Tensions are increasing in Hennepin County due to a funding issue. The county has made a request to the Met Council for financial assistance. The request is related to a shortfall for the Blue Line, which is currently $225M. Further details about the situation and the request can be found in the Star Tribune, which has reported on the issue and the resulting tensions in Hennepin County.
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