Metro E Line opens in Minneapolis

Metro Transit E Line. (FOX 9)

Local leaders are celebrating the opening of the new Metro E Line at Minneapolis College. 

The E Line runs along France, Hennepin and University Avenues, connecting Southdale, downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. 

Officials say the project utilized $12 million in federal funding and as well as state funding along with Metropolitan Council investments. 

FOX 9 will have more on this story after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Source: This story uses information shared by MnDOT officials and local legislative leaders.

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