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Four Livable Communities grants total $475,000 are from an account in the Livable Communities program that funds project feasibility studies, site planning, and community engagement work.

Project leaders can now move forward on this important transit project by continuing environmental, design, engineering, and anti-displacement activities.

Officials have the opportunity to compare the data with their own knowledge and observations and collaborate with our staff to fine-tune and certify the estimates to meet state requirements.

Let's celebrate freedom this month and keep doing the work so necessary to guarantee it for everyone.

This is the first official step in moving the route recommendation into environmental work and advancing design where further in-depth engagement and review will continue as the project develops.

It is imperative that the Blue Line extension from downtown Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park be a benefit to the region’s largest community of color.

35 people — mostly women and people of color — graduated from the fourth cohort of the Building Strong Communities program.

The 111 municipalities served by the regional wastewater collection and treatment system pay the Met Council based on the volume of wastewater they send to our wastewater treatment plants.

37 cities and townships will offer rebates or grants to residents to purchase replacement water-efficient toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, irrigation controllers, and more.

Richard Grates has been appointed interim chief; the Met Council will launch a national search for the next chief.

The names of four finalists for the open position for District 3 Council member were forwarded to Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for consideration.

With an abundance of spring and summer activities in the regional parks, the time to plan is now.

Median household income increased by almost $8,000 in the 15-county Twin Cities metropolitan area, but income inequality was largely unchanged between 2011-2015 and 2016-2020.

We can’t make good plans that impact so many key sectors in our society and economy without talking to people from all walks of life. Between now and early 2025 we will be meeting with people in every part of the seven-county metro area.

Recommendation: extend the Blue Line from Target Field station along West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis to County Road 81 in Crystal and Robbinsdale and along West Broadway Avenue in Brooklyn Park.