Mass transportation is a must in any large city. In the Twin Cities, there are busses, with routes going out in all directions, but, with the exception of one ten-mile line, a railway system is absent. But that’s all about to change.
One light rail line is currently in the final stages of construction. The Northstar Rail will open in late 2009 and will connect Big Lake to Minneapolis, with stops in Fridley, Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Elk River. The Northstar Rail will end in Big Lake, for now. Planners hope to open a line extending to St. Cloud in the future.
The Central Corridor, which links Minneapolis and St. Paul, will also see a new light rail line in the future. The Central Corridor Light Rail is currently in the very beginning of construction and is scheduled to open in 2014. The line will travel through the University of Minnesota campus, down University Ave, and arrive in downtown St. Paul at Union Station.
There is one light rail line already in use within the Twin Cities. The Hiawatha Line was opened in 200? and stretches between downtown Minneapolis’ warehouse district and the Mall of America in Bloomington. This Light Rail line has been rather successful. The line provided ten million rides in 2008, already exceeding the pre-construction estimate for 2020. Now that new lines are being added, supporters hope ridership will increase with the possibility of transferring lines.
With expansion in the eyes of many, the Minnesota legislature and other county commissions are constantly bombarded with proposals for new light rail lines. In the past, there has been talk of a Light Rail line running through Dakota County, but talk never led anywhere. The Southwest Light Rail Transit Line is another proposed light rail line. If passed, it would travel from downtown Minneapolis out to Eden Prairie. Possible routes have been compiled and money has been put forward to help get the line moving. With the city constantly growing, mass transportation will become even more important in the future.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Spring is officially here and spring sports are getting started all over the state. Fields are drying out, golf courses are opening, and the Simley Boys Golf team is looking towards a great season this year.
The teams practice and play at Inver Wood, which officially opened up April 3rd. Tim Swanson ’11 enjoys golfing there, but after playing there everyday it gets repetitive. “I like to play Inver Wood,” he said, “but we play there so often, it gets old after awhile.”
The team had a decent year last year, but is looking to improve. Mr. Johnston is one of two head coaches and has confidence in the young team. “We had a decent year last year and finished 7th in the conference. This year we are looking to improve and make it into the top half.”
Golf is a complicated sport with many rules to follow; a mistake can cost a stroke or even two. In order to avoid breaking rules and gaining penalty strokes, the golfers had to take a 150-question test, and had to pass it in order to be on the team. “We had to pass,” Tim Swanson said, “but Mr. Johnston reviewed some answers that we were unsure of.”Even if the team doesn’t fair too well this year, the future looks bright. Mr. Kaschke is the other head coach and is impressed with the number of golfers out for the team. “We have a great turnout this year.” He said. “We are looking towards a great season this year and a great golf program in the future.”
The teams practice and play at Inver Wood, which officially opened up April 3rd. Tim Swanson ’11 enjoys golfing there, but after playing there everyday it gets repetitive. “I like to play Inver Wood,” he said, “but we play there so often, it gets old after awhile.”
The team had a decent year last year, but is looking to improve. Mr. Johnston is one of two head coaches and has confidence in the young team. “We had a decent year last year and finished 7th in the conference. This year we are looking to improve and make it into the top half.”
Golf is a complicated sport with many rules to follow; a mistake can cost a stroke or even two. In order to avoid breaking rules and gaining penalty strokes, the golfers had to take a 150-question test, and had to pass it in order to be on the team. “We had to pass,” Tim Swanson said, “but Mr. Johnston reviewed some answers that we were unsure of.”Even if the team doesn’t fair too well this year, the future looks bright. Mr. Kaschke is the other head coach and is impressed with the number of golfers out for the team. “We have a great turnout this year.” He said. “We are looking towards a great season this year and a great golf program in the future.”
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Spring is officially here and spring sports are getting started all over the state. Fields are drying out and the golf courses are opening. Here at Simley, the Boys and Girls golf teams are looking towards a great season this year.
The teams practice and play at Inver Wood, which officially opened up April 3rd, and many golfers like to golf there. Tim Swanson ’11 enjoys golfing there, but after playing there everyday it gets repetitive. “I like to play Inver Wood,” he said, “but we play there so often, it gets old after awhile.”
The team finished 7th in conference last year and is looking to improve. Mr. Johnston is one of two head coaches and has confidence in the young team. “We had a decent year last year and finished 7th in the conference. This year we are looking to improve and make it into the top half.”
As you might know, golf is a complicated sport with many rules to follow; mistake could cost you a stroke or even two, and, in golf, every shot counts. The golfers had to take a 150 question test, and had to pass it in order to be on the team.“We had to pass,” Tim said, “but Mr. Johnston reviewed some answers that we were unsure of.”
Even if the team doesn’t fair too well this year, they will have room to improve for the future. Mr. Kaschke is the other head coach and is impressed with the number of golfers out for the team. “We have a great turnout this year.” He said. “We are looking towards a great season this year and a great golf program in the future.”
The teams practice and play at Inver Wood, which officially opened up April 3rd, and many golfers like to golf there. Tim Swanson ’11 enjoys golfing there, but after playing there everyday it gets repetitive. “I like to play Inver Wood,” he said, “but we play there so often, it gets old after awhile.”
The team finished 7th in conference last year and is looking to improve. Mr. Johnston is one of two head coaches and has confidence in the young team. “We had a decent year last year and finished 7th in the conference. This year we are looking to improve and make it into the top half.”
As you might know, golf is a complicated sport with many rules to follow; mistake could cost you a stroke or even two, and, in golf, every shot counts. The golfers had to take a 150 question test, and had to pass it in order to be on the team.“We had to pass,” Tim said, “but Mr. Johnston reviewed some answers that we were unsure of.”
Even if the team doesn’t fair too well this year, they will have room to improve for the future. Mr. Kaschke is the other head coach and is impressed with the number of golfers out for the team. “We have a great turnout this year.” He said. “We are looking towards a great season this year and a great golf program in the future.”
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