Most of the state's utilities say they will be able to meet the state's ambitious goals on energy conservation. The legislature has mandated that utilities conserve one-and-a-half-percent of their retail sales each year.
The road construction company facing scrutinyand possible lawsuits over its role in the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge holds one of the biggest subcontracts on the replacement.
The University of Minnesota has signed a memorandum of understanding with other parties involved in building the light rail line, which will connectdowntown Minneapolis and St. Paul.
A proposal to raise fares on Metro Transit buses and trains is under fire from Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. Rybak told Metropolitan Council officials at a public hearing today the hike will hurt transit ridership.
