Kidnapping at Mall of America transit station: Press conference
Three people have been arrested after they were allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a woman at the Metro Transit Mall of America Station on June 12, Bloomington police said.
Three people have been arrested after they were allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a woman at the Metro Transit Mall of America Station on June 12, Bloomington police said.
Metro Transit PD chief talks safety
New Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III spoke with Leah Beno about what's he's doing to take on crime on public transportation in the Twin Cities.
New Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III spoke with Leah Beno about what's he's doing to take on crime on public transportation in the Twin Cities.
Vehicle crashes into Minneapolis bus shelter
A witness whose vehicle was involved in the crash told FOX 9 she was turning from southbound Penn Avenue North onto eastbound Highway 55 but didn't see the police chase coming from the west and the drivers involved in the chase collided with her.
A witness whose vehicle was involved in the crash told FOX 9 she was turning from southbound Penn Avenue North onto eastbound Highway 55 but didn't see the police chase coming from the west and the drivers involved in the chase collided with her.
Crash into Minneapolis bus stop: Aerials
A crash at a Minneapolis bus stop on Monday afternoon left multiple vehicles wrecked near Highway 55 and Penn Avenue North. Photos and video from the scene show a mangled Metro Transit bus stop and damaged vehicles.
A crash at a Minneapolis bus stop on Monday afternoon left multiple vehicles wrecked near Highway 55 and Penn Avenue North. Photos and video from the scene show a mangled Metro Transit bus stop and damaged vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brian Funk with Metro Transit speaks with FOX 9 to explain what led to the decision to suspend bus service Wednesday morning.
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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.
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."
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."