News & Views of Phillips Since 1976
Tuesday February 3rd 2026
New Bus News
from the series Metro Transit
By JOHN CHARLES WILSON
Saturday, March 22 was the start date for Metro Transit service changes in the Phillips Community and throughout the Twin Cities. Changes affecting Phillips are:
- The D Line had schedule adjustments on early morning and late night trips to ease connections in downtown Minneapolis.
- The Route 2 layover, which used to be between Franklin and 22nd on Hennepin, is now located where the bus turns the corner onto Dupont.
- Eastbound weekday trips on Route 9 between 2:30 and 9:30 PM now arrive 3 minutes earlier; westbound trips arriving at Hedberg and Greenbrier at 5:18 and 6:17 PM now end at Louisiana Transit Center instead.
- Route 18 trip times have been adjusted to reflect real travel times.
- Route 21 now has different stops in downtown Saint Paul.
- Route 22 trip times have been adjusted for I-94 construction.
- Route 67 has been extended to Union Depot in downtown Saint Paul. In addition, all Sunday trips will now continue to Franklin and 14th. None will end at Fairview and University. Trip times have been adjusted for all days.
- The real big news is the Gold Line from downtown Saint Paul to Woodbury was also launched on the 22nd.
Measles Vaccines are More Important than Ever Amid New Outbreaks
By IRIS BOROWSKY, MD, PHD and MARY O’DONNELL, DNP, APRN, CNP
Measles is a highly contagious illness that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. This year, over 200 cases have been reported in the U.S., primarily among young children. Of those infected, about 17% have been hospitalized, and two unvaccinated people–a school-aged child and an adult–have died. While Minnesota has not reported any cases so far in 2025, measles could still appear in our community. With outbreaks making headlines, many people have questions about the disease and how to protect themselves.
About measles
Symptoms typically appear 7-14 days after exposure and begin with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. A few days later, a red rash develops, starting on the face and spreading downward. Measles can cause serious complications, especially in children under five, older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Severe cases can lead to pneumonia (lung infection), brain swelling (encephalitis), blindness, coma, or even death.
Preventing measles
Being vaccinated against measles is the best way to prevent getting sick and spreading it to other people.… Read the rest “Measles Vaccines are More Important than Ever Amid New Outbreaks”
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