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News & Reviews News Wire Twin Cities light rail project faces $500 million shortfall

Twin Cities light rail project faces $500 million shortfall

By | September 6, 2022

Auditor’s report finds key elements of Southwest extension were not included in original bid package

Map of light rail project connecting Minneapolis to Eden Prairie, Minn.

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