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Final testing is underway for Metro Transit's Green Line extension, but the agency now faces the challenge of convincing suburban riders to use it. Nick Halter from Axios Twin Cities joins FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the factors impacting riders.

Expect a warmer start Tuesday, followed by slightly cooler and windy conditions later in the day. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

Minnesota Wild center Michael McCarron called Josh Manson of the Colorado Avalanche a dirty player after Game 4 Monday night. Manson was assessed a four-minute double minor in the first period after hitting McCarron with the butt end of his stick. McCarron, Jesper Wallstedt, Matt Boldy and Nico Sturm spoke from the locker room after Monday's loss. The Wild trails the best-of-seven series 3-1, and they face elimination at Denver Wednesday night.

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes speaks with reporters after a 5-2 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals Monday night at Grand Casino Arena. The Wild trails the best-of-seven series 3-1, and faces elimination Wednesday night in Denver.

Voters will head to the polls in Champlin on Tuesday for a special election to pick their next city council member. The race is getting an unusual amount of attention, with accusations of harassment, death threats and a fight over Facebook pages. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

The Minneapolis Police Department is considering joining a small, but growing trend in Minnesota. On Wednesday, city staff will present a drones as first responders pilot program to the public health, safety and equity committee. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.

The Richfield Police Department on Monday released body camera footage from multiple angles of the officer-involved shooting that killed Desaver Brian Hollis. Police were responding to reports of a car prowler. Footage shows Hollis pulling a gun on officers, and shots were fired. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.

Months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's chief economic policy, reimbursement checks are being issued to businesses. The Trump administration and Customs and Border Protection are starting to issue $127 billion, plus interest, in tariff refunds.

Lawmakers at the Capitol are racing to pass new protections and relief policies in response to Operation Metro Surge as the legislative session nears its end. Earlier in the session, the Senate approved $40 million for rental relief and $100 million in loans aimed at helping small businesses recover from the effects of Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Eighteen passengers from the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak have returned to the United States. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, one American has tested positive for the virus, and a second is showing mild symptoms.

With gas prices soaring past four dollars a gallon across the Twin Cities, thieves are finding destructive new ways to steal fuel. Police in Minneapolis and St. Paul are investigating at least 19 combined cases of criminals using power drills to drain gas tanks, often targeting trucks parked on the street in the dark of night.

hile drivers feel the pinch at the pump, thieves are adding to the problem by drilling directly into gas tanks to steal gasoline. St. Paul and Minneapolis police are investigating at least 19 combined cases of criminals targeting vehicles, particularly trucks parked on the street at night.