Tag Archives: Duluth travel
Northern Lights Express Questions Answered
Before, during and after our May 9th meeting with MnDOT regarding the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Train – we were asked many questions. We referred these questions on to the authorities of MnDOT Office of Passenger Rail – who presented great information and answered questions at our meeting. You’ll find the video of the […]
Northern Lights Express News
MnDOT Office of Passenger Rail met at the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) office in Mora on May 9th to discuss questions and present information about the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Train (NLX). Local Leaders were invited to attend in-person or virtually and to submit their questions ahead of the meeting. Greg Mathis; […]
After Almost 2 Decades, A Huge Milestone Achieved!
Tune in to learn more about the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Line and its corridor from Minneapolis to Duluth. On the discussion with Robin, Michelle Thomas and Karen Onan is Jill Brown, Public Information Officer of the Northern Lights Express Alliance. Congratulations are in Order! A Milestone Achieved!
Please visit us at the Kanabec County Fair! *July 27th-July 30th*
Please come visit us at the Kanabec County Fair, July 27th – 30th in Mora, MN! You’ll find us in the building marked: “Transportation Building” Meet Michelle Thomas and Karen Onan along with our region’s transportation providers! Please stay and take our quick 7 question survey help us to understand the possibility of a need […]
Interview with Terri Huro – inspiring artist, avid bike rider and Mayor of Quamba
Great discussion with Robin, Terri and Karen about Terri’s outlook on the future, her goals for the region and ideas for transportation – which includes her favorite form of transportation – bicycling! Also referred to as Micromobility. How can we move ahead with a connected trail system? An inspiring conversation with an inspirational woman. Also […]
Interview with Jill Brown of the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Alliance
Ride in comfort, enjoying the view as you pass through east central MN and the Arrowhead region on your way up to Duluth to see a concert, the Big Ships, or stroll Canal Park for some shopping and eating. Starting in Minneapolis with stops in Cambridge and Hinckley, four round trips per day – […]
Robin Riley and Karen Onan discuss rural Minnesota’s Need for Ride Sharing and Volunteer Drivers
Rural living sometimes means creative transportation. When it’s needed, it’s imperative that something is available. Volunteer Drivers are vital. Volunteer Driver programs are a necessary tool in the toolbox of transportation. Being a volunteer means it’s your schedule, your choice, you are contributing to your community and making it a better place for those who […]
Providers’ Directories – An Update…
We would love to share a statewide transportation directory, but for now we have a directory of directories for each region’s transportation services. Below are two links that can provide information, for your travel needs. Ultimately, the plan is to have an overall state map that will easily assist you in building your route. For […]
RECAP of Robin and Karen’s Transportation Interviews
Please tune in to hear what you may have missed! Robin and Karen will talk about what content we’ve covered, who we’ve interviewed so far, and where you can find further information. Here’s a friendly little review for you!