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Streetcar Desire Heats Up
It's been nearly six years since I last posted about Minneapolis' plans for a streetcar revival, but except for a short park ride at Lake Calhoun, no trolleys are clanging in the Mill City. These things take time. A century ago, Twin Cities newspapers heralded the imminent construction of a subway line between St. Paul and Minneapolis. Obviously, that didn't happen. Next year, finally, the Metropolitan Council's Central Corridor light rail project will link the downtowns with trains running above ground. Meanwhile, both core cities seem to be getting serious about establishing modern streetcar service in selected locations. With tax-increment-style…
VIDEO: Solar Power Turns the Propellers
Every spring the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society hosts the Solar Boat Regatta in Saint Paul, where Minnesota high school students put their designs to the test and race solar-powered boats on Lake Phalen. Over weeks and months, students learn the principles of design, applications of renewable energy, and the importance of teamwork. As Nick Rice, science teacher and coach for City Academy, says, it's all about experiential learning outside the classroom to inspiring excitement for engineering in the next generation. Check out City Academy's team website to see students constructing the boats.
