Northside leaders demand $10M in anti-displacement funds as the Blue Line Extension threatens homes, businesses, and community stability.
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MSR joins Doors Open Minneapolis 2025
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is one of 75 featured sites for Doors Open Minneapolis 2025, offering visitors a chance to explore its historic headquarters and learn about its legacy of truth-telling and community power.
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Metro Transit to Celebrate the Launch of the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit on March 22, 2025
Metro Transit is gearing up for the grand opening of the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on March 22, 2025, which will provide fast, frequent service between downtown St. Paul and Woodbury, improving connectivity across the East Metro and making travel across the metro area faster, easier, and more convenient.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Twaya Vienna McIntosh
Twaya Vienna McIntosh, a retired Metro Transit bus driver, passed away at 72, leaving behind 7 grandchildren and a legacy of dancing and partying.
Posted inLocal & State
Reimagining Transit on Nicollet Mall and Downtown Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis is re-imagining transit routes and the future of Nicollet Mall to improve transit speed, reliability, and safety, while enhancing the overall downtown experience.
Posted inLocal & State
New Year Brings Simplified and Lower Fares to Metro Transit Riders
Metro Transit has implemented fare changes as of January 1, 2025, including flat fares for non-express buses and light rail, reduced pass prices, a fare pilot for certified Metro Mobility riders, and expanded TAP program benefits, with the goal of increasing ridership and making transit more accessible and affordable.
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Minneapolis Council City passes minimum wage for rideshare workers; Uber and Lyft set to leave
Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto on an ordinance that guarantees rideshare workers a minimum pay rate of $1.40 per mile plus 51 cents per minute, while Uber and Lyft plan to leave the Twin Cities.
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Buses return to George Floyd Square
Metro Transit buses will reroute through George Floyd Square for the first time since George Floyd was murdered in 2020.
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Metro Transit Police Chief Morales shares his mission
Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III talks about his life lessons and his mission for the turnaround of Twin Cities Metro Transit.
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Downtown boosters want buses off Nicollet Mall
Metro Transit is considering moving buses off Nicollet Mall to allow for more retail, art, and green space opportunities.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Metro Transit union authorizes strike
The union believes tying wages to the cost of living plus one percent provides a good safety net to safeguard their workers from future changes in the economy.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Blue Line extension plan delayed
‘I don’t think I’m comfortable moving things ahead when there’s not been that kind of transparency or robustness and discussion.’
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Mayor’s veto of city council vote puts drivers back at square one
‘When Uber and Lyft came into this market, the taxi industry, which was thriving at the time, got into trouble with them until Uber and Lyft just finally wiped out that industry.’
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Metro Transit increasing service in August
‘One of the things that we’re noticing with travel is that we don’t have as much of a strong peak transit period anymore. Transit travel is a lot more consistent throughout the day.’
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Suburbanites split over Blue Line extension
‘Transportation rules the nation. We have to commute. We have to travel.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Some still wary of Blue Line anti-displacement measures
‘We heard very clearly from our community residents and businesses their concerns about displacement.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Rondo Black-owned business seeks customers amid street construction
‘Forty percent of my business is from foot traffic and customers can’t see that I’m still open…’
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Metro Transit looks to improve safety and conditions on light rail system
‘Transit should be an asset that is comfortable and safe for everyone to ride. But if people are smoking, using drugs, or being belligerent on the train, it’s not a safe or comfortable ride.’
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Know your operator: Tamica Washington
In 1990, Tamica Washington became an operator by accident.
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Know your operator: Marva Wagner
After four years and counting, Marva Wagner continues to look forward to her job at Metro Transit and knows that she’s not only valued but has opportunities to grow into other positions. Â