MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Commuters from the northwestern Twin Cities suburbs and beyond begin riding the Northstar commuter rail line on Monday.

The 40-mile line runs from Big Lake to Minneapolis, with stops in Elk River, Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley.

Most of the service goes into the city in the morning and back out in the evening, but there is also a daily round trip for reverse commuters and weekend runs in both directions. Weekday round-trip fares range from $6.50 to $14.

Northstar riders can transfer to light-rail and buses in Minneapolis, where the train stops next to Target Field, the new Twins ballpark. St. Cloud commuters can take buses from a park-and-ride lot to the Northstar station in Big Lake.