Commissioner urges Steele County to back expanded passenger rail planning
A regional rail support group is asking counties to renew backing for a proposed north–south passenger rail line; Commissioner Krueger recommended Steele County send a letter to MnDOT seeking Phase 1 designation for Twin Cities–Albert Lea and Twin Cities–Mankato corridors, noting a federal $66 billion appropriation for rail infrastructure.
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Commissioner Krueger reported that a regional rail support group has renewed efforts to secure MnDOT funding for expanding passenger rail through southern Minnesota and requested affected counties re‑affirm support for new corridor designations.
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