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Monthly Archives: January 2016

Minnesotans Weigh In On Light Rail Safety

With the third light rail death in the past month occurring earlier this week, Alpha News asks Minnesotans if they think the light rail...

Teen Sentenced in SPPS Central High School Teacher Assault

Teen accused of assaulting St. Paul Public Schools Central High School teacher sentenced to 90 days probation.

A Final Look at the SD35 Candidates: Abeler, Aplikowski Share Their Thoughts Before Next...

With less than a week until voters go to the polls for the Republican Primary, Alpha News takes a final look at the two candidates.

Another tragic death 5 years after audit found Minnesota’s light rail safety subpar

A third fatality caused by a Twin Cities light rail in less than a month train raises questions about whether the politics of light rail transit is being prioritized ahead of public safety.

Judge Denies ISD #833’s Motions for Dismissal in $96 Million Bond Election Contest

UPDATED: $96 Million Bond election contest back in court Monday, Jan. 4, 2016: Judge will heard arguments on ballots on January 4, 2016, and will have the decision to the parties by the end of the week.