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Funding finalized for Northern Lights Express, moves to Governor’s desk

May 23, 2023 08:25AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Economic benefits to come after NLX (Northern News Now)

By Hayley Raatsi - Northern News Now - May 23, 2023

A passenger train connecting Duluth to the Twin Cities officially has the thumbs up from the state.

The transportation omnibus bill finalized $194 million for the Northern Lights Express (NLX) over the weekend.

According to MnDOT, the NLX will cost around $544 million.


To read the full story, visit the Northern News Now site here. 

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