
Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance Now the Alliance can sort through the 284 name submissions to identify finalists. Don't hesitate to lobby for your favorite.

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Or, if you want the highlights, check out the release on our site: http://semnrail.typepad.com/southeast_mi nnesota_rail_/2009/12/state-rail-plan-in cludes-highspeed-passenger-study-of-frei ght-rail-for-rochester-.html
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Both high-speed passenger and freight-rail opportunities for Rochester and southern Minnesota were included in the statewide rail plan released by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

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It's here! The draft statewide rail plan. And, it includes both high-speed passenger and freight rail priorities for Rochester and southern Minnesota.
Take a look for yourself: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/planning/rail plan/resources.html.

Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance This year's New Years Baby? The draft statewide rail plan. Should be out by Dec. 31 and your friends at the Alliance will review and summarize for your reading pleasure.

Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance We're well over 260 names now. Get yours in and then enjoy the New Years celebration!
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Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance Post Bulletin rail plan teaser.
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Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance Looks like the draft rail plan will be released next week, so don't put off your holiday festivities just to read the plan!

Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance MnDOT's draft statewide rail plan due out this week. We fully expect that Rochester will be on the map as one of the top priority projects. More to come.

Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance Great event at Fuel last night. Awesome to see so many enthusiastic supporters!

Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance Thanks so much for all of the great name ideas. We have some definite possibilities, but keep 'em coming!
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The dynamics around this issue are changing rapidly. There are new developments at local, state and federal levels on a regular basis. The Alliance's advocacy efforts continue to gain attention and our support is growing.

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Minneapolis mayor and DFL gubernatorial candidate RT Rybak says high-speed rail route must include Rochester. http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/ templates/localnews_story.asp?z=16&a=428 883
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Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance Here are a few names currently in use/being considered for other lines in Minnesota: Northstar Commuter Rail, Hiawatha LRT and Northern Lights Express. What woud you Name the Train? Tell us at www.SEMNRail.org.
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The dynamics around this issue are changing rapidly. There are new developments at local, state and federal levels on a regular basis. The Alliance's advocacy efforts continue to gain attention and our support is growing.

Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance What better to do during a blizzard than to sit inside with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee and think of creative train names?
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Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance Based on today's blizzard, we're surprised to only have one submission for "The Polar Express."

Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance 500 fans! OK, so let's get at least 500 potential name ideas submitted. We have lots of suggestions so far, but would love many, many more.
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The dynamics around this issue are changing rapidly. There are new developments at local, state and federal levels on a regular basis. The Alliance's advocacy efforts continue to gain attention and our support is growing.
















