MN Senate unanimously passes hefty transportation funding bill
Pioneer Press - June 23, 2021 Minnesota’s summer road construction season appears on track to proceed as scheduled after the state House...
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- Apr 23, 2021
Twin Cities Virtual Town Forum shows the benefits of the TCMC Second Train
On Thursday, April 22, more than 35 attendees took part in the virtual town forum “TCMC Second Train - What’s in it for the Twin Cities”...
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- Apr 21, 2021
Amtrak Expansion Gains Support
KMALand.com April 19, 2021 Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway as well as the mayors of Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis are...
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- Apr 13, 2021
Winona Council expresses unanimous support for second daily train
Winona Daily News - April 8, 2021 The Winona City Council has unanimously expressed its approval for the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago...
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- Apr 13, 2021
Biden plan could boost Amtrak potential to Chicago, Duluth
Star Tribune - April 10, 2021 When Cass Casarez visits family in Wisconsin, the trip involves either hitching a ride, taking an Amtrak...
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- Apr 6, 2021
Public comment sought on Twin Cities-Chicago rail
Hometown Focus - April 2, 2021 The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)...
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- Apr 6, 2021
Plans for Second Passenger Rail Line From Chicago to Twin Cities Chugging Along
Wisconsin Public Radio - March 31, 2021 A proposal to add a second daily round-trip passenger train from the Twin Cities to Chicago, by...
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- Apr 1, 2021
New Amtrak train route could link Chicago and the Twin Cities via Milwaukee with daily round trips
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - March 31, 2021 A second daily round-trip passenger train on the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail corridor...
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- Apr 1, 2021
Second Amtrak train: Waiting on MN
Winona Post - March 31, 2021 Could this be the year? Passenger rail advocates have been trying for years to get funding to double...
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- Mar 30, 2021
DOT looking for insight on second train through Columbus, Dells and Portage
Portage Daily Register - March 29, 2021 Three states are working to add a second round-trip train from Minneapolis to Chicago. This...
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- Mar 26, 2021
Opinion: Let's Go! With a 2nd Train to Chicago
Sierra Club North Star Chapter - March 22, 2021 It is crunch time for a proposed second daily train between the Twin Cities and Chicago....
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- Mar 24, 2021
Great attendance at TCMC Second Train Winona Virtual Town Forum
On Tuesday, March 23, more than 65 attendees took part in the virtual town forum “TCMC Second Train - What’s in it for Winona” co-hosted...
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- Mar 22, 2021
Comments sought on rail project to add second daily Twin Cities-Chicago round-trip through La Crosse
WKBT - March 19, 2021 The Wisconsin and Minnesota transportation departments are seeking public input on a proposal to add a second daily...
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- Mar 18, 2021
Red Wing expects benefits from second train to Chicago
Rivertowns.net - March 16, 2021 Frequent freight rail service in Red Wing supports the city’s economy and builds opportunities for...
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- Mar 16, 2021
La Crescent Council supports increased passenger railway project
La Crosse Tribune - March 15, 2021 A long-discussed second railway line may be in the area’s future. At last week’s meeting, the La...
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- Mar 16, 2021
Senator Miller authors bill to fund Minnesota's share of rail infrastructure upgrades in Winona and
MNSRC - March 15, 2021 Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has introduced a bipartisan bill that would fund the state’s share of a...
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- Mar 15, 2021
Rail advocates make case for second Twin Cities-Chicago passenger train
Post Bulletin - March 15, 2021 Rail advocates met online Thursday to talk about a proposed second Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago passenger...
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- Mar 12, 2021
Great Attendance at TCMC Second Train Red Wing Virtual Town Forum
On Thursday, March 11, more than 50 attendees took part in the virtual town forum “TCMC Second Train - What’s in it for Red Wing”...
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- Mar 12, 2021
2nd daily Amtrak train proposed between Twin Cities and Chicago
KTSP - March 11, 2021 A second Amtrak train could be running between the Twin Cities and Chicago. The Great River Rail Commission is...
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- Mar 11, 2021
Southeast Minnesotans could have another option to get to Chicago
KTTC - March 11, 2021 As many Americans await the chance to travel once again, southeast Minnesota could have another option to get to...
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