The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s project manager for the St. Croix Crossing project said a recent walkout by ironworkers on the $626 million project won’t delay the project’s completion.

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The end of Wisconsin’s regular Legislative session dashed LouAnne Berg’s last chance of resolving her construction company’s contract claim against the state without going to court.

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An electrical contractor in a dispute over a Chippewa Falls Veterans Home project claims restrictive state bidding policies are at the heart of what soon could be a lawsuit.

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A construction company is alleging it is out $217,499 and accusing Wisconsin officials of violating procurement rules by insisting on the use of a particular product for a veterans home project.

Tagged with: J&L Steel and Electrical Services Sheila Harsdorf

Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials are ramping up planning and prep work for the $626.4 million St. Croix Crossing, a long-anticipated span to relieve the aging and congested Stillwater Lift Bridge.

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With such a politically charged history behind the St. Croix River crossing, why not run its support network like a campaign?

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Minnesota is raising the bar for minority hiring on construction projects paid for by the state, but some contractors say the new aggressive goals aren't realistic -- especially while unemployment is high in the construction industry.

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