Met Council seeks billions to extend Blue Line into north metro
The Metropolitan Council wants the METRO Blue Line, which runs between Mall of America and Target Field, to extend past Brooklyn Park.
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The Metropolitan Council wants the METRO Blue Line, which runs between Mall of America and Target Field, to extend past Brooklyn Park.
Starting Friday, 24 agents clad in royal-blue uniforms will ride the METRO Green and Blue lines daily between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Starting Friday, 24 agents clad in royal-blue uniforms will ride the METRO Green and Blue lines daily with the aim of boosting safety and improving rider experience.
New safety changes are coming to the Metro Transit Light Rail. Leaders announced an additional team of people will begin riding the rail starting Friday with the goal of assisting riders.
Police say surveillance video shows a woman running after the bus as it was pulling away from a stop when she slipped and fell.
Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales said that crime on the light rail was up 25% year-over-year from 2022 to 2023, but that the number of incidents was trending in the right direction by the end of last year.
Data shows crime dropped while overall ridership increased in 2023 as the Metro Transit system continues to try and rebound after the pandemic. But those problems haven't leveled out to what we saw before COVID. So officials are optimistic but realistic that the work is far from over.
WCCO's Pauleen Le spoke with leaders from Metro Transit on efforts to improve rider safety.
General manager Lesley Kandaras and Police Chief Ernest Morales III talk about how they're addressing riders' concerns.
Pauleen Le goes 1-on-1 with Metro Transit's general manager.
WCCO goes one-on-one with Chief Ernest Morales III to talk about riders’ concerns.
Metro Transit leaders are sharing their plans to improve rider safety.
Just a month into the new year, Metro Transit leaders said they've made a number of changes, with more to come to improve rider safety.
WCCO's Pauleen Le goes 1-on-1 with one of Metro Transit's leaders as concerns about safety grow.
The shooting is a setback for Metro Transit's efforts to improve safety, which include an updated code of conduct and new community service officers.
Renewed concerns about safety on the light rail after a shooting and robbery on a train in St. Paul. WCCO's Jonah Kaplan has more on what happened and what riders say needs to happen next to improve safety.
An investigation is underway after a boy was fatally struck by a Metro Transit bus in Brooklyn Park early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday evening, Metro Transit Police are investigating after a bus hit and killed a young boy. It happened on County Road 81 in Brooklyn Park just before 6 a.m. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares the few details we have right now.
A juvenile is dead and a bus driver is on leave after a fatal accident in Brooklyn Park Wednesday morning.
Four people were injured Tuesday morning when a Metro Transit bus and a car collided in northeast Minneapolis, authorities said.
Metro Transit is continuing its push to improve public safety on its light rails, trains and buses.
Metro Transit is continuing its push to improve public safety on its light rails, trains and buses.
Metro Transit is continuing its push to improve public safety on its light rails, trains and buses.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
A family is grieving after a sudden, unexpected loss of their loved one. 62-year-old Chris Lundegaard was killed in a stabbing at an Edina bus stop in what relatives say was a random attack. WCCO's Jason Rantala has the story.
More than 70 workers for these contractors have been underpaid between $5 to $12 an hour, the union said.
Linda Lin owns the spot and says ever since author and Food Network champion Abby Jimenez, who lives in Minnesota, included the restaurant in her New York Times bestseller "Say You'll Remember Me", they've been jam-packed with customers.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is drastically cutting its K-9 program ahead of the looming closure of Stillwater Correctional.
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.
Linda Lin owns the spot and says ever since author and Food Network champion Abby Jimenez, who lives in Minnesota, included the restaurant in her New York Times bestseller "Say You'll Remember Me", they've been jam-packed with customers.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is drastically cutting its K-9 program ahead of the looming closure of Stillwater Correctional.
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.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
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.
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.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is drastically cutting its K-9 program ahead of the looming closure of Stillwater Correctional.
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 wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is drastically cutting its K-9 program ahead of the looming closure of Stillwater Correctional.
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 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.
Most of Minnesota may see storms starting Thursday night — and lasting through Monday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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 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.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says there are daily storm chances for most of the state starting Thursday night and lasting through Monday.
We're less than one week away from the opening of the Minnesota State Fair. That means people from all around the state and country will be making their way to the fairgrounds for 12 days of fun. But getting there can be tricky. Here's Ubah Ali and photojournalist Joe Van Ryn with some tips.
In July, Brady Heiling and his girlfriend, Hallie Helgeson were killed by a wrong-way drunk driver on their way back from a concert in Wisconsin. Their parents are remembering them as kind, generous, and an inspiration to others. John Lauritsen talked with the families about how the teenagers continue to give back, even in death.
A Minnesota fisherman may have just cracked a cold case from the 1960s. Investigators believe they've found the remains of Roy Benn, who went missing near St. Cloud in 1967. Ashley Grams talked with the fisherman who says the breakthrough find was all luck in an interview you'll see only on WCCO.
Most of Minnesota may see storms starting Thursday night — and lasting through Monday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
You've heard the term "words matter," and one Twin Cities metro sushi spot agrees. The owners of Ginza Sushi say they've been super busy since author Abby Jimenez mentioned them in her hit book, "Say You'll Remember Me."