AASHTO Journal - Wed February 14, 2024
President Hails Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin
During a press event at the Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, Wis., President Joe Biden highlighted a $1 billion grant award to the Blatnik Bridge project, which will replace the original structure built in 1961 with a new design that will not only handle higher volumes of motor vehicle and freight traffic but more safely accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians as well....
CEG/Northern Green - Wed February 14, 2024
Northern Green: New Dates, New Venue, New Energy
Northern Green brought together green industry leaders from five states to a new location, Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minn., Jan. 23 to 25. The event is the largest trade show and educational conference in the north-central region dedicated exclusively to green industry professionals....
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota - Wed January 31, 2024
AGCMN Honors Leadership, Safety, Diversity, Projects
At its inaugural AGC Honors event Jan. 16, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota (AGCMN) recognized individuals and companies for outstanding contributions and commitment to Minnesota's commercial construction industry....
Minnesota Equipment - Wed January 31, 2024
Minnesota Equipment Hosts Its 2024 Govt./Commercial Day in Rogers, Minn.
Minnesota Equipment held its 2024 Gov't. / Commercial Day on Jan. 11 at its facility in Rogers, Minn. After several years of absence due to COVID-19 and a building fire last year, the company was finally able to host its open house....
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Wed January 17, 2024
MnDOT Receives Federal Funds to Move Forward With NLX Planning
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced it has received $500,000 in federal funds to advance the planning of the Northern Lights Express (NLX) passenger rail project. The federal grant provides funds to begin preliminary work on the project, which will provide four, round-trip, daily passenger rail trips from Minneapolis to Duluth/Superior....
Office of Governor Walz - Tue January 16, 2024
Gov. Walz Announces $17.4M for Transportation Projects in Minn.
Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced on Jan. 3 $17.4 million for eight construction projects in the Twin Cities Metro and Greater Minnesota to improve transportation infrastructure that supports economic growth....
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota - Tue January 16, 2024
AGCMN Releases 2023-2024 Minnesota Industry Assessment
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota released the 2023-2024 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment results. This valuable tool provides a unique snapshot of the projected Minnesota construction market, construction business challenges and other influences that impact the architect, engineering and construction (AEC) economy....
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. - Fri January 05, 2024
VIDEO: St. Louis County's New Equipment Better Serves Taxpayers
The St. Louis County Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining 3,000 mi. of northern Minnesota roads in its territory. With many of those being rural miles that wind through the Superior National Forest and up to the Canadian border, it's a much larger task than maintenance of well-manicured suburban roadways....
Minnesota National Guard - Tue December 19, 2023
Minnesota National Guard Recognizes MnDOT as Yellow Ribbon Company
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) was recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event at the State Capitol on Dec....
Office of Gov. Tony Evers - Tue December 19, 2023
States Seek Second Federal Grant to Replace Blatnik Bridge
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, announced Dec. 4 their state transportation agencies have requested more than $1 billion in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Bridge Investment Program (BIP) to replace the aging John A....
