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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Good News, Bad News

Let’s start with the good news. Gov. Mark Dayton announced that the Metrodome is “the only workable site” for a new Vikings stadium. LandOf.org applauds this decision. The Metrodome site, as a centralized location, is what’s best for the region. It has the infrastructure including light rail and helps prevent sprawl. Read more about this news on the Star Tribune.

And now for the bad news. The St. Croix bridge legislation, which grants environmental clearances, passed the US Senate. This was not necessarily a surprise. It still needs to pass the House where Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison have brought a common sense in their opposition to the mega bridge. Read more about this news on the Star Tribune.

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