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Federal Court Allows Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota Railroad Crossing Law to Proceed

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BNSF Railway Co. filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court challenging Minnesota’s state law that prohibits trains from blocking public road crossings for more than 10 minutes. The lawsuit names Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the City of Wadena as defendants. U.S. District Judge Donovan W. Frank denied motions to dismiss the case, allowing the federal case to move forward.

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Why it matters

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The legal challenge questions the supremacy of state law over federal regulations regarding railroad operations and public road access. The dispute follows incidents in Wadena where police issued citations to BNSF Railway Co. for prolonged blockages.

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Who's involved

  • Keith EllisonMinnesota Attorney General, named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
  • WadenaCity in Wadena County, Minnesota, named as a defendant in the lawsuit.

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  • WadenaSpeculative

    The City of Wadena might face uninsured legal costs related to the federal lawsuit challenging local law.

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  1. Ellison's election competition against Schutz is noted as he serves as AG.1 source
  2. Ellison faces Schutz in elections and files lawsuit against Juul.1 source
  3. Keith Ellison officially serves as Minnesota's Attorney General.1 source

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