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County officials say Northstar extension uncertain as legislature alters regional transit sales tax allocation
Summary
Sherburne County staff told commissioners the future of Northstar service and regional transit funding is uncertain after the Met Council signaled a reconsideration of extensions and the state legislature altered a sales‑tax allocation used for county road and bridge projects.
County administration told commissioners that the status of Northstar commuter rail and local bus connections is unsettled while the Met Council and other regional entities reconsider service plans.
Staff reported that Metrobus (St. Cloud) told the county it lacks drivers, buses and financial resources to continue service as previously provided to Big…
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