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METRO Blue Line Extension

A planned northwest light rail extension connecting Minneapolis with Brooklyn Park, Crystal and Robbinsdale. Local commitments are needed before the federal funding application.

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A planned northwest light rail extension connecting Minneapolis with Brooklyn Park, Crystal and Robbinsdale. Local commitments are needed before the federal funding application.

Funding context

$224 million — Local funding gap · September 2026

Hennepin County reports a remaining $224 million local funding gap as of September 2026. The county says local funding must be committed before applying for $752 million in federal support. This is a documented public funding need, not an advertised private capital raise.

Official source: Hennepin County ↗

Reviewed October 3, 2026. This profile describes public funding or partnership context and does not establish an open private capital raise. Confirm current status directly with the project organization.

Financing profile

Funding categories
Federal Funding
Grants
Municipal Finance
Infrastructure sectors
Rail & Transit
Geographic markets
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Currency
USD
Project stage
Design / funding development
Financing structures
Grants
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