------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Azure Dynamics received an order from Metro Mobility for nine additional Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric shuttle buses to join the 15 Azure buses already at work in its fleet - Metro Mobility accessed funds from two federal programs to help cover the cost of the fuel-efficient, environmental friendly technology - Metro Mobility cited strong performance of the initial Azure units as the primary reason for the re-order - Metro Mobility is a public transportation service for people with disabilities.

By Laurie Blake, Star Tribune, Minneapolis Jul. 23--Francis Engle's land is on the wrong side of the line that divides urban and rural areas of Minnetrista. The 78-year-old retired scientist had planned to divide his 20 acres at 5902 Sunnyfield Road E.

By Ellen Tomson, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Jun. 14--If you anticipate sitting in traffic anytime soon, take a look at the passenger seats in your car or pickup truck. Are they empty? The answer in Minnesota: most likely.

By Frederick Melo and Jennifer Bjorhus, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Feb. 6--It's all about the parks. Faced with rising land costs and not enough money to buy parklands, the Metropolitan Council is launching a new fund-raising foundation.

By Meggen Lindsay, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Dec. 8--Metro Transit has more bus and rail passengers on board this year but may run out of the money needed to move them from point A to point B.