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Downtown St. Paul Closures details, link to PDF mapI-94/I-35E Commons closed this weekend for Central Corridor light rail construction

Motorists traveling near downtown St. Paul will experience delays and detours Friday, May 18 through Monday, May 21 as the I-94 and I-35E commons closes for construction work on the Cedar Avenue Bridge. Plan now to avoid inconvenience.

 

Sheep; link to Ag Preserves article.

Metro area farmers put more acres in Agricultural Preserves

The voluntary program is designed to support long-term, viable farm operations. Landowners who enroll their actively farmed land receive a property tax credit and protection from assessments for public improvement projects, such as roads and sewers. More about Ag Preserves program participation.

 

Central Corridor construction hits half-way mark

Construction of the Central Corridor light-rail project is 50 percent complete and on track to be 75 percent done by year’s end. More about project progress (pdf).

 

Woodbury water tower; link to article on water conservation.Water conservation: How much is a green lawn worth?

Woodbury uses a variety of tools to reduce water use. One of the most effective ways is to establish rates that escalate as more water is used. More about Woodbury's conservation efforts.

 

Southwest Corridor logoOmitting Southwest Light Rail from bonding bill is a missed opportunity

A bonding bill that omits Southwest Light Rail misses a tremendous opportunity for the state and the Twin Cities region.

 

Parks improvements, sewer repairs included in 2012 bonding law

The bonding bill passed by the 2012 Legislature and signed by Gov. Dayton provides nearly $4.6 million for regional parks and $4 million for I/I mitigation grants. Despite strong support from the business community and the governor, the bill failed to include funding for Southwest LRT. More about regional spending in the bonding bill.

 

Increased economic growth, diversity forecasted for Twin Cities region by 2040

The region is expected to gain almost 900,000 people by 2040; economic opportunity in the region will attract population growth.  The forecasts help the Council and local governments plan to meet future infrastructure, services and housing needs. More about the preliminary 2040 forecasts.

 

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