am
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.
29 September 2008 - 9:00am
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.
22 August 2008 - 7:00am
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.
18 February 2006 - 5:00am
Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune
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