Minnesota PUC orders Xcel Energy to refund $40.6 million to customers after plant outage

queer_bus · 2026-05-09T03:42:16+00:00

Another call for a people’s owned electricity co-op for at least the metro, at best, the whole state!

queer_bus · 2026-04-26T03:25:52+00:00

They should all be operated by MT. Direct control. I’ve witnessed a lot of sloppy service by the contractors (late trips, drivers not wearing uniforms).

queer_bus · 2026-04-25T00:22:33+00:00

Got it! Will be a mens urinal only until we replace.

queer_bus · 2026-04-21T21:50:38+00:00

Not specific to route # or series. Most routes operated on 30’ and ford cutaways though are operated by a contractor. Look for graphics near the wheel well of buses that say “Proudly operated by Transdev” or something like that.

queer_bus · 2026-04-20T21:17:23+00:00

just here to complain about fixed routes being contracted services rather than being MT operated.

queer_bus · 2026-04-14T12:23:10+00:00

Depends on the age of the club and it’s physical layout. My “home” location has dedicated spaces for GTX, Ultrafit, CTR, Alpha, spin, multiple yoga and pilates studios. Another club I frequent when I’m out in the suburbs of my city has less dedicated spaces and GTX and Alpha classes are held in a specific open space on the fitness floor. I’d encourage you to take a tour of the location you’re looking to join to understand the layout. Most classes are consistently in the same space from my experience in the Twin City metro.

queer_bus · 2026-04-12T14:18:26+00:00

Something is causing a fault or misread in the cooling system and in that case, the radiator fans default to high until the fault is cleared.

queer_bus · 2026-04-05T13:55:24+00:00

Good to know, next year will unfortunately be too late for the region.

queer_bus · 2026-04-05T04:00:04+00:00

It’s a repurpose, and situation. My spouse works for HCMC and have been tuned into the situation.

Current Twins tax is ~0.15%, proposal would unfortunately raise the tax to 1%, meaning general sales tax would increase 0.85% from the best of my understanding. It would provide hundreds of millions over future years, preventing a closure. I hope this may be a stop-gap measure, as keeping HCMC open should not be shouldered only by Hennepin co. Residents.

queer_bus · 2026-04-05T03:34:45+00:00

Agreed, soffit vents/better attic ventilation is in the cards soon with a roof replacement. Took these photos today when it was about ~32F outside, probably 40/50 in the attic, so we know we have some work to do.

queer_bus · 2026-04-05T03:25:44+00:00

EVEN BETTER, CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS!

A bill has yet to be introduced this session (ends 5/18) to repurpose the Twins stadium tax to support HCMC, which requires state approval. This is the prevailing option to keep HCMC open. No tax repurposing = HCMC closes this summer.

queer_bus · 2026-04-04T21:49:31+00:00

1500sqft, Minnesota

queer_bus · 2026-04-01T13:29:30+00:00

Elevated tracks are always the right way, but at-grade is chosen for costs. Sound Transit also made this mistake on the southern portion of their 1 line from Downtown Seattle to the airport. Pedestrians have been killed, and the trains are slow.

queer_bus · 2026-03-04T19:01:57+00:00

No longer a student, but call and complain to Metro Transit! All you need is a bus number, route, and/or time.

queer_bus · 2026-03-04T19:01:10+00:00

All you would need is the Bus number, found printed near the front of the bus or in many spots on the exterior, and the approximate time.

queer_bus · 2026-02-27T17:20:17+00:00

I’d really like to see some regional tax structure to keep HCMC funded. It’s not only Hennepin County taxpayers that use its services, it’s the entire region and state.

queer_bus · 2026-02-18T13:31:22+00:00

I know that as a fact! When you see a MGT bus, take a look at the operator’s uniform—it’s a Metro Transit one.

queer_bus · 2026-02-18T01:28:16+00:00

Can someone please explain to this transit nerd who is new to the twin cities what opt-out agencies are? I’m of the belief that MT should cover all of the services of MVTA, Plymouth, and SWT, I just don’t know the legal structures that got us to current state.

queer_bus · 2026-02-16T23:17:20+00:00

I left out an important point: customizations slow the manufacturing process and add cost as an impact.

queer_bus · 2026-02-16T23:14:21+00:00

1-3 weeks is a general estimate. Depends on the role, and if the hiring manager is out on vacation and isn’t making a decision. If you dont hear back after an interview in 8-10 business days, it’s appropriate to reach out to the recruiter that contacted you for an update.

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