Rail construction to intensify in 2020 Cities and residents in the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT or SWLRT) corridor will experience intensified construction activities in 2020. January 21, 2020
Art shanty celebrates regional parks, helps build climate resilience Visitors to the bright red shanty are invited to write a love letter to their favorite regional park. For every five visitors who write a letter, a tree will be planted at Crosby Farm Regional Park. January 17, 2020
Walz/Met Council legislative agenda pushes regional investment and public safety Investments in transit, parks, and wastewater treatment infrastructure continue to be high priorities for Governor Tim Walz as he rolls out his agenda for the 2020 legislative session. January 17, 2020
Regional Solicitation funding supports regional bicycle network Opportunities to improve biking access through on-street bikeways and off-road trails exist throughout the region. January 16, 2020
Message from the Council Chair: The humanizing effect of communities Everything we do at the Met Council has one common, long-term goal: creating a great quality of life for all the people in our region. January 13, 2020
Videos explore what to expect during sewer construction In cities across the region, we are repairing or replacing aging sewer pipes and upgrading treatment plants. Take a humorous look at what you might experience near a construction site. January 8, 2020
Charlie Zelle named Metropolitan Council Chair Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment, effective January 6, 2020. December 23, 2019
Castles and owls and sledding, oh my! Regional parks offer fun winter options for every age and interest, from Ice Castles to the Art Shanty Project to cross-country skiing, sledding, skating, and much more. December 23, 2019
Charlie Zelle named Metropolitan Council Chair Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment, effective January 6, 2020. December 23, 2019
Council commits $1 million to reduce homelessness The Metropolitan Council has committed 1 million dollars to a new winter homeless initiative announced by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Dec. 19. December 19, 2019
New projects add housing, demonstrate connected land uses A $6.5 million investment will support six cities to create development that links housing, jobs and services, and demonstrates cost-effective use of land and infrastructure. December 17, 2019
Council grants aim to address equity in regional parks The story of the region’s original people will be better told at three regional park facilities, thanks to grants we awarded in December. December 16, 2019
Region meets air quality standards for carbon monoxide More than 40 years of clean air policies and regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have improved air quality, safeguarding peoples’ health and sustaining the environment. December 16, 2019
Council grants help create, preserve affordable housing 254 new affordable rental and ownership housing units will be built, and 48 existing units will be rehabilitated and preserved, with the support of $2.5 million in grants. December 11, 2019