Podcasts about Metro Transit

Minneapolis's new E Line is so popular, it has almost twice the number of riders that Metro Transit was expecting. Sheletta invited  Lesley Kandaras, Metro Transit's CEO, to join her on the show and found out about all kinds of other cool stuff, including the fact that Metro Transit is hiring. Looking for a job? Listen to the show! https://www.metrotransit.org/careers

With so many kids headed back to school, there is a need for shoes for children so in partnership with JD Finish Line, Metro Transit and DSW - Mall of America and Soles4Souls hopes to raise $150,000 in aim of helping 10,000 kids in need with new shoes for the school year! The campaign runs through this weekend and those shoes will be distributed in September. We give a Sawkar Salute to Soles4Souls!

With so many kids headed back to school, there is a need for shoes for children so in partnership with JD Finish Line, Metro Transit and DSW - Mall of America and Soles4Souls hopes to raise $150,000 in aim of helping 10,000 kids in need with new shoes for the school year! The campaign runs through this weekend and those shoes will be distributed in September. We give a Sawkar Salute to Soles4Souls!

Hour 2 of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with more storm stories from the Lake of the Ozarks before Marc and Kim tackle the Missouri Realtors Association's misleading Amendment 5 ads and give credit where it's due on Metro Transit's overdue security upgrades. The St. Louis Morning Brief exposes a chaotic Spanish Lake teen takeover, a Mark Twain building drug crackdown, and another Ameren rate hike squeezing Missouri families. Guest John Lamping delivers the real story behind Mike Parson's state plane scandal, Governor Kehoe's tough budget calls, and an honest breakdown of who wins under Amendment 5. In Other News closes things out with a mortar scare on a Chicago flight, a new Florida transparency law for restaurant fees, and an unexpected bull shark catch in North Carolina. Accountability, common sense, and a few laughs along the way — that's this hour on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hour 3 is coming up next. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TheMarcCoxMorningShow #Hour2Recap #StLouisMorningBrief #JohnLamping #AmendmentFive #InOtherNews #MissouriBudget #Ameren #PublicSafety #ConservativeValues #STLNews

Tornado sirens sounded earlier today in parts of central and northern Minnesota as a line of destructive storms swept across the region.There were no immediate confirmed reports of tornado touchdowns in Minnesota. But the storms produced wind gusts of 75 miles per hour and dropped half-dollar-size hail at Wadena just after 11 a.m. Hundreds of homes and businesses are without power across the state.Some Minneapolis light rail riders will have to adjust to bus travel this summer. Metro Transit shut down the entire Blue Line and the Minneapolis portion of the green line — starting today. Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Alix Kendall in for Chad today and she shares an interesting and disgusting experience from her Metro Transit ride and we share some of your gross experiences as well!

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.org to discuss: Route for bus rapid transit line gets key approval: You guys have discussed this story a lot with David in the past.The city's first dedicated bus lanes are a step closer to reality with a key endorsement on Wednesday. The board of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments unanimously approved the 11.5-mile route. That allows the city and the Bi-State Development Agency — which runs Metro Transit — to continue planning and begin engineering for the so-called bus rapid transit line. The route, called the Green Line, would link south St. Louis via Jefferson Avenue to downtown, then take Tucker Boulevard and North Florissant Avenue to the north side. Whether the line will ever be built will depend on winning federal grants needed to pay for the bulk of the cost, estimated at $360 million to $590 million. What if you eliminated personal property taxes and nobody noticed?There's been a lot of talk about eliminating personal property taxes, but the reality is that doing so would likely be revenue-neutral. Local governments could raise real property taxes to offset the loss, and even if a county acted unilaterally, it controls only about 5% of a typical tax bill, making the savings minimal without school district participation. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who killed former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark faces sentencing next month. A group of workers at the Amazon warehouse in Shakopee protested outside of the facility Wednesday, the second day of Amazon's Prime Day Sale. A report released this week found that Minneapolis police often mishandled officer discipline cases. The Minneapolis City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether to repeal the city's longstanding ban on adult bathhouses. Hunger relief nonprofits are feeling the pain from high gas prices. While demand for assistance from food shelves continues to rise across the state, rising costs for nonprofits makes it more difficult for them to meet that demand.If you use light rail transit in the Twin Cities — prepare for major changes starting next week, with buses replacing trains. That will affect the entirety of Metro Transit's Blue Line linking downtown Minneapolis to the airport and the Mall of America from Monday through Aug. 19.

