September 16, 2025
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Minneapolis man sues Met Council over LRT access

A Minneapolis resident filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Metropolitan Council, alleging Metro Transit light-rail stations have accessibility barriers that impede access for people with disabilities. The case targets station conditions on the Twin Cities LRT system; details on the specific stations and court venue were not immediately available.

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Key Facts

  • Plaintiff: Minneapolis resident (name not provided in the article title)
  • Defendant: Metropolitan Council, which oversees Metro Transit
  • Allegation: Accessibility problems at light-rail stations amount to discrimination

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Minneapolis man sues Met Council for discrimination, citing light rail station accessibility issues
Startribune September 16, 2025
  • Plaintiff: Minneapolis resident (name not provided in the article title)
  • Defendant: Metropolitan Council, which oversees Metro Transit
  • Allegation: Accessibility problems at light-rail stations amount to discrimination