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Metro Bus Executive Director Finalists in Town Today

Lee Voss — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:01:31 +0000

The executive director finalists for Metro Bus are meeting staff and undergoing interviews in St. Cloud.

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Metro Bus Announces Executive Director Finalists

Lee Voss — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:45:51 +0000

Metro Bus has announced its list of three finalists for its next Executive Director.

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Metro Bus Offers Free Summer Rides For Kids

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:23:24 +0000

St. Cloud Metro Bus is again offering free summer youth passes for kids 17 and younger.

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Metro Bus Executive Director Search Taking Shape

Lee Voss — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:44:04 +0000

The search process for a new Executive Director at Metro Bus continues.

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Leaders Come Together to Address Transportation Concerns [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:16:49 +0000

A roundtable discussion tackled the topics of transportation issues facing the St. Cloud community.

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Metro Bus Changing Sartell Route to Accommodate Construction

Lee Voss — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:06:00 +0000

Metro Bus is changing its Sartell bus route to accommodate a major route construction project at the intersection of Highway 15 and Stearns County Road 120.

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Sauk Rapids Mayor on Administrative Leave After DWI Arrest

Lee Voss — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:40:28 +0000

The mayor of Sauk Rapids has been put on administrative leave from his job as a Metro Bus driver after his arrest for suspicion of DWI Sunday.

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WJON News On Demand – Wednesday, 2/20/13 – Midday

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:59:53 +0000

Here's today's headlines on WJON:
-The list is down to six candidates for the St. Cloud superintendent position
-Metro Bus to start using compressed natural gas
-St. Cloud near record snowfall totals for February
-Safety officials are cautioning safe driving

WJON News
On The Air. Online. On Charter Channel 20. On Demand.

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Metro Bus Moves to Transition to Compressed Natural Gas Buses

Lee Voss — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:01:19 +0000

Starting next year, you'll start seeing Metro Buses that are powered by compressed natural gas.

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Northstar Link Ridership Grew in 2012

Lee Voss — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:37:48 +0000

Northstar Link ridership was up in 2012 compared to 2011.

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Metro Bus Executive Director to Retire

Lee Voss — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:01:10 +0000

St. Cloud Metro Bus Executive Director David Tripp is retiring this spring.

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Metro Bus Sets Holiday Schedule

Lee Voss — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:01:33 +0000

Metro Bus is announcing fixed route and Dial-A-Ride Service will be ending early on Christmas Eve Day and New Year's Eve Day.

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Second Annual Fill the Flyer Food Drive Kicks Off Today

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 06:15:59 +0000

The Fill the Flyer holiday food drive is back, and it's traveling through our area beginning on Monday.

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Metro Bus Closed Thursday, Holiday Detour Starts Friday

Jim Maurice — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:05:11 +0000

Metro Bus reminds its riders that they will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) on Thanksgiving Day. Also, from Friday through Christmas Eve they'll operate on their holiday detour schedule near the Crossroads Center, during the middays and on the weekends.

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Dial-A-Ride Service Changing in October

Lee Voss — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:42:31 +0000

There are some changes coming to Metro Bus' Dial-A-Ride service next month. The Board of Commissioners have approved changes which will increase capacity for people with disabilities.

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Metro Bus Gets $3.3-Million to 'Go Green' [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:20:18 +0000

St. Cloud Metro Bus is getting federal money to transition toward Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses.

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New Metro Bus Fares Start October 1st

Jim Maurice — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:44:57 +0000

The Metro Bus Board of Commissioners has approved a fare increase. The new fares will take effect on October 1st. The last fare increase was approved in 2009.

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Metro Bus Considering Fare Increase

Lee Voss — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 05:01:52 +0000

Metro Bus is holding a public hearing tomorrow evening to get feedback on a proposed fare increase. It will be held in the St. Cloud City Council Chambers starting at 6:00 p.m.

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Metro Bus to Hold Input Meetings on Dial-A-Ride

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:01:45 +0000

Metro Bus wants your input on proposed changes to its Dial-A-Ride program. They are holding four public input sessions in the next two weeks to gather feedback.

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Metro Bus Transit Center Re-Opens Monday

Lee Voss — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:01:09 +0000

The St. Cloud Metro Bus Transit Center re-opens Monday after about two months worth of renovations. Operations had been conducted temporarily along the Lady Slipper lot since May 14th when the work began.

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