North Branch
North Branch, MN · Traffic & Transit
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More people are riding Metro Transit in 2026
Metro Transit is seeing ridership growth in 2026, with more than 20.8 million rides taken so far this year, about 1% higher than the same point last year. General Manager Lesley Kandaras joins us to discuss what's driving the increase, how ridership trends are changing across the Twin Cities and what it says about the future of public transit in the region.
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Aftermath of school bus crash leaves Robbins Science Center’s future unclear
Following the bus crash into Robbins Science Center (RSC) on June 2, the future of the building became uncertain. An email sent to Hamline students and employees from President Mayme Hostetter on June 5 addressed many questions the community had, including the condition of the building. “Robbins Science Center is...
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Cost of $3B Blue Line Extension project increases again — by over $330M
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Weekend closure for I-94 EB
ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) wants to remind metro drivers that the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 will be closed for the duration of the weekend. MnDOT released a statement, stating that the closure will begin on Friday at 10 p.m. and reopen by...
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Weekend closure for I-94 EB
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) wants to remind metro drivers that the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 will be closed for the duration of the weekend. MnDOT released a statement, stating that the closure will begin on Friday at 10 p.m. and reopen by Monday at 5 a.m. Officials said the closure comes as crews paint area bridges.
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School bus company’s inspection history in question after kids hurt in Hamline University crash
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) - Data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety shows the company that owns the school bus that crashed into a building Tuesday at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, has failed the majority of its inspections over the last three years. Three students from the...
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School bus crash at Hamline University: Records show bus company’s failed inspections, prior crashes
A school bus carrying about a dozen children crashed into a building on the Hamline University campus Tuesday afternoon. Three children and the bus driver suffered minor injuries, according to Saint Paul Police. Pride Transportation Bus Services, which operates the bus, had a pattern of failed safety inspections, which included...
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Lyndale Avenue South redesign debate: Uptown business owners clash with bicyclists over parking
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A heated debate is underway over how Lyndale Avenue South should be redesigned, with business owners and bicyclists pushing for very different priorities. Business owners and bicyclists share concerns at public meeting. What we know:. Hennepin County began planning the reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue South in...
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Twin Cities gas prices drop 17.5 cents in a week, now averaging $4.17 per gallon
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Drivers in the Twin Cities are seeing a break at the pump, but experts say the relief might not last long. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,106 stations, the average price for gasoline in the Twin Cities is now $4.17 per gallon, down 17.5 cents from last week. The cheapest station was $3.69 per gallon, while the most expensive hit $4.59, showing a 90-cent gap.
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Community Voices: Borealis Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
Dear Editor, Two years ago this May, something significant happened for communities stretching from Chicago to St. Paul Paul. Amtrak’s Borealis made its inaugural run, launching a new era of […] The post Community Voices: Borealis Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary first appeared on Community Reporter .