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Metro Transit Blames Vandals For Widespread Heater Outages

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It was a cold ride home Friday for many people using public transportation -- and not just because of the weather.

Metro Transit officials say several hundred heaters were not working Friday because of vandalism.

Light Rail Station
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The heaters are attached to the roofs of light rail stations and bus shelters, keeping passengers warm as they wait for their rides.

Officials have not given a timeframe for repairing the damaged heaters.

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