INTRO: A federal judge has handed Minnesota's light-rail line, that will run through Minneapolis, a victory over Excel Energy. The energy company had sued to keep from having to pay to move their utility lines which is estimated to cost abou 18 million dollars. U-S District Judge John Tunheim ordered the cmpany to relocate their lines downtown. Excel said they had an agreement in place with the city that called for advance payment for relocations as a result of state projects like light-rail. Joining us on the line is Elwyn Tinklenberg, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. -- What did the ruling say ? -- What was the law that he ruled under? -- Why should the utility have to move the lines? -- Who will end up paying for it? Why should the utility pay? -- Do you expect an appeal? -- Will the costs just be passed on to consumers? -- What ramificatyions are there for the phone company Qwest?