Northern Lights Express could cost $1 billion Paul Lundgren 14 years ago From the Minneapolis Star Tribune: The proposed Northern Lights Express from Minneapolis to Duluth runs into complications after a MnDOT “worst-case” estimate comes in much higher than a more conservative estimate by rail supporters. Recommended Links:Duluth Mail Bag: Safe Streets, TablingDuluth Mail Bag: Lower Taxes, Viewsheds and RoundaboutsState fast-tracks funds for I-35 pedestrian bridge in Lincoln ParkWest Duluth before the Interstate