State rules former Metro Transit captain was discriminated against, lawsuit now pending

A lawsuit has been filed against the Metropolitan Council, which accuses the council of, through the actions of former Metro Transit Chief of Police Eddie Frizell, discriminating against two former Metro Transit police officers due to their race. 

Driver hurt after vehicle collides with light rail train in St. Paul

A driver is expected to survive after being injured when police say a vehicle turned into the path of a light rail train in St. Paul on Sunday evening.

Metro Transit not offering free rides on New Year’s Eve, rideshares offer discounts

Metro Transit is not offering free rides for New Year’s Eve this year, but some rideshare apps are providing discounts in an effort to help people get home safely after celebrating the New Year. 

St. Paul light rail shooting leaves 1 man dead

A man is dead after being shot on the Green Line light rail train in St. Paul Friday night. 

Metro Transit considers reducing fares 2025

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council heard a proposal to lower fares on Metro Transit buses and light rail trains in an effort to attract more riders. 

Metro Transit LRT running again after tech issue stalls trains

Light rail trains in the Twin Cities aren't running on Monday due to a “tech issue" that has left trains stuck in place.

Metro Transit police chief leaves under dark cloud

A month after the Metro Transit police chief was placed on leave, he’s off the job. Ernest Morales ended up serving only about a year and a half as chief, and he leaves under a dark cloud.

Ernest Morales out as Metro Transit PD chief
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A month after the Metro Transit police chief was placed on leave, he?s off the job. Ernest Morales ended up serving only about a year and a half as chief, and he leaves under a dark cloud.

Blue Line Extension faces votes from Minneapolis, Crystal, Brooklyn Park

A controversial light rail extension is moving forward in the approval process, despite major pushback from many in the community it would impact.

Mpls community weighs in on light rail extension
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Minneapolis community members speak out at a city council meeting, many against the light rail train Blue Line extension. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the latest.

Metro Transit increasing light rail, bus service starting Saturday

Metro Transit is taking extra steps to ensure safe and dependable transit services for several upcoming events in the Twin Cities and is making new changes to light rail and bus services starting on Saturday.

Metro Transit: Police Chief Ernesto Morales currently on leave

An official spokesperson for the Metropolitan Council would not provide a reason for the leave of absence nor an estimation for how long it is expected to last.

Bus driver gives passenger shoes off her feet
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One Metro Transit driver not only made sure her passenger got where she was headed, but went the extra step in the process.

Metro Transit driver gives passenger shoes off her feet

A Metro Transit bus driver literally gave the shoes off her feet on Friday to help one of her passengers get comfortable.

Metro Transit chief blames drug dealers after shooting outside Lake Street LRT station

The Metro Transit police chief minced no words on Monday, blaming "consistently loitering" drug dealers after a man was shot in broad daylight outside the Lake Street light rail station in Minneapolis on Monday.

Light rail strikes cyclist, 1 person dead in St. Paul crash

One person is dead after they were fatally struck in a "tragic accident" by a light rail train in St. Paul on Wednesday.