Behind the Badge
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:39:00 AM
How did you get into law enforcement?
I grew up on the west side of Saint Paul and originally went to school to become a vet. I had a change of heart when I saw my older brother get sworn-in as a Minneapolis police officer. I’ve always
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Know Your Operator
Posted by John Komarek |
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Hernan Smiley Smith now has a job he never thought he could have and that’s helping him become an example for his children.
“I want my kids to see that hard work and consistency will get you what you want,” Smiley Smith said. “I don’t
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Where I'm From
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:08:00 AM
Metro Transit employees come from many cultures and backgrounds. To celebrate this diversity, employees who are proud to share their heritage and identity will be regularly featured on the Riders' Almanac blog. Read more stories here.
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Transit Police
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 8:49:00 AM
In college, Alexis Junker wasn’t sure whether she’d make it as a police officer, a position predominately held by men.
But her confidence grew with each step she took toward the profession, including spending nine months as a Community
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From GM Lesley Kandaras
Ride With Lesley
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:49:00 AM
From General Manager Lesley Kandaras
In August, I kicked off my commitment to ride every Metro Transit route in my first year as General Manager. I started by riding the METRO A Line from the Rosedale Transit Center to the 46th Street Station
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