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chief Joe Dotseth joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to discuss his vision for public safety across the Twin Cities transit system and how the Metro Transit Police Department is taking a whole-community approach to policing. He explains how beat policing, neighborhood engagement, and partnerships with social service organizations are helping improve safety while connecting riders experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges to support. Dotseth also highlights outreach efforts, including the Northside Community Engagement Team and initiatives designed to build trust between law enforcement and the communities Metro Transit serves. The conversation explores early results from Metro Transit's Safety and Security Action Plan, including increased proactive policing efforts and reductions in serious crime across the transit system.

It is not plausible that Amy Klobuchar, the de facto head of the MN DFL, has not always been aware of fraud. By canning Shireen Gandhi Walz prevented any hearing with questions that might have led to him. Columbia SC was a pleasant respite from the troubles of MN. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Truck driver dead after crash sends Metro Transit bus into home in south MinneapolisPolice situation resolved after overnight incident in GlencoePassengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Metro Transit is holding public meetings this week on Bus Rapid Transit for the Green Line corridor, after abandoning a light rail plan that became too expensive. KMOX's Michael Calhoun gets more on the BRT -- Bus Rapid Transit proposal from Metro CEO Taulby Roach. Those open houses are today at 2717 Sydney Street and tomorrow at the Polish Heritage Center, both from 5 to 7 PM, or at a virtual meeting Wednesday at 7 PM at greenlineBRT.com.

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: how'd you get through this weekend's blizzard? Then former Gov. Tim Pawlenty talks with Jason about his Star Tribune column on the effect of AI on jobs and society. 4pm: Jason talks with Matty Dymoke, the Asst. Director of the Bloomington Kennedy Show Choir about trying to get 80+ people home after their flight from LA was canceled by the weather. Then Jason talks with Jon Reyerson - are people getting priced out of cars the way they've been priced out of homes? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Erik Hansen from SW Transit about why they oppose being folded into Metro Transit. And Dave Schwartz talks Wild, Wolves, Vikings and much more!

Monday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with SW Transit CEO Erik Hansen - why do they oppose being folded into Metro Transit? Then he's joined by our pal Dave Schwartz to talk Wild, Wolves, Vikings and much more!

On "The Lead" - we survived the storm!... the Gophers WBB team is dancing... professors are changing how they teach and more. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Erik Hansen, CEO of SW Transit, who doesn't like the proposal that they be folded into Metro Transit.

The Metro Transit Police Department has a new chief – and he's a familiar name. Joseph Dotseth was announced Monday as the new permanent leader. He's been the interim head since the fall of 2024 after the last chief resigned only more than a year into his tenure. Dotseth has nearly 25 years of law enforcement service, all with the Metro Transit Police and he's worked in nearly every role with the department. He spoke with Minnesota Now about his priorities stepping into the role.

The state Senate approved rent help for Minnesotans affected by the surge of federal agents, but its future in the state House remains uncertain. We got the latest from our politics reporter.Plus, we met the Metro Transit's new police chief. And a coalition of Latino-led organizations is asking lawmakers to keep local government from cooperating with federal immigration agents. Also, meat packing workers are facing faster factory lines. Union leaders say it could be dangerous. We heard from one of those leaders.And local news reporter Courtney Godfrey is co-hosting the Paralympics at NBC. We talked to her about the games.The Minnesota Music Minute was “Easy Silence” by Dan Wilson, and “Playing House” by Anna Devine was the Song of the Day.

On "The Lead" - the latest on a military mistake in Iran... Metro Transit ridership numbers are down and a State Fair auction. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Star Tribune reporter Dee DePass about how some MN companies are lining up for a tariff refund

Metro Transit Police Chief Joe Dotseth joins Chad to talk about leading the department on a permanent basis after his stint as interim Chief and the challenges his officers are undertaking in reducing crime and convincing people to come back to our buses and trains regularly.

