Growth to sprout with Hastings-Twin Cities rail line

Growth to sprout with Hastings-Twin Cities rail line

When the Red Rock commuter train begins rolling between Hastings and the Twin Cities by the end of the decade, a surge in economic development will be going along for the ride.

At four planned stops — Hastings, Cottage Grove, Newport and in southeastern St. Paul near Battle Creek Park — train stations are expected to spawn a host of retail and residential projects, Washington County Board members were told Tuesday.Read more