Community reacts to growing Blue Line extension budget and timeline
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County officials held the first community meeting since the higher budget for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project was announced.
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County officials held the first community meeting since the higher budget for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project was announced.
Community members react to Blue Line Extension update
Community members are reacting to the Metro Transit Blue Line Extension. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Community members are reacting to the Metro Transit Blue Line Extension. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Metro Blue Line trains shutting down June 29–Aug. 19 between Target Field, Mall of America
Major upgrades are coming to Metro Transit’s Blue and Green Lines, and that means riders will need to hop on buses instead of trains for part of the summer.
Major upgrades are coming to Metro Transit’s Blue and Green Lines, and that means riders will need to hop on buses instead of trains for part of the summer.
Blue Line Extension budget jumps to $3.6B
The budget for the controversial Metro Blue Line light rail extension project has jumped by hundreds of millions of dollars. The plan to extend the Blue Line by 13 miles, connecting Target Field to Brooklyn Park, is now estimated to cost nearly $3.6 billion.
The budget for the controversial Metro Blue Line light rail extension project has jumped by hundreds of millions of dollars. The plan to extend the Blue Line by 13 miles, connecting Target Field to Brooklyn Park, is now estimated to cost nearly $3.6 billion.
Blue Line light rail extension now estimated to cost over $3.5 billion
An extension to the Twin Cities' light rail system known as the Blue Line has an estimated cost that has now jumped to $3.58 billion as debate continues over whether to move forward or consider a cheaper bus rapid transit alternative.
An extension to the Twin Cities' light rail system known as the Blue Line has an estimated cost that has now jumped to $3.58 billion as debate continues over whether to move forward or consider a cheaper bus rapid transit alternative.
Metro Transit ridership rises as Minnesota gas prices climb
Metro Transit is seeing more people riding buses and trains as gas prices climb, with four straight months of growth this spring.
Metro Transit is seeing more people riding buses and trains as gas prices climb, with four straight months of growth this spring.
Metro Transit ridership increases as gas prices rise
Metro Transit bus ridership is up as gas prices rise. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Metro Transit bus ridership is up as gas prices rise. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
6 months in: Minneapolis E-Line nearly twice the riders Metro Transit expected
Metro Transit’s E-Line is marking six months on the road, and business owners are weighing in on the changes it has brought to their neighborhoods.
Metro Transit’s E-Line is marking six months on the road, and business owners are weighing in on the changes it has brought to their neighborhoods.
Mpls business owners react to new Metro Transit line
Minneapolis business owners at 50th and France react to the new Metro Transit E Line. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.
Minneapolis business owners at 50th and France react to the new Metro Transit E Line. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.
GOP lawmakers liken Blue Line extension project to Rondo neighborhood disruption
Republican lawmakers compared a project to extend the Blue Line light rail from downtown Minneapolis into Brooklyn Park to the I-94 project that ripped apart the predominately Black Rondo neighborhood in the 1950s.
Republican lawmakers compared a project to extend the Blue Line light rail from downtown Minneapolis into Brooklyn Park to the I-94 project that ripped apart the predominately Black Rondo neighborhood in the 1950s.
Lawmakers, community members oppose Blue Line extension
Republican lawmakers and local community leaders gathered to voice their opposition to the proposed Blue Line light rail extension. The current project aims to build a light rail train from Target Field through Brooklyn Park , cutting directly through a predominantly Black business district on West Broadway in North Minneapolis. Critics argue the increasingly expensive project will disrupt the community , eliminate essential parking , and displace hundreds of homes and minority-owned businesses.
Republican lawmakers and local community leaders gathered to voice their opposition to the proposed Blue Line light rail extension. The current project aims to build a light rail train from Target Field through Brooklyn Park , cutting directly through a predominantly Black business district on West Broadway in North Minneapolis. Critics argue the increasingly expensive project will disrupt the community , eliminate essential parking , and displace hundreds of homes and minority-owned businesses.
Metro Transit ridership decreases in Minnesota
New numbers from Minnesota’s Metro Transit shows a decrease in ridership throughout 2025, despite an increased investment in passenger safety. FOX 9’s Good Day offers a breakdown on the latest stats.
New numbers from Minnesota’s Metro Transit shows a decrease in ridership throughout 2025, despite an increased investment in passenger safety. FOX 9’s Good Day offers a breakdown on the latest stats.
Metro Transit Police Chief: Dotseth appointed after interim period
After an 18-month interim period in the position, Joe Dotseth has been appointed as the permanent chief of police for the Metro Transit Police Department.
After an 18-month interim period in the position, Joe Dotseth has been appointed as the permanent chief of police for the Metro Transit Police Department.
Northstar Commuter Rail service comes to an end
Sunday, Jan. 4, marks the last day of service for the Northstar Commuter Rail.
Sunday, Jan. 4, marks the last day of service for the Northstar Commuter Rail.
Metro Transit shooting suspect search
A shooting onboard a Metro Transit bus in north Minneapolis on Friday put three people in the hospital while authorities still search for a suspect. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest details.
A shooting onboard a Metro Transit bus in north Minneapolis on Friday put three people in the hospital while authorities still search for a suspect. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest details.
Shooting on Metro Transit bus leaves 3 injured, police searching for suspect
A shooting onboard a Metro Transit bus in north Minneapolis on Friday put three people in the hospital while authorities still search for a suspect.
A shooting onboard a Metro Transit bus in north Minneapolis on Friday put three people in the hospital while authorities still search for a suspect.
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Metro E Line opens, local leaders celebrate [Full]
Elected officials and Metro Transit leaders are celebrating the debut of the Metro Transit E Line that will now serve a 13-mile route from Southdale to the University of Minnesota.
Elected officials and Metro Transit leaders are celebrating the debut of the Metro Transit E Line that will now serve a 13-mile route from Southdale to the University of Minnesota.
Metro E Line opens in Minneapolis
Local leaders celebrated the opening of the new Metro E Line at Minneapolis College.
Local leaders celebrated the opening of the new Metro E Line at Minneapolis College.
St. Paul school bus vs. light rail crash leaves 1 child hospitalized for minor injuries
A crash involving a school bus and a light rail train in St. Paul sent one student to the hospital with minor injuries.
A crash involving a school bus and a light rail train in St. Paul sent one student to the hospital with minor injuries.
South Minneapolis business owners cautiously optimistic about new E-line
Metro Transit’s new bus Rapid Transit route is scheduled to debut this weekend, but construction has caused some tough times for businesses in south Minneapolis.
Metro Transit’s new bus Rapid Transit route is scheduled to debut this weekend, but construction has caused some tough times for businesses in south Minneapolis.