Crashes, spinouts and delays: Minnesota deals with Monday snow

From MSP Airport, to Metro Transit and all the roads across southern Minnesota, some snowy conditions lead to delays Monday.

Metro Transit’s violence-prevention plan would take years to implement, docs show

A Metro Transit proposal to hire dozens of fare checkers – a plan aimed at freeing up police to address increasing violence on buses and light rail trains – would take years to implement, according to state documents released Thursday.

Families share anger in court after fatal Metro Transit bus shooting

Two families shared their anger in court Monday after a man opened fire on a Metro Transit bus last week, killing one man and injuring another.

Minneapolis man charged with murder after double shooting on Metro Transit bus

Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a Minneapolis man who officers said shot two people onboard a Metro Transit bus late Thursday night.

Minnesota Democrats announce legislation to decriminalize fare evasion on public transit

Minnesota Democrats say they plan to introduce a bill in the next legislative session that would decriminalize fare evasion on public transportation in the state. 

Man dead after overnight stabbing on light rail train near Mall of America

Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened overnight on a light rail train near the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. 

85 drivers short, Metro Transit hopes to fill positions with 1-day hiring event

Metro Transit is down 85 drivers and it's affecting its routes. It thinks it can fill those positions by offering salaried training after a one-day hiring event.

Elvis impersonator picks up riders for Metro Transit on singer's birthday

A Metro Transit bus driver, who moonlights as an Elvis Presley impersonator, donned his costume on Wednesday as he ran his route on The King's birthday.

Pedestrian struck by light rail in St. Paul sent to hospital

Metro Transit police are investigating after a light rail train struck a pedestrian Friday night, according to Metro Transit spokesman Howie Padilla.

Juveniles charged in violent assaults on light rail train in St. Paul, Minnesota

Three juveniles are charged in several violent assaults that occurred on a light rail train or near one of the stations in St. Paul, Minnesota earlier this month.

75-year-old man assaulted at Chicago-Lake Transit Center dies, suspect now charged with murder

A 75-year-old man, who was punched last week after he allegedly asked people on the bus to lower their voices, has passed away from his injuries, according to the Minneapolis police.

Charges: 75-year-old man severely beaten at Minneapolis bus stop after asking passengers to lower voices

Prosecutors say a 23-year-old Minneapolis man brutally attacked a 75-year-old man at a bus stop in Minneapolis after the victim asked the suspect's friends to lower their voices on the bus.

Minneapolis Police: 75-year-old man suffers 'grave' injuries after assault, 1 arrested

A 75-year-old man suffered "grave" injuries after a verbal dispute spilled off a Metro Transit bus and onto the street Wednesday afternoon, police say. As of Thursday evening, one man has been arrested in connection to the case.

Lawmakers respond to FOX 9 for light rail investigation

A Republican state lawmaker says he will consider a package of reforms to enhance security on Metro Transit, after a FOX 9 Investigators revealed an uptick in violent assaults, thefts, and robberies.

Danger on the line: Assaults up at light rail stations

Violent assaults at Metro Transit light rail stations are up this year with passengers getting punched, stabbed and threatened.