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The Northstar Is Dead! Long Live the Northstar!: https://streets.mn/2025/04/24/long-live-the-northstar/ The commuter line is under threat from multiple directions, but with some tweaks, it could actually play a key role in Minnesota transit.

Apr 24, 2025, 12:00 PM

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