News & Events

Ridership is up nearly 20% over last year. Much of this improvement comes from investing in the people who operate our system and keep it safe and comfortable for riders.

The Metropolitan Council in partnership with Hennepin County has resolved the current funding deficit for the Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit Line.

Two of our plants — Hastings and St. Croix Valley — are among the top five performing wastewater treatment plants in the nation.

Lesley Kandaras will lead organization amid significant investment in expanding, strengthening regional transit network.

People showed their love for metro area regional parks and trails in 2022 by making 69 million visits—a 6.4% increase over 2021—signaling that recent investments in the system are paying off.

Nearly $3.4 million in Livable Communities grants will contribute to economic opportunity, redevelopment, and job creation in the seven-county metro area.

18 months of group discussions, community meetings, and one-on-one outreach has resulted in a detailed roadmap to help our region navigate the human side of building a light rail route.

The Minnesota Legislature completed the statutory requirement to redraw Metropolitan Council districts, and Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced appointments to the districts.

Young people will help guide the creation of the 2050 regional development guide, ensuring the guide is informed by those who will be most affected by its policies.

Caring for our regional parks and trails, and ensuring they continue to serve our region, is a labor of love that starts in the Governor’s office and touches counties, cities, neighborhoods, and residents.

Ramsey County and the Metropolitan Council teamed up with five local artists to develop new signage to welcome everyone to Ramsey County and regional parks.

Legislators and Gov. Tim Walz delivered a sustainable funding source for transit, investments in our regional parks and trails, investments in clean water and repairs to sewer pipes, and more.

As we plan to connect downtown Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park with the extension of the METRO Blue Line, we’re committed to forging a project that strengthens the communities in the corridor. 

The regional wastewater charge and industrial permit fee will each rise 6.8% next year; industrial waste strength charge by 6.2%, and the sewer availability charge will remain at $2,485.

In March, crews working on a piece of machinery at the Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant spotted a sparkle coming from the muck. It turned out to be a lost diamond ring.