Project director calls project more than 70% complete The Hopkins City Council received an update on the Metro Green Line Extension Project at its May 2 City Council meeting.
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An image of the timeline for the anticipated reopenings of trails in Hopkins.
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A rendering for the new rail support facility located at the Shady Oak station.
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