Teen takes plea deal in violent assault of trans woman at Minneapolis LRT station
One of two men charged with violently attacking a trans woman at a light rail train station in Minneapolis has accepted a plea deal.
Man wounded by gunfire at Lake Street-Midtown station in Minneapolis
A man was critically wounded by gunfire at the Lake Street/Midtown station in Minneapolis Saturday night, leading a City Council member to call for authorities to do more to address growing and persistent safety concerns on public transportation in the Twin Cities.
Funding for Metro Transit Gold Line announced
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has officially approved nearly half the funding needed to build the $505 million METRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project - a 10-mile bus rapid transit route that will travel between Lowertown in Saint Paul and Woodlane Station in Woodbury.
Former sheriff Dave Hutchinson fired by Metro Transit PD
Embattled former Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson has been fired by Metro Transit after an internal investigation, just two months after he was reinstated under a state law.
Video: Minneapolis light rail train strikes car; 7 hurt, 1 in critical condition
Two people were hurt when the car they were in was struck by a light rail train in Minneapolis. Five people on the train were also injured.
Car hit by light rail train in Minneapolis; 7 hurt
One person is in critical condition and six others were hurt when a car was struck by a light rail train in Minneapolis Monday night. Metro Transit Police say the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. when the car traveling westbound on Portland Avenue was hit by both a southbound and northbound train traveling on South Fifth Street. The vehicle became sandwiched between the two trains.
Metro Transit light rail train crashes into car [RAW]
One person is in critical condition and six others were hurt when a car was struck by a light rail train in Minneapolis Monday night. Metro Transit Police say the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. when the car traveling westbound on Portland Avenue was hit by both a southbound and northbound train traveling on South Fifth Street. The vehicle became sandwiched between the two trains.
Southwest LRT: Met Council hasn't held contractors accountable, been transparent to public
The Met Council overseeing the Southwest light rail project hasn't held contractors responsible for both cost overages and schedule delays, or been fully transparent with the public, a new report says. "We don’t have the money to stop, and we don’t have the money to go forward," audit project manager David Kirchner said Wednesday.
Uptown indoor transit hub closing temporarily amid public safety concerns
A busy transit center along Hennepin Avenue in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis will close its indoor waiting area temporarily due to challenges involved with “property damage, litter, and other unwanted behaviors."
Busy day at Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday
It's a busy day at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday, with Gov. Tim Walz slated to sign a driver's licenses for all bill. There will be committee hearings on various topics, including a hearing on the Sanford-Fairview merger and a Metro Transit safety bill.
Minnesota House discusses plan to improve Metro Transit safety
State lawmakers are discussing ways to make the Metro Transit's light rail safer following a spike in crime.
Trans woman violently assaulted at Minneapolis LRT station
Two men have been charged after police say they were involved with the violent assault of a trans woman at a Minneapolis light rail train station on Monday. Twenty-three-year-old Kevin York Jr. and 19-year-old Keaten Morris are charged with aggravated robbery and assault for the bloody attack Monday morning at the Lake Street light rail train station.
How did Dave Hutchinson get his job back?
Disgraced Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson has been rehired to his old position due to a loophole in Minnesota statute allowing elected officials to return. FOX 9’s Theo Keith examined the roots of the law to learn exactly where it came from.
Metro Transit explains decision to pull buses from icy roadways
Brian Funk with Metro Transit speaks with FOX 9 to explain what led to the decision to suspend bus service Wednesday morning.
Twin Cities icy road conditions [8:30 a.m. update]
FOX 9's Kendall Mark takes a look at road conditions at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Freezing rain overnight led to icy roads for the morning commute.
Former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson reinstated at Metro Transit PD
Under state law, Hutchinson had the opportunity to get his old job back with Metro Transit. Sources within Metro Transit Police tell FOX 9's Tom Lyden they "are furious we had to hire him."
Charges: Minneapolis man allegedly attacks two with knife on Metro Transit
Jarelle Vaughn, 41, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after two people were injured in a knife attack, one of which required surgery, according to the criminal complaint.
Minnesota industries brace for impact as rail worker strike looms
Several rail worker unions have failed to reach a deal with some of the biggest railroad operators in the country, as a strike deadline inches closer.
How will Southwest LRT make up $534M gap? Met Council chair promises answer soon
Metropolitan Council Chairman Charlie Zelle says he'll know by the end of this year how his agency will make up a $534 million funding gap for Southwest Light Rail.
Fewer buses heading to Minnesota State Fair
Fewer buses are heading to the Minnesota State Fair on the weekdays, as SouthWest Transit has cut service to the fair on Monday-Wednesday. This could add to parking woes at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.