Minneapolis Blue Line Shutdown Starts Monday

Minneapolis Blue Line Shutdown Starts Monday is drawing attention now. Here’s what changed today, why it matters, and what to watch — pulled from startribune.com and other verified sources.
Metro Transit buses will fill in for trains until Oct. 4; riders should plan for longer trips.
Blue Line to shut down for 12 days to kick off major maintenance work.
Full-day rain compresses the schedule, tweaks recovery windows, and can slow court speed after drying — small variables that add up late in a tournament.
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- Blue Line to shut down for 12 days to kick off major maintenance work.
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- Published: Roy Barkhnane • Sep 21, 2025 08:00 AM EDT
- Source mix: startribune.com