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NorthstarLink bus service from St. Cloud to cease; NorthStar rail to convert to bus in January 2026
Summary
Sherburne County staff said the NorthStar rail service will transition to bus on Jan. 5, 2026, and that NorthStarLink bus operations from St. Cloud will cease Jan. 2, 2026; the county noted limited funding and operational constraints and encouraged local advocacy for continued service.
Sherburne County staff briefed commissioners on the planned transition of NorthStar regional transit: county officials said NorthStar commuter rail service will transition to bus operations on Jan. 5, 2026, and that the NorthStarLink bus service operating from St. Cloud will cease on Jan. 2, 2026. County staff described the change as driven by equipment age and funding constraints.
County staff said NorthStarLink…
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