Met Council adopts 2022 wastewater rates The total municipal wastewater charge will increase by 4%; increases to individual municipalities will vary based on their overall 2020 wastewater flow. July 29, 2021
Met Council approves more funding for affordable housing grants $8 million is the highest funding amount since the Legislature established the program in 1995. July 29, 2021
Met Council forecasts steady regional growth Despite the pandemic and 2020 recession, researchers expect the region’s population and employment will continue to grow at a steady and stable pace. July 28, 2021
Bus rapid transit, Metro Mobility make gains in state budget The 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature yielded important gains for transit, as well as funding for regional parks and water planning in the seven-county metro area. July 27, 2021
117 years of perfect performance for clean water Our nine wastewater treatment plants continue to earn high honors for compliance with their federal clean water discharge permits. July 26, 2021
Message from the Council Chair: Making progress on a better I-494 No matter where you live in the seven-county metro area, if you drive a car, you will eventually get stuck in traffic on Interstate 494. But the good news is we’re making progress on a better I-494. July 21, 2021
Metro Transit announces safety and security initiatives The initiatives amount to more than $4 million in annual investment and are the next steps in an evolution of investments started two years ago. July 15, 2021
Met Council awards regional parks equity grants 23 projects total $2,054,000 for both programming and capital projects, and sometimes a combination of the two. July 14, 2021
Grants lead to jobs, housing, and economic development Redevelopment of polluted sites will create jobs and invite investment in market-rate and affordable housing, as well as industrial and commercial space at vacant and idled properties. July 14, 2021
Local leaders plan for healthy, resilient communities Staff partnered with the Minnesota Department of Health and the Public Health Law Center to analyze what plans reveal about considerations and steps communities are taking to address public health. June 24, 2021
Predevelopment grants lay the groundwork for urban developments Predevelopment grants are intended for planning, analysis, design, and engagement activities to support successful development projects. June 23, 2021
Opportunities and barriers exist for youth in regional parks A research project identified potential opportunities for the region’s park implementing agencies to reduce barriers and consider efforts to broaden youth and family activities. June 23, 2021
Message from the Council Chair: A heron, a duck, and a frog walk into a wastewater treatment plant We’ve been working to update the most downloaded file on our website, Wastewater Treatment for Kids, into the 21st century as an animated video. A heron, a duck, and a frog tell the story, explaining how wastewater is cleaned and returned to the environment. June 21, 2021
Bogie named regional administrator In nearly 18 years with the Met Council, she has overseen budget, financial, human resources, and information technology functions, and she has managed our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. June 9, 2021
Message from the Council Chair: A deeper look at our regional parks The way that many of us experience our state’s beauty is through our regional park system. This summer, we’re looking with our partner park agencies at how to promote the overall system, to expand access to even more Minnesotans. May 26, 2021