State officials say construction of Minnesota's largest public works project is within budget. The Legislative Auditor says the cost of the $675 million Hiawatha light rail line from downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America is slightly less than forecast at this point. However, even as the line is being built the state's revenue shortfall threatens expansion of a transit system advocates say the region needs as the population grows. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports:
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