Ernest Morales out as Metro Transit PD chief
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.
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 III out as Metro Transit PD chief after being placed on leave
Ernest Morales III is no longer the Metro Transit police chief after he was placed on leave last month.
Ernest Morales III is no longer the Metro Transit police chief after he was placed on leave last month.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
One Metro Transit driver not only made sure her passenger got where she was headed, but went the extra step in the process.
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.
A Metro Transit bus driver literally gave the shoes off her feet on Friday to help one of her passengers get comfortable.
Man in critical condition after being shot at a bus shelter in St. Paul
A man is in critical condition after being shot at a bus shelter in St. Paul Saturday afternoon.
A man is in critical condition after being shot at a bus shelter in St. Paul Saturday afternoon.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by light rail train in St. Paul
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a light rail train in St. Paul on Tuesday afternoon.
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a light rail train in St. Paul on Tuesday afternoon.
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage.
A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage.
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.
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.
One person is dead after they were fatally struck in a "tragic accident" by a light rail train in St. Paul on Wednesday.
St. Paul fatal shooting: Man dies after being shot at Green Line station
Metro Transit officials say a man is dead after a shooting at a St. Paul Green Line light rail station on Friday night.
Metro Transit officials say a man is dead after a shooting at a St. Paul Green Line light rail station on Friday night.
Part of Metro Blue Line closed for maintenance, buses replace section
Metro Transit announced the Blue Line light rail will close for scheduled maintenance until Monday, May 13.
Metro Transit announced the Blue Line light rail will close for scheduled maintenance until Monday, May 13.
Metro Transit reducing light rail train cars on weekends
In an effort to reduce unnecessary wear on its light rail cars, Metro Transit has announced it will reduce its capacity from three to two cars on weekends.
In an effort to reduce unnecessary wear on its light rail cars, Metro Transit has announced it will reduce its capacity from three to two cars on weekends.
Man gets life sentence in St. Paul light rail platform killing
The man convicted in a 2022 deadly shooting on a St. Paul light rail train platform, who was arrested after his DNA was found on a facemask, was sentenced to life behind bars this week.
The man convicted in a 2022 deadly shooting on a St. Paul light rail train platform, who was arrested after his DNA was found on a facemask, was sentenced to life behind bars this week.
Person stabbed on light rail in St. Paul, suspect in custody
A person was stabbed while on the light rail in St. Paul Saturday night, according to Metro Transit police.
A person was stabbed while on the light rail in St. Paul Saturday night, according to Metro Transit police.
Metro Transit deploys new agents to address safety concerns on light rail
Metro Transit officials recognize a lot needs to be done to make riders feel safer on the light rail.
Metro Transit officials recognize a lot needs to be done to make riders feel safer on the light rail.
Metro Transit debuts new safety initiative
Metro Transit officials started a new safety initiative for light rails Thursday called Transit Rider Investment Program, or TRIP.
Metro Transit officials started a new safety initiative for light rails Thursday called Transit Rider Investment Program, or TRIP.