By Bob Geiger Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — The historic Franklin Avenue Bridge will start getting some needed attention as part of $79.7 million in public works project spending in Hennepin County’s $1.6 billion budget for 2011. The seven-member Hennepin ...

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By Bob Geiger Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — In an effort to ease traffic congestion on Minnesota roadways, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is rolling out solid and flashing yellow arrow turn signals, which let drivers make left turns after ...

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By Bob Geiger Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — Planning for the 155-mile Northern Lights Express passenger rail line is chugging forward. A Hennepin County board Tuesday discussed $4.5 million in proposed 2011 spending to keep the Duluth-to-Minneapolis project alive. Expenses ...

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By Burl Gilyard Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — Minneapolis and St. Paul have landed a combined $37.5 million in federal stimulus money aimed at easing the ongoing foreclosure crisis. Minneapolis received $19.46 million. The city was the lead applicant with ...

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