Regional parks and trails attract more visitors than ever in 2021 People made an estimated 64.9 million visits, a 2.6% increase over 2019, the last time visits were estimated. Trail visits alone grew 11% over 2019. August 3, 2022
Search continues for source in sewer system near University of Minnesota Two recent incidents have prompted evacuations at the University’s Twin Cities campus and in surrounding neighborhoods. August 3, 2022
Apply by September 2 to serve on Blue Line Extension Community or Business Advisory Committees We need your perspectives! Members of the BAC and CAC are instrumental in planning and implementing project activities and will work closely with project staff to advance the project. July 28, 2022
Proposed water conservation program to save water and cut costs A grant agreement with Saint Paul Regional Water Services will use advanced metering infrastructure equipment to identify significant leaks faster and more accurately than current methods. July 27, 2022
Met Council takes collective, visionary approach to create 2050 regional plan New comprehensive regional plan will establish the vision, values, key challenges, and policies for transportation, water services, parks, land use, and housing throughout the metro. July 26, 2022
Message from the Council Chair: Helping home and business owners invest in clean water For the last two decades, we have been working with cities to find leaks and repair aging public sewer lines underneath our streets. Those investments have paid big dividends. July 25, 2022
Private property sewer repairs protect public health and water quality Private property owners will soon have access to funding to repair sewer pipes that come out of their property and ultimately connect to the regional wastewater system. July 25, 2022
Restoring habitat and building resilience to climate change A partnership of government agencies and schools are working to build climate resilience in Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park, including native habitat restoration and relocation of facilities. July 21, 2022
Grants support jobs, housing, and economic development The Metropolitan Council has awarded $2.6 million in polluted-site cleanup grants to nine projects that promote redevelopment and economic opportunity in the region. July 14, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension announces new project director Christine Beckwith will help guide the future of the Blue Line Extension as it moves towards the start of construction anticipated around 2025. July 7, 2022
Residents cautioned: Do not put gas or other flammable materials down the sewer Yesterday’s explosion on the University of Minnesota campus is a stark reminder that the only thing that should go down the sewer besides human waste is toilet paper. July 1, 2022
Predevelopment planning grants awarded to BIPOC-focused projects 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. June 22, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension route recommendation adopted by Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County Board Project leaders can now move forward on this important transit project by continuing environmental, design, engineering, and anti-displacement activities. June 22, 2022
Local officials to review preliminary population estimates 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. June 21, 2022
Message from the Council Chair: Real change takes steadfast devotion Let's celebrate freedom this month and keep doing the work so necessary to guarantee it for everyone. June 20, 2022