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
Public comment period for the proposed Metro Transit Police Department on use of body cameras Comment on the proposed Metro Transit Police Department on use of body cameras by January 30, 2020. December 11, 2019
Council receives loan to finance wastewater treatment capital improvement projects Since 1990, Minnesota’s Clean Water Revolving Fund has awarded more than 565 loans for $3.1 billion, providing more than $691 million in interest savings to local governments and taxpayers. December 11, 2019
A fresh beginning for a Twin Cities family Metro Transit's Homeless Action Team connected Octavia and her son with our Housing and Redevelopment Authority. December 6, 2019
Met Council is part of new Climate Change Subcabinet The subcabinet is charged with “identifying policies and strategies that will put Minnesota back on track” to meet the goals of the 2007 Next Generation Energy Act. December 3, 2019
Metro HRA awarded new vouchers to combat homelessness Hundreds more people who have disabilities and are experiencing homelessness will be able to find safe, affordable housing in the metro area. November 22, 2019
Decades-old program helps preserve metro area ag land Farming is important business in the Twin Cities metro area, and the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program is helping to keep it that way. November 19, 2019
Cummings to serve as interim chair Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are seeking applicants for the chair position formerly held by Nora Slawik, who resigned effective Nov. 15. November 18, 2019
Regional forecast: Household growth revised downward; population growth expected to slow The Twin Cities region will gain 803,000 residents between 2010 and 2040, bringing the region’s population to 3,653,000. November 15, 2019