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."
Charges: Minneapolis man allegedly attacks two with knife on Metro Transit
Jarelle Vaughn, 41, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after two people were injured in a knife attack, one of which required surgery, according to the criminal complaint.
Jarelle Vaughn, 41, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after two people were injured in a knife attack, one of which required surgery, according to the criminal complaint.
Minnesota industries brace for impact as rail worker strike looms
Several rail worker unions have failed to reach a deal with some of the biggest railroad operators in the country, as a strike deadline inches closer.
Several rail worker unions have failed to reach a deal with some of the biggest railroad operators in the country, as a strike deadline inches closer.
How will Southwest LRT make up $534M gap? Met Council chair promises answer soon
Metropolitan Council Chairman Charlie Zelle says he'll know by the end of this year how his agency will make up a $534 million funding gap for Southwest Light Rail.
Metropolitan Council Chairman Charlie Zelle says he'll know by the end of this year how his agency will make up a $534 million funding gap for Southwest Light Rail.
Fewer buses heading to Minnesota State Fair
Fewer buses are heading to the Minnesota State Fair on the weekdays, as SouthWest Transit has cut service to the fair on Monday-Wednesday. This could add to parking woes at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Fewer buses are heading to the Minnesota State Fair on the weekdays, as SouthWest Transit has cut service to the fair on Monday-Wednesday. This could add to parking woes at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Metro Transit Police: A top cop, a laptop, and accusations of racism, sexism
Brooke Blakey's meteoric rise in the Metro Transit Police Department was cut short last year amid accusations she violated department rules on accepting gifts. She believes she was treated unfairly, and racism and sexism both played a role in the investigation.
Brooke Blakey's meteoric rise in the Metro Transit Police Department was cut short last year amid accusations she violated department rules on accepting gifts. She believes she was treated unfairly, and racism and sexism both played a role in the investigation.
Cities seek changes as Blue Line LRT extension moves ahead
As it tries to avoid the cost overruns and delays of the Green Line light rail extension, the north Metro's Blue Line project faces a different challenge: opposition along the route.
As it tries to avoid the cost overruns and delays of the Green Line light rail extension, the north Metro's Blue Line project faces a different challenge: opposition along the route.
Bus driver hurt in crash in Minneapolis
A Metro Transit bus driver was hurt on Sunday after investigators say his bus was hit by another vehicle.
A Metro Transit bus driver was hurt on Sunday after investigators say his bus was hit by another vehicle.
Mother of man convicted in Minneapolis bus shooting says system failed her son
Malcolm Lessley, who was once civilly committed by a judge, shot and killed 51-year-old Tommie McCoy, Jr. while the pair were on board a Metro Transit C-Line bus in downtown Minneapolis nearly two-and-a-half years ago.
Malcolm Lessley, who was once civilly committed by a judge, shot and killed 51-year-old Tommie McCoy, Jr. while the pair were on board a Metro Transit C-Line bus in downtown Minneapolis nearly two-and-a-half years ago.
Minneapolis City Council votes on redesign of Hennepin Avenue
The Minneapolis City Council voted 8-5 Thursday for bus lanes on Hennepin Avenue to be open at all times which will get rid of street parking.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 8-5 Thursday for bus lanes on Hennepin Avenue to be open at all times which will get rid of street parking.
Bicyclist dies after being hit by Metro Transit train in St. Paul
A Green Line train hit and killed a bicyclist Wednesday morning.
A Green Line train hit and killed a bicyclist Wednesday morning.
Portion of Cedar Lake Parkway in Minneapolis closed until spring 2023
Cedar Lake Parkway closed this morning, and will remain closed until next spring.
Cedar Lake Parkway closed this morning, and will remain closed until next spring.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing twice in Minneapolis' Longfellow neighborhood
A motorcyclist is dead after allegedly fleeing a crash with a city bus, then crashing into another vehicle Thursday evening.
A motorcyclist is dead after allegedly fleeing a crash with a city bus, then crashing into another vehicle Thursday evening.
Icy roads lead to multi-vehicle pileup on highway ramp
Traffic camera footage shows a school bus and a Metro Transit bus caught in a multi-vehicle pileup on a slippery entry ramp to Interstate 94 from 5th Street near downtown St. Paul just before 7 a.m. Friday. The Minnesota State Patrol says no one was injured in the five-vehicle crash.
Traffic camera footage shows a school bus and a Metro Transit bus caught in a multi-vehicle pileup on a slippery entry ramp to Interstate 94 from 5th Street near downtown St. Paul just before 7 a.m. Friday. The Minnesota State Patrol says no one was injured in the five-vehicle crash.
Metro Transit changes bus schedules for Minneapolis schools later dismissals
Metro Transit is adjusting some bus schedules to align with new end times at Minneapolis high schools.
Metro Transit is adjusting some bus schedules to align with new end times at Minneapolis high schools.
Southwest Light Rail audit heads to governor's desk
A bill triggering an audit of the troubled Southwest Light Rail project is headed to Gov. Tim Walz's desk after overwhelming support in both the House and Senate this week.
A bill triggering an audit of the troubled Southwest Light Rail project is headed to Gov. Tim Walz's desk after overwhelming support in both the House and Senate this week.
Minnesota Senate votes to audit Southwest Light Rail project
The Minnesota Senate unanimously voted Monday to investigate the troubled Southwest Light Rail project.
The Minnesota Senate unanimously voted Monday to investigate the troubled Southwest Light Rail project.