Chad opens the hour speaking with new permanent Metro Transit Police Chief Joe Dotseth about the job he has in continuing to reduce crime in our transit system and bring ridership numbers back up. That conversation continues with listener contributions sharing their thoughts before Chad ends the show with a flurry of topics during Rapid Fire Radio.

Josh Subhan shares a real-world look at how internships can open doors from college to career. As a University of Minnesota grad who is turning his internship at Metro Transit into a full-time job, Josh breaks down what internships are, when to start applying, and how the process actually works. He walks through finding opportunities on company career pages and sites like Indeed, preparing resumes and interviews, and using campus career centers and State Services for the Blind for mock interviews and connections. Josh also talks honestly about disclosure, accessibility tools, and finding your niche in a changing job market. Most of all, he reminds students not to get discouraged—applications can be tough, but persistence, preparation, and using your network can make the difference between waiting for an opportunity and landing one. Link to the Internship episode:   Internships for Students: Real Work, Real Experience, Real Opportunities   To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at shane.desantis@state.mn.us or call Shane at 651-385-5205.   Full Transcript   Thanks for listening!

It's often a tricky balance for public agencies to strike when deciding whether to build a service in-house or to contract with a private company. So when Metro Transit paid for everyone in Minnesota to get premium access in the Transit App, we got curious about the terms of that arrangement. Turns out, there's a lot of interesting data work going on in this partnership under-the-hood! Listen in on this chat with representatives from Metro Transit, MnDOT, and Transit App to learn more. Links Transit App MnDOT Transit Trip Planner Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck and was produced and transcribed by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany. Many thanks to Laura Matson, Kathy Schultz, and Stephen Miller for coming on the show! We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 25, 2025:We find out why some of Madison's most experienced educators are still waiting for fair compensation,Hear the economic pros and cons of data centers,Consider the future of Madison's bus system with Metro Transit's new general manager,Explain why A2A2 milk is a win for both dairy farmers and consumers,Debut our new feature exploring the city's diverse array of local coffee shops,Take a closer look at one of the Midwest's most iconic birds,And much more.

Just how evil is Trump?; decline of water quality; court blocks Texas redistricting; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; confrontation between ICE agents and community in St. Paul; underage sex sting nets an ICE agent; Metro Transit will pay out settlement.

On "The Lead" - the government is back open... will anybody remember the shutdown? Are you ready to take Metro Transit again after they announce more security? Why are the Feds dithering on the death penalty for Vance Boelter? And a new Netflix series set in Minnesota! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Star Tribune reporter Kristoffer Tigue about his data-driven look at how climate change is impacting the state.

A super-sized portion of the show of record, talking records: SURFACE NOISE! Listen as our panel of dilligent do-gooders discuss the latest current events in the world of vinyl record collecting, debate adding an "in memoriam segment" as more musicians we love leave this celestial plane (

Brian Ronholm of Consumer Reports is in studio to speak with Matt; Democrats missing opportunities again; multiple arrests of NBA personnel in gambling investigation; Metro Transit and MnDOT contract to replace Northstar Line; Glen Taylor tried to tank sale of Wolves; Republicans and fraud; Minneapolis mayor’s race; Michael Brodkorb talks tonight’s Vikings game; shooting victim…

Wed, Oct 15 3:56 AM → 4:19 AM On October 15th 2025 just after 1200AM a man fell from the mezzanine onto the tracks at the Courthouse metro station. It appears they werent pushed by anyone but it is unknown if they fell by accident or intentionally jumped. The man did not land on or come in contact with the 3rd rail nor was he hit by a train. The man went unconscious as soon as he hit the ground but regained consciousness by the time paramedics arrived however he was reported as being red-taggedbasically critical conditionupon being removed from the track bed. Once he was taken to the hospital Metro Transit police assumed command of the scene. It is unknown what his condition was upon arriving at hospital nor is it known if he survived his injuries or was pronounced dead at the hospital. Radio Systems: - Arlington VA Trunked System

Greta Kaul from the Star Tribune analyzed text messages sent to Metro Transit by light rail passengers. What were their concerns? She joins Jason to talk about their reporting

