Late-night train horns are disturbing neighbors in the west metro. A remedy could cost millions.
Freight trains are sounding their horns through nearly two dozen rail crossings in Edina and St. Louis Park that don't meet federal safety standards. Neighbors want the noise to end — but it will…
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