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.
Businesses mixed on new Metro Transit line
Metro Transit's new bus rapid transit route is scheduled to debut this weekend, but construction on the project caused hard times for some business owners in south Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Maury Glover checked in to see how they are feeling about the new line, and if they feel the long-term gain was worth the short-term pain.
Metro Transit's new bus rapid transit route is scheduled to debut this weekend, but construction on the project caused hard times for some business owners in south Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Maury Glover checked in to see how they are feeling about the new line, and if they feel the long-term gain was worth the short-term pain.
Blind man rescued from light rail tracks
A legally blind man from West St. Paul is grateful to two Metro Transit police officers who saved him after he got lost and trapped on light rail tracks.
A legally blind man from West St. Paul is grateful to two Metro Transit police officers who saved him after he got lost and trapped on light rail tracks.
Light rail rescue: Metro Transit officers save blind man from train tracks
A legally blind man from West St. Paul is grateful to two Metro Transit police officers who saved him after he got lost and trapped on light rail tracks.
A legally blind man from West St. Paul is grateful to two Metro Transit police officers who saved him after he got lost and trapped on light rail tracks.
Metro Transit settles lawsuit with skateboarder for state max
Metro Transit will pay $500,000 to a skateboarder who was run over by a bus in a south Minneapolis intersection, according to his attorney. The half-million settlement is the maximum allowed on liability claims against governmental entities under state law.
Metro Transit will pay $500,000 to a skateboarder who was run over by a bus in a south Minneapolis intersection, according to his attorney. The half-million settlement is the maximum allowed on liability claims against governmental entities under state law.
Metro Transit settles lawsuit with skateboarder for state max
Metro Transit will pay $500,000 to a skateboarder who was run over by a bus in a south Minneapolis intersection, according to his attorney. The half-million settlement is the maximum allowed on liability claims against governmental entities under state law. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Metro Transit will pay $500,000 to a skateboarder who was run over by a bus in a south Minneapolis intersection, according to his attorney. The half-million settlement is the maximum allowed on liability claims against governmental entities under state law. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Metro Transit increasing uniformed security on light trail trains
Metro Transit officials say uniformed officers will patrol nearly every light rail route starting this weekend.
Metro Transit officials say uniformed officers will patrol nearly every light rail route starting this weekend.
Metro Transit expanding security presence
Metro Transit leadership has announced there will be a “more visible and coordinated official presence on light rail vehicles and stations going into the winter months” in an effort to combat crime and improve rider safety.
Metro Transit leadership has announced there will be a “more visible and coordinated official presence on light rail vehicles and stations going into the winter months” in an effort to combat crime and improve rider safety.
Multi-million dollar Metro Transit negligence verdict reduced because of state law
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.
$4M jury verdict slashed by state law
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.