The threat landscape is moving faster than ever—and traditional response playbooks aren't keeping up. In this live Field Notes episode, Eric Brown and Nick Mellum dive into the surge of recent cyberattacks hitting state governments, transit systems, and critical infrastructure across the U.S.From Nevada's complete state office shutdown to Maryland's Metro Transit paralysis, the hosts explore why organizations still "clam up" during breaches instead of sharing crucial threat intelligence. Drawing from their firsthand experience with the St. Paul incident and military-grade preparedness principles, they reveal the uncomfortable truth: you're not building higher walls anymore—you're planning for someone who's already inside.Key Topics Covered:Recent state-level cyberattacks in Nevada and MarylandWhy threat intelligence sharing fails when we need it mostThe human cost of breach response chaos and endless meetingsHow AI is being weaponized in sophisticated supply chain attacksMilitary mindset for cybersecurity: "Semper Gumby, always flexible"Don't wait for the next headline. Subscribe for more unfiltered cybersecurity discussions that bridge the gap between technical reality and human preparation.#cybersecurity #infosec #breach #threatintelligence #fieldnotes #livecast #CISO #cybersecuritynews

Jason talks about Metro Transit's announcement that they're increasing full-time security at certain LRT sites. Is that enough?

4pm Hour: Jason talks with Kate Raddatz about where people most enjoy watching a Vikings game on the "Radd Report". Then is Metro Transit's increased security enough to get people back on the light rail?

Chad reacts to the news of Metro Transit increasing security on trains and at stations to help boost ridership numbers. Is this news enough to get you back on trains and busses?

With JJ McCarthy opening up the season at QB for the Vikings tonight, Chad opens the show with Adam Carter and a conversation about some of the great and not-so-great debuts in state history. Plus, are you willing to jump back on board Metro Transit trains and busses with the news of increased security?

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 28, 2025:We share an update on Bus Rapid Transit, nearly a year after the city launched its first route,Outline the long-term health consequences of tooth decay,Hear how the Wisconsin Transparency Project got started and where it's headed,Tell you the best fishing spots this Labor Day weekend,Learn how Forward Madison FC is fostering young talent,And much more.

Democrats not fighting back; Zelensky visits the White House; where hate groups are thriving unchecked; state fair week has arrived; Lake Superior rescue; Taco John’s relocates its HQ to Minneapolis; Democrats can be too idealistic sometimes; Metro Transit’s problems.

It was announced Thursday that the Blue Line from Metro Transit had cleared a sufficient hurdle and was federally approved but we discuss why we really do not need to continue on with this!

Omaha's Metro Transit has premiered a new micro transit program called Metro Flex. The goal of Metro Flex is to fill gaps in-between areas where it is difficult to have regular and fixed public transportation.

Metro Transit officials are recommending the closure of the Northstar Commuter Rail in early January. A key player in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme was sentenced yesterday to 28 years in prison.New security measures are in place at the state Capitol. The number of doors through which the public can enter the capitol is now limited to just two entrances, including just one of the three doors at the top of the capitol stairs. Visitors will encounter more security guards at each of those entrances as well. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will not run for reelection in 2026. In a statement, Moriarty said she is choosing to focus on reforms and wants to spend the next 17 months "running the office, rather than running for office." Moriarty was elected in 2022 following Mike Freeman's retirement from the position after 24 years of service.The city of St. Paul says Mayor Melvin Carter's 2026 budget address, originally scheduled for next week, has been postponed. That's due to the city's ongoing efforts to respond to a cyberattack on its computer systems. Some city services, including online bill payments and public internet access in libraries, remain unavailable. The city says the mayor's budget address will be rescheduled for sometime in September.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Metropolitan Council will review a plan by Metro Transit to end the Northstar Commuter Rail service and transition it to a bus line. The train currently runs between Target Field in Minneapolis through the northwest metro and all the way to Sherburne County, a 40-mile route. Ridership during the pandemic plunged and never fully recovered. If the Met Council adopts the proposal, the Northstar Commuter Rail could end in January. For more on what this would mean for public transit, Minnesota Now guest host Chris Farrell talks with Eric Lind, the director of the Accessibility Observatory at the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Metro Transit is proposing to end the once-popular North Star Commuter Rail and replace it with a bus line. We learn about what impact this could have on public transit. The owners of the beef snack company Jack Link's spent millions on President Donald Trump's campaign. But now the company may be at odds with the administration's goals on healthier eating. Plus, are we in for more smoky skies? MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins with the answer.And they are known to millions of followers as Squirmy and Grubs. We talk to Minnesotans Shane and Hannah Burcaw about their new book exploring interabled relationships.Today's Minnesota Music Minute was “Raspberry Beret” by Prince and “The Eagle Flies“ by J-Rex was the Song of the Day.

