Metro Transit Gold Line will extend to downtown Minneapolis in 2027
The Metro Gold Line is opening in March 2025 and will now be extended to downtown Minneapolis in 2027. (edited)
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The Metro Gold Line is opening in March 2025 and will now be extended to downtown Minneapolis in 2027. (edited)
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Ernest Morales III is no longer the chief of the Metro Transit Police Department, a spokesperson for the Met Council confirmed on Monday.
From homeless to finding his true calling — a Minnesota man is sharing his story of misfortune and how fate intervened.
Metro Transit light rail operators are hoping you'll take a second to pause and give them a second look this week.
Most ad campaigns are designed to get your attention, but Metro Transit is hoping their latest will get you to pay attention.
Metro Transit light rail operators in the Twin Cities are hoping you'll take a second to pause and give them a second look this week as part of a new campaign focused on safety off the trains.
Community members express concern over Blue Line light rail expansion.
A preliminary plan to expand the Metro Transit blue line from Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park had business owners and residents voicing their concerns at a public hearing Friday afternoon.
Opening day of the fair tends to draw larger crowds.
There's a new tactic to try and get light rail trains back on track. Last year, we showed you footage of people using hard drugs out in the open. Our David Schuman shows us how a former addict is helping tackle this problem.
A light rail train hit and killed someone walking along University Avenue in the Midway neighborhood late this afternoon.
Metro Transit police responded to the crash near the intersection of University Avenue and Syndicate Street North shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Now there are two Green's who will be in charge of the green line, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
New "text-for-safety" feature on Metro Transit buses and trains already sees success as crimes falls by nearly 8%.
The crash occurred at the Capitol/Rice Street Station of the Green Line, according to the Metro Transit Police Department.
IKE machines, or interactive kiosk experience, have begun to pop up around downtown Minneapolis and aim to help visitors and residents find the most efficient way to their next outing.
A man died late Friday evening after he was shot at a light rail station in St. Paul.
The Blue and Green lines will be going from three cars down to two on the weekend. Then, starting June 15, two-car trains will become the norm every day once the University of Minnesota is on summer break.
The Minnesota Twins will take to Target Field for the first time this season Thursday. Safety is top of mind for fans and their families.
Safety is top of mind for many fans and their families. Metro Transit and Minneapolis police say they're ready for the big leagues. Our Reg Chapman shows us their game plan to keep fans focused on fun.
Metro Transit says they saw a growth in ridership throughout 2023, but they need help to keep that trend going.
Metro Transit is investigating after a person was stabbed on the Green Line.
The Metropolitan Council and the union representing Metro Transit bus and train operators approved a labor agreement that will increase wages effective immediately.
The project would likely cost more than the controversial Southwest Light Rail project between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie. That project remains still in the works after years of delays and cost overruns.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has secured a grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused in the June 14 killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Sen. Tou Xiong, DFL - Maplewood, said in a statement he had been driving home after attending a family gathering when he was pulled over near his residence.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped their schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Thursday, revealing they will start the regular season on the road.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has secured a grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused in the June 14 killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Sen. Tou Xiong, DFL - Maplewood, said in a statement he had been driving home after attending a family gathering when he was pulled over near his residence.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
A Twin Cities man who authorities said admitted to killing and dismembering his mother after spending all of her money is guilty of murder, a jury found Wednesday.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze said First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cosmos was "engulfed in flames" when first responders arrived just after 1:30 a.m.
State law prohibits discrimination in public services, but advocates say incidents like this are happening more often, and they're urging people to get to safety first and to reach out for help.
There may be a break in a more than half-century-old cold case after central Minnesota authorities discovered human remains in a car submerged in the Mississippi River on Wednesday.
Police in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find a vulnerable adult whose family says has been missing since late June.
Wolfdogs in northern Wisconsin are helping war veterans deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Friday morning, a line with dozens of hungry customers stretched out to the intersection. The Heights Bakery has been serving sweets to the Columbia Heights community for 72 years.
A new Minnesota law requires governments and public entities to report cyberattacks within 72 hours to the state and notify victims whose data has been breached. Starting next year, the law will require the state to issue an annual report on cyberattacks.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has secured a grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused in the June 14 killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Sen. Tou Xiong, DFL - Maplewood, said in a statement he had been driving home after attending a family gathering when he was pulled over near his residence.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. lawyer, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has secured a grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused in the June 14 killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Sen. Tou Xiong, DFL - Maplewood, said in a statement he had been driving home after attending a family gathering when he was pulled over near his residence.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
A former correctional officer was sentenced Tuesday for smuggling drugs into a Minnesota prison.
A Twin Cities man who authorities said admitted to killing and dismembering his mother after spending all of her money is guilty of murder, a jury found Wednesday.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
A Victoria, Minnesota, family is channeling their heartbreak into hope.
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped their schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Thursday, revealing they will start the regular season on the road.
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
The Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York.
The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings are teaming up this week for two days of joint practices in advance of their preseason game.
A new Minnesota law requires governments and public entities to report cyberattacks within 72 hours to the state and notify victims whose data has been breached. Starting next year, the law will require the state to issue an annual report on cyberattacks.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig Sixta, the Chief Technology Officer with Element Technologies, about the world of cyberwarfare and how you can stay safe.
Half of all pancreatic cancers are first diagnosed when a patient is already at stage four and the five-year survival rate is just 13%. But with AI at the Mayo Clinic, it's a new ballgame.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says heavy rain is likely Friday night into Saturday morning. Localized flooding is a bigger concern than other severe factors.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says a slow-moving boundary from the Dakotas will move in later today and stall across the state.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says there are daily storm chances for most of the state starting Thursday night and lasting through Monday.
Dew points will rise throughout the day, getting uncomfortable by the afternoon.
A new Minnesota law requires governments and public entities to report cyberattacks within 72 hours to the state and notify victims whose data has been breached. Starting next year, the law will require the state to issue an annual report on cyberattacks.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, for high-stakes discussions about Russia's war in Ukraine.
Amelia Santaniello shares the latest headlines and updates from Thursday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says heavy rain is likely Friday night into Saturday morning. Localized flooding is a bigger concern than other severe factors.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says a slow-moving boundary from the Dakotas will move in later today and stall across the state.