Sheletta chats with one Metro Transit employee who trained 200 operators to drive the new B Line express route.

Happy Friday, Madison! The City Cast Madison team is here to catch you up on yet another busy week of news. And this week, we have a special guest. Madison Public Library marketing manager Liz Boyd joins us to talk about the hottest party of the year: Madison Public Library's 150th birthday party! Plus, newsletter editor Rob Thomas has an update on the Abundant Life Christian School shooting. And executive producer Hayley Sperling and host Bianca Martin have good news and bad news from Metro Transit.  Mentioned on the show: String of attacks on bus drivers puts spotlight on Metro Transit [Wisconsin State Journal] Metro Transit Enacting New Safety Measures to Protect Drivers, Passengers [City of Madison] Want this Terrace chair? [Facebook] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 

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Here's your local news for Thursday, April 3, 2025:We meet the newcomer elected to Madison's school board on Tuesday,Check in with Metro Transit's general manager after yesterday's announcement that he's leaving the job,Look forward to the Wisconsin Film Festival - and this weekend's screening of “Art Speigelman: Disaster is My Muse!”,Sit down with an alder who wants safer streets in Madison,Share a story of redemption,Talk countertop options,Remember the Long Hot Summer of 1967,And much more.

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This hour Henry discusses the money raised by the HungerThon and why it's important to continue to help, the passing of Tiger Woods' mother and why in today's world, she was a rare breed, they discuss the Danny Coulombe signing by the Minnesota Twins, and we finally get some good news for Metro Transit and quite frankly all of us.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly summit on Neutralizing Workplace Racism 01/17/25. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s federal holiday will be officially recognized by White people this coming Monday. Gus says expect some sort of tackiness from White co-workers over the next few days. #RacistJokes California is experiences nightmares as the death and property loss from the Southern California wildfires is still being calculated. Numerous non-white workers throughout the region lost their residence and/or their job because of the blazes or have had their health impacted by having to work in the midst of apocalyptic air pollution. And here in Gus T.'s Seattle, Washington state, King County Metro Workers honored non-white operator Shawn Yim who was stabbed to death by a White passenger earlier this year. Metro Transit operators, many of whom are classified as non-white, rallied to address the lack of safety for King County employees. According to reporting by Seattle's KING5 News, Yim allegedly exited the bus to confront his suspected killer who had pepper sprayed him before exiting the vehicle. Gus strongly discourages following someone who's wronged you or any form of retaliation in the workplace. #NoPoliticsOnTheJob #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

Call me naïve, but I still believe the government should work for everyone, whether you're rich or poor, young or old. Your color or your class shouldn’t mean different treatment by government agencies. So when I saw that Metro Transit had to suspend a route due to safety concerns, it made me angry and sad. The suspended stop is located at 12th Avenue S. and Jackson Street in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. While it’s not known as the wealthy neighborhood, there are a lot of hard working people there, small businesses and senior citizens. The fact that the city couldn’t protect their ability to safely catch a bus at their preferred stop is embarrassing and unacceptable.

8/13 The Mayor starts with seven questions Tim Walz might want to answer regarding his fondness for China. Also, St Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants to raise property taxes another 7.9%! Plus Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:Mayor Carter delivers 2025 budget address for St. PaulNew details explain why Metro Transit police chief was placed on paid leaveNational Polls | FiveThirtyEight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8/13 7 questions Tim Walz might want to answer regarding his fondness for China. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Mayor Carter delivers 2025 budget address for St. Paul New details explain why Metro Transit police chief was placed on paid leave National Polls | FiveThirtyEight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices